Platform Network Engineer

AXA UK; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance provider in Bolton is looking for a Platform Network Engineer to design and deliver networking solutions across a hybrid cloud environment. The ideal candidate will have strong experience implementing networking solutions, a passion for Azure best practices, and ability to mentor others. With a competitive salary up to £70,000 and excellent benefits including flexible working arrangements, this is a great opportunity to join a supportive team. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.

Benefits

Competitive annual salary

Annual performance-based bonus

Contributory pension scheme

Life Assurance

Private medical cover

25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Opportunity to buy/sell extra leave

Wellbeing services

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Strong experience in an infrastructure as code driven automated environment.
• Passion for developing best practices and knowledge of Azure.
• Ability to mentor juniors and peers.

Responsibilities

• Providing consultancy on technical security and compliance.
• Leading design and development of secure standards.
• Ensuring solutions align with target architecture.
• Partnering with solution architects to define standards.
• Demonstrating innovations through prototyping.

Skills

Implementing networking solutions

Azure best practice design principles

Hybrid network models

Coding for infrastructure

Mentoring juniors and peers

Stakeholder management

AZ-700 Azure Network Engineer Associate certification

Job description

Description

We have an exciting opportunity in our Platform Engineering team for a Platform Network Engineer to join us.

You’ll focus primarily on creating, designing and delivering networking solutions across our hybrid cloud environment.

At AXA we work smart, empowering our people to balance their time between home and the office in a way that works best for them, their team and our customers. You’ll work at least two days a week (40%) away from home, moving to three days a week (60%) in the future. Away from home means either attendance at one of our office locations, visiting clients or attending industry events. We’re also happy to consider flexible working arrangements, which you can discuss with Talent Acquisition.

What you’ll be doing:

• Providing consultancy to development teams across on‑premise and cloud environments on technical security and compliance, network architectural mentorship and proof of concepts using Azure PaaS and other services
• Leading and validating the design and development of secure standards to support application and infrastructure components, both internal and external facing, with a strong focus on auditable compliance
• Ensuring solutions are developed in line with strategic target architecture from an application design and infrastructure/platform perspective
• Partnering with solution architects and global product management to define standardised solution and services baselines to meet strict security targets and converging platform principles
• Demonstrate innovations through prototyping and proof of concept work
• Building strong relationships with key stakeholders such as the Enterprise Information Architect, Solution and Enterprise Architects as well as delivery teams

Due to the number of applications we expect to receive for this role, we reserve the right to close this advert earlier than the listed closing date to ensure we’re able to effectively manage interest. Therefore, if you’re interested in joining us at AXA, please don’t hesitate to apply.

What you’ll bring:

• Strong experience of implementing networking solutions in an infrastructure as code driven automated environment
• Passion for developing best practices and good understanding of Azure best practice design principles
• Expertise with hybrid network models and enterprise integration patterns
• Experience of coding for infrastructure across IaaS/PaaS/SaaS
• Up to date knowledge of current and emerging technologies and trends in the Azure space
• Ability to mentor juniors and peers
• Good stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Certified AZ‑700 Azure Network Engineer Associate

As a precondition of employment for this role, you must be eligible and authorised to work in the United Kingdom.

What we offer:

At AXA UK, we’re appreciative of the people who work for us and our rewards package is reviewed regularly to reflect that. You can expect to receive:

• Competitive annual salary of up to £70,000 dependent on experience
• Annual company & performance‑based bonus
• Contributory pension scheme (up to 12% employer contributions)
• Life Assurance (up to 10 × annual salary)
• Private medical cover
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Opportunity to buy up to 5 extra days leave or sell up to 5 days leave
• Wellbeing services & resources
• AXA employee discounts

To apply, click on the “apply for this job” button, you’ll then need to log in or create a profile to submit your CV. We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and don’t discriminate against employees or potential employees based on protected characteristics. If you have a long‑term condition or disability and require adjustments during the application or interview process, we’re proud to offer access to the AXA Accessibility Concierge. For our support, please send an email to lauren.standen@axa‑insurance.co.uk.

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Who we are:

AXA UK Support Functions power AXA’s three customer‑facing business units, providing the infrastructure, support and expertise to ensure our customers can always count on us. Whether you’ve got heaps of experience and qualifications behind you, or you’re just starting out, we’ll give you the support and opportunities to help you grow and develop with confidence.