Lead Platform Engineer
Ronald James
A fast-growing tech-driven utilities company is looking for a Lead Platform Engineer to drive their cloud strategy and platform engineering team.
All potential candidates should read through the following details of this job with care before making an application.
This role blends leadership, security, and automation, supporting a cloud-first approach with a focus on Azure while maintaining cloud-agnostic capabilities.What You’ll Do: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 cloud security initiatives.Design CI/CD pipelines and automation-first infrastructure.Evaluate and integrate new technologies to enhance efficiency and security.Provide enterprise-level authentication security expertise.Support out-of-hours deployments when needed.What You’ll Bring:5+ years in DevOps & Cloud Native Infrastructure (Azure-focused).3+ years in Cloud Security / 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 & automation (PowerShell, Bash, Python, YAML).Strong problem-solving and leadership skills.AWS experience is a plus for business continuity planning.Perks & Benefits:Hybrid & flexible working.Private healthcare & generous holiday allowance.Dedicated personal development time every two weeks.Monthly team incentives, free breakfasts, and a collaborative culture. xrnqpay Apply now to join a company that values innovation, growth, and its people.Location:Newcastle upon TyneTyne and WearNewcastle upon TyneNE12 8BXSalary:60,000
- 80,000Sector:Devops Type:PermanentPosted:02/27/2025
All potential candidates should read through the following details of this job with care before making an application.
This role blends leadership, security, and automation, supporting a cloud-first approach with a focus on Azure while maintaining cloud-agnostic capabilities.What You’ll Do: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 cloud security initiatives.Design CI/CD pipelines and automation-first infrastructure.Evaluate and integrate new technologies to enhance efficiency and security.Provide enterprise-level authentication security expertise.Support out-of-hours deployments when needed.What You’ll Bring:5+ years in DevOps & Cloud Native Infrastructure (Azure-focused).3+ years in Cloud Security / 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 & automation (PowerShell, Bash, Python, YAML).Strong problem-solving and leadership skills.AWS experience is a plus for business continuity planning.Perks & Benefits:Hybrid & flexible working.Private healthcare & generous holiday allowance.Dedicated personal development time every two weeks.Monthly team incentives, free breakfasts, and a collaborative culture. xrnqpay Apply now to join a company that values innovation, growth, and its people.Location:Newcastle upon TyneTyne and WearNewcastle upon TyneNE12 8BXSalary:60,000
- 80,000Sector:Devops Type:PermanentPosted:02/27/2025
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