Lead Cloud Platform Engineer

Cloud Platform Engineering Lead (Azure) Location: Durham (2 days a week in the office) Job Type: Permanent Salary: Up to £81,000 My client, a growing software provider, are looking to recruit a Platform Engineering Lead with strong Azure experience to help shape the future of their secure cloud infrastructure. What You Will Be Doing: * Leading a small platform engineering team, conducting 1:1s, coaching and mentoring, with a focus on skill development. * Defining and implementing platform strategy, including designing secure cloud solutions in collaboration with Enterprise and Solution Architects, while taking full ownership of cloud infrastructure. * Serving as a key leader in Information Security, with an emphasis on cyber security and DevSecOps, providing guidance and support to internal stakeholders. * Leading the drive for continuous delivery with an automation-first mindset, including designing and managing CI/CD pipelines. * Promoting and maintaining engineering best practices, including TDD, DRY, and SOLID principles, to ensure high code quality and system design integrity. * Evaluating new technologies to enhance system efficiency, security, and scalability. * Building proofs-of-concept to support technology evaluations and product pipeline research. * Providing expertise in enterprise-level authentication security. * Supporting out-of-hours activities such as deployments and other critical, business-impacting tasks. What We're Looking For: * Proven leadership experience, including managing teams, budgets, and suppliers, while collaborating with both Technology and Business teams to drive strategic outcomes. * 5+ years of experience in DevOps and Cloud Native Infrastructure Development, with a focus on Azure. * 3+ years of expertise in Cloud Security and DevSecOps, with proficiency in relevant tooling. * 3+ years of experience developing software in C#, using MAC architecture principles, and proficiency with .NET Framework, .NET Core, and .NET 8. * 3+ years of experience with Azure DevOps. * Expertise in Kubernetes (Azure), Cloud Compute, Storage, and Networking. * Experience with Azure CAF and well architected/secure frameworks. * Strong knowledge of designing and deploying cloud infrastructure using Azure Enterprise Landing Zones (ELZ), Azure Policy, and Azure Local/HCI stack. * Proficiency in Terraform for Infrastructure as Code (IaC). * Solid understanding of SOLID principles and their application in DevOps. * Strong scripting and automation skills with PowerShell, Bash, Python, and YAML. * Exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to lead complex projects. * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. * Familiarity with Agile software development practices. Why Join: * Opportunity to work on cutting-edge cloud solutions and secure infrastructure in a collaborative environment. * Be part of a dynamic team focused on innovation, continuous improvement, and operational excellence. * Competitive compensation and benefits package. * Support for professional development and growth. Apply today to join a forward-thinking team, shaping the future of secure cloud infrastructure