Azure Principal Platform Engineer – UK Security Clearance required
Be among the first 25 applicants. This role is part of Appvia's Cloud and DevOps services. Pay is based on skills and experience – discuss with recruiter for details.
Base pay range
Contract: Permanent
Location: London, UK – Hybrid
Package: £90,000 – £120,000 + 10% bonus + 10% shares + benefits (see below)
About the role
As an Azure Principal Platform Engineer, you will design and implement scalable, resilient, and secure cloud platforms, lead technical initiatives, and build Appvia’s internal solutions team. You will guide customers toward cloud and DevOps excellence, and technically lead a team of cloud consultants.
Interview process – 4 stages
* Discovery conversation with our Talent Acquisition Manager
* A paired Technical Assessment with Engineering team
* Technical Interview deep dive with Practice Leadership
* Competency focused Final Interview with Engineering Leadership
Eligibility – Security Clearance
You must hold or be eligible for UK Security Clearance. Required: British passport or ILR, residence in UK 5 years, no criminal records, no financial irregularities.
Requirements – About You
* Knowledge of continuous integration and deployment practices
* Collaborate with people at all technical levels
* Understand industry best practices
* Project Management experience
* People skills – motivate a team toward a common goal
Responsibilities
* Collaborate with prospective and existing customers to define and execute strategies for cloud and DevOps adoption
* Educate customers and industry stakeholders on the benefits and best practices of cloud-native technologies
* Lead large, complex public cloud projects, providing strategic direction and selecting appropriate technologies
* Manage teams of platform engineers and consultants, fostering a positive and collaborative team culture
* Engage with enterprise clients to understand their unique challenges and deliver tailored solutions
* Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and emerging technologies, contributing to industry knowledge sharing through blog posts and videos
Skills
* Platform Engineering: Mastery of designing and implementing scalable, resilient, and secure platforms
* Automation: Expertise in infrastructure‑as‑code practices, automation tools (e.g., Terraform) and scripting languages (Python, Ruby)
* Container Orchestration: In‑depth knowledge and hands‑on experience with Kubernetes and its managed counterparts (AKS)
* Public Cloud Expertise: In‑depth knowledge of Azure services, architecture, landing zones and best practices
* DevOps Mastery: Excellent knowledge of CI/CD, containerization, and serverless technologies
Experience
* Leadership on Large Projects: Proven experience leading and delivering large, complex public cloud projects
* Team Management and Mentorship: Extensive experience leading and managing teams, fostering a collaborative culture, and mentoring team members
* Enterprise Customer‑Facing Experience: Significant experience engaging with enterprise clients, managing relationships, and ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction
* Continuous Learning and Industry Involvement: Proven commitment to staying up-to-date with the latest trends and contributing to industry knowledge sharing
* Real‑world design and governance experience, particularly with: Conditional Access, Identity lifecycle and PIM, Entra ID Protection and integration with Defender or Sentinel
Qualifications
* Expert or professional level Azure certification is highly desirable, e.g.:
o Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ‑305)
o Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert – SC‑100
o Microsoft Certified: Information Security Administrator Associate (SC‑401)
o Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate (SC‑300)
* Kubernetes administration certification is desirable:
o Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
o Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKSS)
Benefits
* Work‑life balance
o Flexible core hours 10‑4pm, hybrid – one office day per month
o 25 days holiday + bank holidays, birthday day off
o Enhanced maternity and paternity leave to full pay; nursery benefit
* Well‑being
o Full private healthcare (50% coverage)
o Death in service benefits, cycle‑to‑work & electric car schemes
o Pension with salary sacrifice option, employee assistance programme, free hygiene products
* Mental health support
o Free therapy via AXA, Headspace app, trained mental health first aiders
* Fun perks
o Learning budget £1,000 a year, MacBook Pro supplied, dog‑friendly office
o Wear what you like, free snacks, pool table, ping‑pong table
o Regular socials, board games, industry meetups
Equal Opportunity Employer
Appvia is an equal opportunities employer. All applicants will be considered without regard to age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other protected characteristics.
Note
While all roles are active at posting, some applications may be stored for future opportunities. We will inform you of any status changes.
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