1.0 Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Azure Platform Engineer responsible for building, operating, and continuously improving Azure-based platform services, including AKS and container platforms, that enable application development teams to deploy and run workloads reliably, securely, and at scale.

This role owns cloud infrastructure, CI/CD enablement, container platforms, security integration, and operational stability, while application development teams retain ownership of application code, logic, and functional behaviour. Additional responsibilities will include Office 365 administration / support (all products) and other collaboration applications within the environment.

2.0 Principle Duties and Responsibilities

- Design, provision, and manage Azure development, test, and production environments supporting enterprise‑scale workloads.
- Enforce robust cloud networking, security, and identity standards to maintain secure, resilient cloud environments, protecting data confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Diagnose and resolve complex platform and security issues.
- Architect, implement, and administer Azure platform services including Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure Container Apps (ACA), Storage Accounts, Key Vault, and core networking components such as VNets, Private Endpoints, and Load Balancers.
- Own the full AKS platform lifecycle, including cluster provisioning, upgrades, node pools, scaling strategies, availability, and platform hardening to security standards
- Deliver and maintain CI/CD capabilities for containerized workloads by owning pipeline frameworks and deployment standards, automating build‑to‑production workflows, and partnering with development teams to onboard applications




- Collaborate closely with development, security, AI, and project teams to apply platform engineering best practices and deliver reliable, integrated cloud solutions.
- Support the deployment, operation, and lifecycle management of AI, data, and intelligent automation platforms hosted in Azure.
- Participate in production go‑live activities, hyper care support, and ongoing steady‑state operations.
- Stay current with emerging Azure technologies, cloud security advancements, and containerization tools to drive continual improvement and innovation.
- Create and maintain high‑quality documentation—including policies, system diagrams, operating procedures, and disaster recovery plans—to support operational continuity and business resiliency.
- Lead or contribute to internal projects related to supported technologies, including evaluation, recommendation, and implementation of new tools and platforms.
- Perform or assist with capacity planning, performance monitoring, trend analysis, and error investigation to inform required system enhancements.
- Recommend and implement process improvements and automation initiatives, including development of PowerShell scripts.
- Provide support and maintenance for Microsoft Exchange / Exchange Online and Office 365 applications, including OneDrive. Responsibilities include provisioning mailboxes, user accounts, and distribution groups,



managing mailbox constraints, and advising on enterprise Exchange policies.
- Administer Office 365 Exchange Online environments (domains, policies, transport rules, etc.), monitor service health, manage service requests, and handle user account deprovisioning.

3.0 Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

- 5 -8 years+ experience in platform engineering, with a speciality in the Azure Platform / Cloud Infrastructure.
- Extensive experience in containerization, with a solid understanding of ACA and AKS environments. Skilled in not only managing containers but also designing and deploying them effectively.
- Experience designing and operating CI/CD platforms for cloud‑native workloads.
- Proficiency in scripting and automation using PowerShell or Azure CLI.
- Robust documentation, communication, and collaboration skills.
- Ability to provide technical direction and coordination to other teams while participating in the Change Control Process
- Working knowledge of Exchange Online / Microsoft 365 tenant administration.
- Experience in regulated or enterprise environments.
- Up-to-date technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing publications and training

4.0 Mandatory Education and Experience

- Minimum 5-8+ years of experience in Azure / Cloud Engineering
- Strone experience of Azure security, networking and identity management
- Engineering or Masters degree in IT or computer Science from recognised university
- Ambitious individual who can work under their own direction towards agreed targets/goals and with creative approach to work
- Excellent communication skills and able to communicate and manage stakeholders

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