Overview
In this Lead Platform Engineer role, you own and evolve the cloud platform to support a growing data business. You’ll shape and automate Azure-based infrastructure while guiding reliability, security, and cost efficiency. You will drive a cloud separation and migration programme across Azure and GCP and set engineering standards for DevOps, IaC, and observability. You’ll work with cross-functional teams to improve platform reliability and developer experience, delivering a scalable, secure, and automated platform. This is a hands-on, ownership-focused opportunity with meaningful impact on the company’s data capabilities and API platform.
Pay / Benefits
- hybrid working
- private healthcare after probation
- charity donation scheme
- work-from-anywhere week
- regular team events and social activities
Responsibilities
- Own and manage the Azure cloud estate with security, reliability, and cost focus
- Lead adoption of Terraform and Infrastructure as Code, including bringing existing infra under management
- Operate Kubernetes workloads (deployments, ingress, scaling, upgrades, troubleshooting)
- Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps
- Support cloud migration and separation projects across Azure and GCP
- Design, automate and test disaster recovery and business continuity solutions
- Improve monitoring, alerting and observability across the platform
- Manage cloud security, identity, secrets and certificates
- Provide technical guidance on Azure architecture and platform engineering
- Troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues and act as senior escalation point
- Collaborate with development/technology teams to improve platform reliability and developer experience
Key requirements
- collaboration with cross-functional teams
- leadership and mentoring
- strong problem-solving and communication
- Terraform and Infrastructure as Code
- Azure cloud platform
- Kubernetes
Lead Platform Engineer employer: Oscar
Join a dynamic and innovative software and Business Intelligence organisation in Hertford, where you'll thrive in a hybrid work environment that promotes flexibility and collaboration. As a Data Consultant, you'll enjoy a varied role with opportunities for professional growth, including managing projects from inception to deployment and engaging with a European customer base. The company fosters a supportive culture that values continuous learning and offers exposure to exciting industry events, making it an excellent employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding work.
