Platform Engineer

We’re looking for a Platform Engineer with an interest in system architecture to support and evolve our Azure-based platform. This is a hands-on role focused on maintaining and improving platform services while contributing to system design decisions and delivery of platform application changes.

What you’ll be doing:

• Support, maintain, and enhance Azure-based platform services to ensure performance and reliability.
• Implement platform changes and configurations to support business needs and future growth.
• Assist in designing scalable and secure solutions, working with senior engineers.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues, acting as an escalation point when needed.
• Contribute to integration of internal and third-party systems, including data platforms (e.g. Databricks).
• Produce and maintain technical documentation and operational metrics.
• Follow and promote best practices, standards, and governance across platform environments.
• Support a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Your skills and experience:

• You’ll have worked in roles with practical experience operating and supporting cloud-based platforms, particularly within Azure environments.
• You’ll have great ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues across distributed and multi-system architectures.
• Experience working within SaaS or multi-component environments, understanding dependencies between systems.
• We are looking for someone with a foundational understanding of system design principles, including scalability, reliability, and security.
• Awareness of cost optimisation and performance considerations in cloud environments would be nice to have.
• For this role, you will need to have very strong communication and collaboration skills, enabling effective engagement across engineering and non-technical teams.
• We’ll be looking for you to show the ability and mindset to learn, adapt, and grow into broader architectural responsibilities.

Technical capabilities:

• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure, including core services, configuration, and environment management.
• Proficiency in Python for scripting, automation, or data processing tasks.
• Working knowledge of ADF and Databricks and broader data platform concepts.
• Understanding of infrastructure-as-code principles (e.g., Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates).
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and collaborative development workflows.
• Knowledge of cloud security fundamentals, including identity management and access control (e.g., Azure AD, RBAC).
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Azure Monitor, Application Insights) to support platform reliability.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines and automated deployments.
• Exposure to data platforms and processing frameworks (e.g., Databricks or similar).
• Familiarity with integration patterns between internal systems and third-party services.
• Experience contributing to or working alongside architecture or design functions.
• Understanding of monitoring, observability, and operational metrics to drive platform improvements.

Rewards & Benefits:

• 30 days of annual leave, with Public Holidays on top.
• 10% company contribution to your pension.
• Fully comprehensive private healthcare cover for you and your family.
• Security for life events through our Income Protection Scheme and our Life Assurance Plan.
• Access to training and learning opportunities to support your growth.
• Cycle To Work bike loan scheme and Electric Vehicle lease scheme.

This is a hybrid role, and we’ll expect you to work from our Bloomsbury or Newcastle Upon Tyne office for some of your time each week – your manager will set expectations for this with you. All applicants need to be fully eligible to work in the UK without any restrictions. We can't support Visa sponsorship.