Job Description

Job Title:

Platform Engineer (Azure)

Job Location:

London, UK/ Hybrid

Job Type:

Contract/FTC (6 months)

:

Platform Engineer (Azure)

Principal Accountabilities:

Develop and support CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, following best practices Build tools and processes to enhance customer experience through automation Implement Infrastructure-as-Code with Terraform for secure, testable cloud deployments Produce design documentation for Azure-based cloud solutions and services Collaborate with product and engineering teams to deliver long-term scalable solutions Create and track metrics to measure performance and operational efficiency Resolve issues with simple, repeatable solutions that address root causes Promote cost-effective platform management, considering Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) Build tools that support safe, high-speed, large-scale operations Provide technical guidance to Platform, Software, and Data Engineering teams

Technical Skills:

Proficient in troubleshooting Azure issues independently Skilled in solution architecture for scalable infrastructure Strong experience with Infrastructure-as-Code using Terraform, ARM, and Ansible Familiar with Windows Server OS; Linux experience is a plus Knowledge of CI tools: Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions Competent in pipeline builds, release packaging, and artifact management Experienced in monitoring, failover strategies, and security best practices Hands-on with PowerShell, Terraform, YAML, and Ansible Skilled in configuration management using Ansible and PowerShell DSC Understanding of static and dynamic security testing tools Excellent written and verbal communication skills for direct business engagement Familiar with enterprise-wide agile methodologies and collaborative practices

Core Competencies:

Problem Solving:

Strong analytical skills for tackling complex technical challenges.

Code Quality:

Committed to writing clean, performant code and participating in code reviews.

Mentorship:

Actively shares knowledge and promotes technical excellence within the team.

Collaboration:

Works effectively with cross-functional teams to ensure project success.

Innovation:

Identifies opportunities for process and technology improvements.

Ownership:

Takes full responsibility for task delivery and technical decisions.

Regards,

Rachana


rachana@falconsmartit.com