Senior Azure Platform Engineer
Hybrid Rural North Buckinghamshire
We ve been retained by a brilliant founder-led tech business to find a Senior Azure Platform Engineer. This is a key role in their internal IT and development function ideal for someone who thrives on autonomy, responsibility, and smart engineering.
Why this role?
You ll lead on all things Azure: scaling infrastructure, streamlining deployments, and mentoring others while shaping the platform that underpins their success. This isn t a huge corporate engine, it s a business that moves quickly, values input, and encourages innovation.
You ll be the go-to for infrastructure as code, cloud security, and optimisation, working closely with Dev and Ops to ensure performance, resilience and reliability across the business-critical systems.
What you ll bring:
* Hands-on expertise with Microsoft Azure and core services
* Strong Terraform knowledge for infrastructure as code
* Solid grasp of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps best practices
* Experience with Docker, AKS and Helm
* Proficiency in scripting (PowerShell, Bash or Python)
* Awareness of monitoring tools across Azure (Log Analytics, App Insights etc.)
* Understanding of cloud networking, identity, and security
* Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
Practical bits:
* Hybrid working typically 2 3 days a week in the office
* Office location is rural, so you ll need to be a car driver
* You must have the right to work in the UK with no sponsorship required
In return:
This business offers flexible working, a close-knit and friendly team, and a real sense of purpose. Benefits include 24 days holiday (+ birthday off), annual bonus, 5% pension contribution, and a clear commitment to development and retention.