Salary: £40,000 - 70,000 per year Requirements: Strong background in platform engineering across on-prem and cloud environments Deep expertise in Azure, cloud architecture, networking, and security Hands-on experience with Terraform/Bicep, CI/CD, and automation Solid understanding of containers, orchestration, and modern deployment patterns Proven ability to solve complex platform challenges and influence technical decisions Experience leading and developing engineering teams Nice to have: Experience leading cloud migrations or platform transformations Knowledge of observability tools (e.g. Prometheus, Grafana, App Insights) Exposure to security, compliance, and hybrid networking Passion for developer experience and internal platform tooling Interest in AI-driven automation within engineering Responsibilities: Lead the strategy and architecture across on-prem and Azure platforms Drive adoption of cloud-native design, IaC, automation, and DevOps best practices Oversee the migration from legacy systems to Azure, balancing risk and delivery Guide teams through complex technical challenges across infrastructure, networking, and operations Champion reliability, scalability, and performance across the platform Partner with product, security, and engineering leaders to align on strategy and priorities Technologies: AI Azure CI/CD Cloud DevOps Grafana Prometheus Security Terraform More: We are Vivo Talent, seeking a forward-thinking Platform Engineering Lead to take ownership of two critical platform teams. One team supports our on-premise estate while the other drives our evolution to a cloud-native Azure environment. This high-impact role allows you to define technical direction, elevate engineering standards, and lead the transformation of our core platform into a modern, scalable, and resilient ecosystem. You will play a key role in a major cloud transformation, shaping the platform that underpins critical business systems while building a culture of engineering excellence, ownership, and innovation. The position is based in Cardiff with a hybrid work model. last updated 16 week of 2026