Platform Engineer

AXA UK; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AXA UK is seeking a Platform Engineer to join their technology team. In this pivotal role, you'll be responsible for designing and documenting cloud solutions, enhancing Azure services, and supporting digital transformations. Ideal candidates will have considerable expertise in enterprise architecture, security design principles, and working with Terraform and CI/CD pipelines in a dynamic, Agile environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of enterprise architecture focusing on scalable infrastructure solutions.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines for IaC work using Azure DevOps or GitHub.
• Understanding of Terraform & Infrastructure-as-Code principles.

Responsibilities

• Design and document cloud solutions and services deployed into Azure.
• Deliver technical projects and workstreams for the business.
• Enhance, deliver, and support the Azure environment.

Skills

Terraform

CI/CD pipelines

Azure DevOps

Infrastructure-as-Code

Enterprise architecture

Security-first design principles

Agile development

Job description

We’re looking for a Platform Engineer

About Brit

At Brit, we believe that the uncertainty of the future should never stand in the way of progress. That’s why we exist—to help people and businesses face the future and thrive. We are change-makers enabled by a global workforce who collaborate to deliver risk services. Our team is empowered to help our customers not only survive the risks they face but also stay on the front foot and keep moving forward. We believe that the uncertainty of tomorrow isn’t something to fear but to seize; it’s full of potential, not only for our customers but for our employees too.

What you’ll be doing

You’ll join our modernized technology team, which has migrated to Azure and cloud services, in this critical Platform Engineer role. You’ll play a key role in the continued enhancement, delivery, and support of the Azure environment as we advance our digital transformations. Your daily responsibilities will include designing and documenting cloud solutions and services deployed into Azure, as well as delivering technical projects and workstreams for the business.

In terms of technical experience, you should have knowledge of enterprise architecture, focusing on scalable infrastructure solutions. Knowledge of security-first design principles, as well as experience with and detailed understanding of Terraform & Infrastructure-as-Code principles, is highly desirable.

Experience with CI/CD pipelines for IaC work, ideally using Azure DevOps or GitHub, is also important.

If you are eager to work in a flexible, fun, passionate engineering team following Agile development, translating business needs and functional designs into technology solutions that add value, then the role of a Platform Engineer at Brit is perfect for you.

We welcome everyone wholeheartedly

We foster a truly diverse and inclusive work environment. We encourage our employees to bring their whole selves to work, knowing they will be respected, valued, and accepted regardless of their background. Our Employee Resource groups provide safe spaces for sharing experiences, aspirations, and suggestions on how we do things.

Accessibility

Our office is located in the Leadenhall Building on Leadenhall Street (EC3V 4AB), on floors 17, 18, and 39. All floors are accessible by lift, with building staff available to assist you.

The nearest transport links are:

• Liverpool Street Station (7 mins)
• Bank Station (6 mins)
• Fenchurch Street Station (6 mins)
• Aldgate Station (7 mins)

The closest bus stop is St Mary Axe (Stop LR or Z), just outside the building.

If you have any questions about accessibility, please don’t hesitate to ask.