Lead Azure Platform Engineer
Fintech Scaleup | Remote (Once a month in London) | Up to £115,000 + Bonus + Generous Benefits
Take ownership of Azure. Shape the platform. Drive the technology forward.
We're working with an ambitious fintech scaleup looking for a Lead Azure Platform Engineer to take ownership of its cloud platform, lead a small team of talented engineers, and help shape the future of its technology.
This is an opportunity to join a growing business where you'll have the autonomy to influence architectural decisions, drive engineering best practices, and define how the Azure platform evolves as the business continues to scale.
The role offers a genuine 50/50 split between hands-on engineering and technical leadership, making it ideal for someone who enjoys getting into the detail technically while leading a team and setting the wider platform direction.
The Role
You'll lead a team of three platform engineers, taking ownership of the design, development, security, and ongoing evolution of the Azure platform.
Working closely with engineering leadership and wider technology teams, you'll have the opportunity to challenge existing approaches, introduce new ideas, and make meaningful decisions about the technologies, architecture, and engineering practices that underpin the business.
Your responsibilities will include:
Azure Platform Engineering: Take ownership of the Azure platform, designing and evolving cloud infrastructure to support the business as it grows.
Technical Leadership: Define the platform roadmap, establish technical standards, and influence architectural decisions across the wider engineering function.
Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop a team of three engineers, encouraging collaboration, technical excellence, and a strong sense of ownership.
Hands-on Engineering: Spend around 50% of your time designing, building, and improving cloud infrastructure, automation, and platform services.
Infrastructure as Code: Drive the use of Terraform to automate infrastructure provisioning and management, ensuring consistency, scalability, and repeatability.
Containerisation & Orchestration: Design and maintain container-based platforms using Kubernetes and/or Azure Container Apps.
CI/CD & Automation: Develop and op...
Lead Azure Platform Engineer employer: Revybe IT Recruitment Ltd Careers
Join one of London's most exciting fintech companies, where you'll have the opportunity to shape the future of a rapidly scaling platform while working in a collaborative and innovative environment. With a strong focus on employee growth, ongoing training, and a modern cloud-native technology stack, this role offers clear progression opportunities and the chance to make a real impact. Enjoy the flexibility of mainly remote work, with just 1-2 days a month in the office, all while being part of a team that values your ideas and contributions.
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