Platform Engineer

Job description

Role Overview

Position: Lead Platform Engineer

Salary: £62,000 – £75,000

Work Pattern: Hybrid

Location: Warrington

The Role

As Lead Platform Engineer, you will take full ownership of the design, delivery, and operation of Azure-based cloud platforms. You will ensure the infrastructure is secure and cost-efficient, while enabling development teams to work effectively.

This is a fast-paced and evolving environment that calls for a proactive and hands-on approach. You will work closely with cross-functional teams and liaise with external stakeholders, making the ability to communicate complex technical concepts in a clear and accessible way essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Azure cloud platform across multiple environments.
• Oversee cloud operations, including monitoring, performance optimisation, and capacity planning.
• Maintain cloud security, governance, and cost management controls.
• Manage identity and access using Microsoft Entra, Intune, and role-based access control.
• Develop and maintain infrastructure as code.
• Collaborate with other teams.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in cloud infrastructure or platform engineering roles.
• Strong hands-on experience managing Azure environments.
• In-depth knowledge of Azure services.
• Strong scripting and automation capabilities using PowerShell, Azure CLI, or Terraform.
• Solid understanding of cloud security principles and frameworks.
• Experience managing and optimising cloud costs.
• Experience with monitoring and observability tools.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

Package

• Share option scheme
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Flexible hybrid working model
• & more.

If this a role you are interested in, please apply now & interviews are being held early next year.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Warrington

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

01-02-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English