Platform Engineer (contract)

Microsoft; Witherley; Hybrid; GBP 56,457 - 63,468; Full time

Job summary

Rare is seeking a Platform Engineer to build and maintain Azure-based cloud infrastructure for game development and live services. You will automate deployments and improve reliability using modern DevOps practices, collaborating with game teams to boost performance, security, and cost efficiency.

Responsibilities include managing hybrid cloud (on-prem + Azure), designing scalable infrastructure, and keeping tools up-to-date with security best practices.

Qualifications

• Experience managing cloud infrastructure, preferably Azure.
• Hands-on with Infrastructure as Code.
• Experience building CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure deployments.
• Understanding of cloud security and best practices.
• Familiarity with configuration management.
• Awareness of CAF (Cloud Adoption Framework).
• Experience with Bicep or Terraform.

Responsibilities

• Manage and improve hybrid cloud (on-prem + Azure).
• Build and maintain automated deployment pipelines for infrastructure.
• Support game teams by designing scalable, reliable infrastructure.
• Optimise security, cost, and performance of systems.
• Keep infrastructure tools up-to-date (patching, security).
• Identify and implement cloud-based improvements.

Skills

Azure cloud infrastructure

Infrastructure as Code

CI/CD pipelines

Cloud security best practices

Configuration management

CAF awareness

Bicep

Terraform

Tools

Azure DevOps

PowerShell

TeamCity

Perforce

C#

Job description

Role Overview

As a Platform Engineer at Rare, you will build and maintain Azure-based cloud infrastructure that supports game development and live services. You’ll focus on automating deployments and improving system reliability using modern DevOps practices, while working closely with game teams to enhance performance, security, and cost efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and improve hybrid cloud infrastructure (on-prem + Azure)
• Build and maintain automated deployment pipelines for infrastructure (CI/CD)
• Support game teams by designing scalable, reliable infrastructure
• Optimise systems for security, cost, and performance
• Keep infrastructure tools and frameworks up-to-date (patching, security)
• Identify and implement new cloud-based improvements/innovations

Must-Have Skills

• Strong experience managing cloud infrastructure (preferably Azure)
• Hands‑on experience with Infrastructure as Code
• Experience building CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure deployments
• Understanding of cloud security and best practices
• Familiarity with machine configuration / configuration management
• Awareness of Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF)
• Bicep or Terraform (at least one required)

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Azure DevOps (pipelines, repos)
• PowerShell / PowerShell DSC
• TeamCity (CI/CD tool)
• Perforce
• C#

Experience

• 5+ years' experience
• Minimum 3+ years hands‑on with cloud infrastructure
• Minimum 2+ years working with Azure in production
• Backgrounds we are looking for: Platform Engineer, DevOps Engineer, Cloud Engineer (Azure-focused)

Additional Details

• Contract role providing services to Microsoft through Allegis Global Solutions (AGS). Location: Twycross, Atherstone, England
• Duration: 18 months contract
• Shift Timings: Hybrid (Business hours, 2 - 3 days month)
• Pay Range: £306/day up to £344/day (PAYE)
• Weekly Schedule: 40 hours