IT & Software

Platform Engineer

DLA Piper

Leeds · West Yorkshire · United Kingdom

Overview

As Platform Engineer, you will oversee the deployment, management and ongoing reliability of Azure-based development and production environments within the Cloud Platform Team. You will drive automated, repeatable infrastructure, optimize performance, security and cost, and support end-user workplace technologies across the firm. You collaborate with Security, IT and business teams to improve endpoint management and workplace experience. This role offers hands-on impact on enterprise-scale cloud and endpoint services that enable lawyers and staff to work securely and efficiently.

Responsibilities
  • Architect, deploy and maintain development and production environments in Azure
  • Standardise and automate infrastructure across tiers to ensure consistency and reliability
  • Monitor systems, respond to alerts, and optimise performance, security and cost
  • Administer endpoint management platforms (Intune, Autopilot) and related provisioning workflows
  • Manage endpoint devices lifecycle (provisioning, deployment, maintenance, retirement)
  • Implement endpoint compliance policies and security controls
  • Package, test and deploy applications across Windows, macOS, mobile and virtual desktops
  • Support vulnerability remediation and device security measures
  • Administer mobile device management and enterprise print management services
  • Maintain Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) environments for availability and performance
  • Investigate incidents; own resolution end-to-end
  • Develop automation and scripting to improve efficiency
  • Produce technical documentation and runbooks
  • Collaborate with internal teams and suppliers to improve service delivery
  • Identify opportunities to improve device management and user experience
  • Keep up-to-date with endpoint management technologies and best practices
Key requirements
  • Experience in large-scale enterprise endpoint management
  • Experience administering Microsoft Intune and Endpoint Manager
  • Understanding of endpoint security, compliance and modern workplace technologies
  • Experience packaging, deploying and supporting enterprise applications
  • Experience supporting device lifecycle and asset management
  • Experience supporting mobile device management solutions
  • Familiarity with IT Service Management tools (e.g., ServiceNow)
  • Experience with security/compliance frameworks (ISO27001, Cyber Essentials)
  • Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
  • Automation mindset with scripting and process improvement experience
  • Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills
  • Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Collaborative mindset and willingness to share knowledge
  • Proactive approach to continuous service improvement
  • Experience with PowerShell and Microsoft Graph
  • Experience with Entra ID and Conditional Access
  • Experience with enterprise print management platforms
  • Experience with Windows Autopilot
  • Endpoint management coverage across Windows, macOS and iOS
  • problem-solving
  • continuous learning
  • collaboration
  • Microsoft Intune
  • Microsoft Endpoint Manager
  • Windows Autopilot

Reference: WJ-747_31159918

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