Jobs in Wigan, United Kingdom

A high-growth, technology-driven business is seeking a Cloud Platform Engineering Manager to lead the design, engineering, and evolution of its Azure-based cloud and automation platforms. This is a pivotal leadership role overseeing platform architecture, data services, automation strategies, and third-party provider delivery—playing a key part in a large-scale digital transformation journey.

What You’ll Do..

• Lead the architecture and engineering of scalable, secure Azure cloud platforms and enterprise services
• Manage a multi-disciplinary team covering Data Platform Engineers, Automation, RPA, and outsourced suppliers
• Deliver infrastructure-as-code (IaC) solutions using Terraform/ARM
• Oversee the migration and optimisation of legacy platforms into cloud-native Azure services
• Define and execute platform automation and RPA strategies aligned with value streams and business goals
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including change, engineering, and business leaders
• Ensure strong platform security, monitoring, compliance, and incident response

• Proven expertise in Azure architecture, including AKS, Cosmos DB, SQL Database, and Storage
• Experience with IaC tools (e.g. Terraform, ARM templates)
• Strong knowledge of automation and orchestration (Power Automate, Azure Automation, RPA tools)
• Experience managing cloud platform providers and internal engineering functions
• Knowledge of cloud security, governance, and performance monitoring
• Excellent leadership, strategic planning, and communication skills
• Familiarity with agile delivery, value streams, and large-scale transformation programmes
• Desirable: Azure certifications, TOGAF, ITIL

• A unique opportunity to shape the future of our platform and services
• High-impact leadership role in a tech-forward organisation
• Drive platform modernisation, automation, and cloud innovation
• A creative, collaborative culture that values innovation and integrity

• Remote Working
• Bonus
• Healthcare