Lead Platform Engineer

A fast-growing tech-driven utilities company is looking for a Lead Platform Engineer to drive their cloud strategy and platform engineering team. This role blends leadership, security, and automation, supporting a cloud-first approach with a focus 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 cloud security initiatives.

Design CI/CD pipelines and automation-first infrastructure.

Evaluate and integrate new technologies to enhance efficiency and security.

Provide enterprise-level authentication security expertise.

Support out-of-hours deployments when needed.

What You'll Bring:5+ years in DevOps & Cloud Native Infrastructure (Azure-focused).3+ years in Cloud Security / 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 & automation (PowerShell, Bash, Python, YAML).Strong problem-solving and leadership skills. AWS experience is a plus for business continuity planning.

Perks & Benefits: Hybrid & flexible working.

Private healthcare & 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.

Location:

Newcastle upon TyneTyne and WearNewcastle upon TyneNE12 8BXSalary:60,000 - 80,000Sector: Devops Type: PermanentPosted:02/27/2025