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Benefits
* New role based on company growth and tech investment
* Free access to company holiday homes
* Buy & sell holidays
* Discretionary annual bonus plus an additional Shared Reward Bonus
* Life assurance and Critical illness cover
* Travel season ticket loans and Ride to work scheme
* Free local gym access
* Local bar / restaurant discounts
* Hybrid role – first three months full time at the office to get up to speed.
Company Description
Together has helped thousands of people, businesses and professionals unlock their property ambitions with a common sense approach to mortgages and secured loans. Based in Cheadle, Cheshire, our 800 colleagues serve customers throughout the UK, backed by a £7.8 billion loan book.
Job Description
Together is undergoing a tech transformation as we implement a new business wide platform focused on AI. We are looking for a Business Platform Engineer to join the ‘Colleague Tech Platforms’ team. The role will shape a dynamic digital workspace by deploying, maintaining, and supporting a suite of SaaS‑based tools, including Microsoft 365 suite: Mail, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams, Office Apps, Enterprise Applications, Copilots, eDiscovery and Purview, as well as working with PowerShell and Azure Entra.
You will collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams to deliver well‑architected, scalable solutions that align with industry best practices and enhance the colleague experience. You will help shape the way we do things and make a genuine impact.
Qualifications
* Seasoned Business Platform Engineer with experience in business process re‑engineering and in the Microsoft 365 suite: Mail, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams, Office Apps, Enterprise Applications, Copilots, eDiscovery and Purview, PowerShell, Entra, etc.
* Microsoft 365 Governance & Compliance – experience with M365 governance frameworks, retention policies, DLP and compliance centre configurations.
* Identity & Access Management – familiarity with conditional access policies, RBAC, and identity lifecycle management via Azure Entra ID (Active Directory), SSO/MFA configuration and integration.
* SaaS Integration & API Usage – ability to integrate SaaS platforms using APIs, connectors, and automation tools (e.g., Power Platform).
* Monitoring & Observability Tools – experience with Azure Monitor, Splunk or New Relic for proactive service monitoring and incident response.
* End‑User Experience Optimization – understanding of digital experience monitoring and techniques to improve usability of M365 and other SaaS tools.
* Change Enablement – support change management efforts, including training, communications and stakeholder engagement to drive tool adoption.
* Licensing & Cost Optimization – awareness of licensing models for M365 and other SaaS platforms, with experience in optimizing usage and cost.
* Environment build and application configuration – Intune & AutoPilot.
* End‑User Support – demonstrated experience in providing assistance to end users, resolving a wide range of issues across hardware, software and networks.
* Team Collaboration – proven ability to work effectively within cross‑functional teams, contributing to shared goals and fostering a supportive team culture.
* DevOps & Agile Practices – hands‑on experience with DevOps tools and workflows, coupled with a solid understanding of Agile methodologies and iterative dev cycles.
* Analytical & Problem‑Solving Skills – strong capability to analyse complex technical problems, identify root causes and implement solutions in high‑pressure environments.
* Application Lifecycle Management – extensive experience managing applications throughout their lifecycle: deployment, maintenance, issue resolution and performance.
* Accountability & Delivery Focus – highly dependable and results‑oriented, consistently meeting deadlines and delivering high‑quality outcomes.
* Interpersonal & Adaptability Skills – excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a flexible approach to changing priorities, technology and business needs.
* Azure / Terraform – preferred qualifications.
Additional Information
If you have some or all of the skills mentioned above but do not meet every requirement, please still apply; we would be happy to discuss your suitability for the role.
Together embraces diversity and inclusion and is proud to be an equal‑opportunity workplace. We celebrate difference, support it, and truly value colleagues for who they are. If you need support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know when completing your application. This information will be used to put steps in place to help you be at your best.
Please note that all successful applicants will undergo relevant employment reference, financial and criminal record checks.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Information Technology
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