Lead Cloud Platform Engineer

Cloud Platform Engineering Lead (Azure)�

Location:� � � Durham (2 days a week in the office)

Job Type:� � �Permanent�

Salary:� � � � � Up to �81,000

My client, a growing software provider, are looking to recruit a Platform Engineering Lead with strong Azure experience to help shape the future of their secure cloud infrastructure.�

What You Will Be Doing:

• Leading a small platform engineering team, conducting 1:1s, coaching and mentoring, with a focus on skill development.


• Defining and implementing platform strategy, including designing secure cloud solutions in collaboration with Enterprise and Solution Architects, while taking full ownership of cloud infrastructure.


• Serving as a key leader in Information Security, with an emphasis on cyber security and DevSecOps, providing guidance and support to internal stakeholders.


• Leading the drive for continuous delivery with an automation-first mindset, including designing and managing CI/CD pipelines.


• Promoting and maintaining engineering best practices, including TDD, DRY, and SOLID principles, to ensure high code quality and system design integrity.


• Evaluating new technologies to enhance system efficiency, security, and scalability.


• Building proofs-of-concept to support technology evaluations and product pipeline research.


• Providing expertise in enterprise-level authentication security.


• Supporting out-of-hours activities such as deployments and other critical, business-impacting tasks.

What We're Looking For:

• Proven leadership experience, including managing teams, budgets, and suppliers, while collaborating with both Technology and Business teams to drive strategic outcomes.


• 5+ years of experience in DevOps and Cloud Native Infrastructure Development, with a focus on Azure.


• 3+ years of expertise in Cloud Security and DevSecOps, with proficiency in relevant tooling.


• 3+ years of experience developing software in C#, using MAC architecture principles, and proficiency with .NET Framework, .NET Core, and .NET 8.


• 3+ years of experience with Azure DevOps.


• Expertise in Kubernetes (Azure), Cloud Compute, Storage, and Networking.


• Experience with Azure CAF and well architected/secure frameworks.


• Strong knowledge of designing and deploying cloud infrastructure using Azure Enterprise Landing Zones (ELZ), Azure Policy, and Azure Local/HCI stack.


• Proficiency in Terraform for Infrastructure as Code (IaC).


• Solid understanding of SOLID principles and their application in DevOps.


• Strong scripting and automation skills with PowerShell, Bash, Python, and YAML.


• Exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to lead complex projects.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.


• Familiarity with Agile software development practices.

Why Join:

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge cloud solutions and secure infrastructure in a collaborative environment.


• Be part of a dynamic team focused on innovation, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.


• Competitive compensation and benefits package.


• Support for professional development and growth.

Apply today to join a forward-thinking team, shaping the future of secure cloud infrastructure!