A fast-growing, tech-driven utilities company is seeking a Lead Platform Engineer to shape their cloud strategy and lead their platform engineering team. The role combines leadership, security, and automation, supporting a cloud-first approach with an emphasis 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 enhance cloud security initiatives.
* Design CI/CD pipelines and automation-first infrastructure.
* Evaluate and integrate new technologies to improve efficiency and security.
* Provide enterprise-level authentication security expertise.
* Support out-of-hours deployments as needed.
What You’ll Bring:
* 5+ years of experience in DevOps and Cloud Native Infrastructure, with a focus on Azure.
* 3+ years in Cloud Security and 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 and automation (PowerShell, Bash, Python, YAML).
* Strong problem-solving and leadership skills.
* AWS experience is a plus for business continuity planning.
* Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
* Private healthcare and a 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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