Platform Engineer

Candour; St Helens; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in the UK is seeking a Senior Platform Engineer to take ownership of Azure-based cloud platforms. In this hybrid role, you will manage cloud operations, ensure security and cost efficiency, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate has proven expertise in cloud infrastructure, particularly with Azure, and strong scripting skills. This position comes with a competitive salary and attractive benefits including share options and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Share option scheme

Generous annual leave allowance

Flexible hybrid working model

Qualifications

• Proven experience in cloud infrastructure or platform engineering roles.
• Strong hands-on experience managing Azure environments.
• Experience with monitoring and observability tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Azure cloud platform across multiple environments.
• Oversee cloud operations, including monitoring and performance optimisation.
• Maintain cloud security, governance, and cost management controls.

Skills

Cloud infrastructure experience

Management of Azure environments

Scripting and automation (PowerShell or Terraform)

Understanding of cloud security principles

Stakeholder management

Job description

Position: Senior Platform Engineer

Salary: £60,000 – £75,000

Work Pattern: Hybrid

Location: St Helens

The Role

As Lead Platform Engineer, you will take full ownership of the design, delivery, and operation of Azure-based cloud platforms. You will ensure the infrastructure is secure and cost-efficient, while enabling development teams to work effectively.

This is a fast-paced and evolving environment that calls for a proactive and hands-on approach. You will work closely with cross-functional teams and liaise with external stakeholders, making the ability to communicate complex technical concepts in a clear and accessible way essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Azure cloud platform across multiple environments.
• Oversee cloud operations, including monitoring, performance optimisation, and capacity planning.
• Maintain cloud security, governance, and cost management controls.
• Manage identity and access using Microsoft Entra, Intune, and role-based access control.
• Develop and maintain infrastructure as code.
• Collaborate with other teams.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in cloud infrastructure or platform engineering roles.
• Strong hands-on experience managing Azure environments.
• In-depth knowledge of Azure services.
• Strong scripting and automation capabilities using PowerShell or Terraform.
• Solid understanding of cloud security principles and frameworks.
• Experience managing and optimising cloud costs.
• Experience with monitoring and observability tools.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

Package

• Share option scheme
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Flexible hybrid working model
• & more.

If this a role you are interested in, please apply now & interviews are being held early next year.