Lead Azure Platform Engineer - interAct Consulting Limited : Job Details

Working fully remote (UK Based) a skilled Lead Azure Platform Engineer is required to guide DevOps practices, working across multiple engineering teams to design, implement, and optimise the cloud architecture and CI/CD pipelines. In this leadership role, you'll provide strategic direction, serve as a technical mentor, and act as the design authority on key initiatives, ensuring the infrastructure is secure, scalable, and aligned with business goals.You will be expected to

• Set the strategic vision for Azure DevOps practices across engineering squads.
• Design, implement, and maintain cloud architectures in Microsoft Azure.
• Guide and mentor engineering teams, promoting collaboration and innovation.
• Align all DevOps projects with company goals and industry best practices.
• Standardise and share DevOps knowledge across teams, fostering continuous improvement and automation.

The Lead Azure DevOps Engineer must boast

• 8+ years in DevOps, with 5+ years focused on Azure.
• Expertise with Azure cloud services (e.g., Azure DNS, App Services, Blob Storage).
• Proficiency with IaC tools (e.g., Terraform), CI/CD, and containerisation technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong scripting skills (PowerShell, Python, or Bash) and excellent networking knowledge.
• Experience in monitoring, logging, and application performance tools.
• Familiarity with common programming languages (Java, JavaScript, Go).
• Experience in vulnerability management and cyber security.
• Knowledge of data engineering and single sign-on tools.

If you're a DevOps expert with a passion for innovation and team mentorship, we'd love to hear from you!