Network Engineer jobs in United Kingdom

A fast-growing, tech-driven utilities company is seeking a Lead Platform Engineer to shape their cloud strategy and lead their platform engineering team. The role combines leadership, security, and automation, supporting a cloud-first approach with an emphasis on Azure while maintaining cloud-agnostic capabilities.

• Lead and mentor a small platform engineering team.
• Define and implement a secure cloud platform strategy.
• Manage supplier relationships and budget forecasts.
• Drive DevSecOps best practices and enhance cloud security initiatives.
• Design CI/CD pipelines and automation-first infrastructure.
• Evaluate and integrate new technologies to improve efficiency and security.
• Provide enterprise-level authentication security expertise.
• Support out-of-hours deployments as needed.

• 5+ years of experience in DevOps and Cloud Native Infrastructure, with a focus on Azure.
• 3+ years in Cloud Security and DevSecOps.
• Expertise in Kubernetes (Azure), Azure DevOps, and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep).
• Strong coding skills in C# and experience with .NET Core/.NET 8.
• Experience with Azure CAF, ELZ, and well-architected frameworks.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation (PowerShell, Bash, Python, YAML).
• Strong problem-solving and leadership skills.
• AWS experience is a plus for business continuity planning.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• Private healthcare and a generous holiday allowance.
• Dedicated personal development time every two weeks.
• Monthly team incentives, free breakfasts, and a collaborative culture.

Apply now to join a company that values innovation, growth, and its people.