Platform Engineer

Platform Engineer - 6-Month FTC
Location: Birmingham (Hybrid - up to 40% remote)
Salary: Competitive + benefits

Are you an experienced Platform Engineer looking for your next challenge? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading global organisation, supporting enterprise-level database, web, and SharePoint environments.

You will provide third-line support for critical systems, managing SQL Server, SharePoint, Azure services, web applications, and identity management infrastructure. Working in a dynamic team, you'll ensure system availability, performance optimisation, and deliver key upgrades and deployments.



Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide third-line support for database, web, and SharePoint platforms.

  • Manage SQL Server estate, SharePoint environments, and Azure cloud services.

  • Deliver code releases, platform upgrades, and deployments.

  • Optimise server performance and ensure systems are kept up to date.

  • Lead on troubleshooting escalated technical issues and root cause analysis.

  • Act as a technical lead, coaching junior team members and supporting wider business projects.



Skills & Experience:

  • Strong experience with Microsoft SQL Server, SharePoint, and Azure cloud services.

  • Knowledge of web application infrastructure, SSO, MFA, and identity management.

  • Proven experience in system architecture, performance tuning, and troubleshooting.

  • Project management skills and ability to lead on deployments and upgrades.

  • Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in ensuring the stability and growth of business-critical systems.

Interested? Click apply now!

Company
Applause IT Recruitment Ltd
Location
Birmingham, West Midlands, West Midlands (County), United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Employment Type
Contract
Posted
Company
Applause IT Recruitment Ltd
Location
Birmingham, West Midlands, West Midlands (County), United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Employment Type
Contract
Posted