Platform Engineer

My client are a Hertfordshire based Housing Association operating across Hertfordshire and a number of surrounding counties. They manage thousands of homes and employ a large number of staff across their schemes in the area. They have recently re-shaped the IT function and been through the implementation of Azure to better support their network of employees and residents.

As such, they are looking to hire a Platform Engineer to join the team. This person will support and maintain their Azure cloud infrastructure, wide and local area networks, and on-premises infrastructure, coupled with our hosted applications. The primary responsibility of this role will be to manage and optimise Azure cloud services, ensuring high availability, performance, and security.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain cloud infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance and scalability.
• Manage on-premise infrastructure, including servers, storage, and network devices.
• Manage Azure resources, including virtual machines, storage accounts, databases, and networking components.
• Develop and implement automation scripts to streamline operations and improve efficiency.
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure seamless integration of applications with the infrastructure.
• Maintain and support wide and local area networks, ensuring reliable connectivity and performance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to cloud and network infrastructure in a timely manner.
• Document procedures, configurations, and policies to ensure clear and consistent operations.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends to continually improve infrastructure and services

Person specification

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Relevant certifications, such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate or Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, are a plus.
• Proven experience as a Platform Engineer or similar role, with a focus on Azure cloud infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of Azure services, including VMs, App Services, Azure SQL, Storage, and Networking.
• Experience with scripting and automation tools, such as PowerShell, Azure CLI, or Terraform.
• Familiarity with wide and local area network management and troubleshooting.
• Experience with on-premise infrastructure management, including servers and storage.

Personal Characteristics

• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Take ownership for resolving problems, demonstrating courage and resilience in dealing with difficult situations.
• Work collaboratively with others to get things done, willingly giving help and support to colleagues.

If you are interested in the role, please respond to the advert