Location:
Newcastle upon Tyne
Tyne and Wear
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE12 8BX
Salary:
£60,000 - £80,000
Type:
Permanent
Posted:
02/27/2025
Lead Platform Engineer
Ronald James Group
2025-05-27
A fast-growing tech-driven utilities company is looking for a Lead Platform Engineer to drive their cloud strategy and platform engineering team. 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.
Apply now to join a company that values innovation, growth, and its people.
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