Platform Engineer (Azure)

LinuxRecruit; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading team at LinuxRecruit as an Azure Platform Engineer to drive the digital transformation of the UK Government. You'll work with cutting-edge technologies in a collaborative setting focused on innovation and user satisfaction, helping to shape the future of digital solutions. The position offers professional development opportunities and a benefits package tailored to enhance work-life balance.

Benefits

Comprehensive flexible benefits package

Opportunities for professional development and certifications

Inclusive culture promoting diversity and work-life balance

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Azure technologies and related tools essential.
• Experience with Terraform, Puppet, and automation practices required.
• Communication skills for engaging with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Build and optimize infrastructure in Azure using Terraform and ARM templates.
• Debug complex multi-server services in a high availability environment.
• Engage with automation processes and configuration management tools.

Skills

Terraform

Debugging

Puppet

PowerShell

C#

Python

CI/CD

Communication

Education

Relevant technical degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Accelerate Digital Transformation with cutting-edge Microsoft solutions!

Are you ready to play a vital role in shaping the digital future of the UK Government? The UK Government, a leader in digital innovation, is driving towards a more responsive state that prioritizes its people. They are seeking skilledPlatform Engineers to join their efforts in building and enhancing digital services using the latest technology. If you thrive on challenges, are quick to adapt, and want to contribute to a passionate community, this is the opportunity for you.

As a key player in the digital landscape, they collaborate with organisations globally, delivering digital solutions tailored to user needs. Pioneering agile custom software development and automated platform deployment, they focus on innovation, competitiveness, and user satisfaction. Joining their Digital Platform Engineering Unit means collaborating with top engineers, pushing the boundaries of technology, and influencing the industry's future.

As an Azure Platform Engineer, you'll be part of cross-functional engineering projects within small, agile teams. Your responsibilities will include:

• Building and optimising infrastructure in Azure using Terraform and ARM templates
• Debugging complex, multi-server services in a high availability production environment
• Utilising configuration management tools, with a preference for Puppet
• Demonstrating proficiency in at least one of PowerShell, C# or Python
• Engaging in CI environments and orchestrating automation processes with other tools
• Effectively communicating with internal and external stakeholders
• Building out new AKS environments

Differentiating themselves through tailored solutions and a collaborative, forward-thinking culture, they offer:

• Opportunities to work on innovative technical solutions
• A collaborative and forward-thinking culture
• A comprehensive flexible benefits package
• Opportunities for professional development and certifications
• An inclusive culture promoting diversity and work-life balance

If you're ready to contribute to the UK Public Sector's digital transformation using Microsoft Azure, join their team. Successful candidates must be willing to undergo SC level Security Clearance. Apply now to be part of a team shaping the future of digital solutions.