Azure Senior Platform Engineer Security Clearance eligibility

Azure Senior Consultant - Appvia

Contract:
Permanent - Full-time

Location:
London, UK - Hybrid (~1+ day per week in office)

Package: £75,000 - 90,000 + 10% Bonus + 10% Shares + Benefits (see more below)

Appvia is a cloud-native consultancy and platform provider helping organisations build, secure and scale in the cloud, with offerings such as self-service platforms, governance, cost optimisation and AI accelerators.

Partnering with public cloud providers, we work across the public and private sector to help customers build modern cloud platforms, embed platform engineering best practices, improve governance, and optimise costs to unlock developer velocity and accelerate delivery practices that make cloud a competitive advantage.

As a Senior Azure Platform Engineer and Cloud Consultant, you will play a crucial role in guiding our customers on their journey to Cloud and Dev Ops maturity. Leveraging your expertise in cloud technologies and best practices, you will work closely with clients to architect, implement, and optimise solutions tailored to their unique needs. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and deliver exceptional value to our customers.

• Discovery conversation with our Talent Acquisition team.
• A paired Technical Assessment with Engineering team.
• Technical Interview deep dive with Practice Leadership.
• Competency focused Final Interview with Engineering Leadership.

You’ll be passionate about new technology and automation, and experienced in working in an Engineering Team in Agile and Dev Ops best practices. You’ll also be able to talk to us about your:

• Knowledge of continuous integration and deployment practices
• Ability to collaborate with people of all levels of technical ability
• Understanding of industry best practices
• Project Management experience
• Fantastic people skills, including the ability to motivate a team towards a common goal

You must hold Active UK Security Clearance to qualify for this role.

• Collaborate with clients to assess their current infrastructure, identify opportunities for improvement, and develop tailored cloud and Dev Ops strategies.
• Design and implement scalable, resilient, and secure cloud-native solutions leveraging industry best practices and cutting-edge technologies.
• Lead the implementation of CI/CD pipelines, automation, and infrastructure-as-code (IaC) practices to streamline development and deployment processes.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.
• Engage with stakeholders to understand business requirements, prioritise initiatives, and ensure alignment with strategic objectives.
• Provide input to Statements of Work (SOW) and lead on small projects, ensuring deliverables are met within scope, budget, and timeline.
• Stay current with emerging trends and technologies in cloud computing and Dev Ops, contributing to internal knowledge sharing and thought leadership initiatives.

• Platform Engineering:
  Proficiency in designing and implementing scalable, resilient, and secure cloud platforms.
• Automation:
  Experience with infrastructure-as-code (IaC) practices and automation tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible).
• Container Orchestration:
  Knowledge of container orchestration platforms (e.g., Kubernetes) and their managed counterparts (e.g., AKS).
• Public Cloud Expertise:
  Understanding of cloud services, architecture, and best practices in one or more major public cloud providers (primarily Azure).
• Dev Ops Practices:
  Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, version control systems, and containerisation technologies (e.g., Docker).

• Project Leadership:
  Demonstrated experience leading and delivering cloud migration, optimisation, or transformation projects.
• Client-Facing
  
  Experience:
  
  Proven track record of engaging with clients, understanding their requirements, and delivering solutions that exceed expectations.
• Team
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams, communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, and drive consensus.
• Continuous Learning:
  Commitment to staying abreast of industry trends, participating in professional development activities, and obtaining relevant certifications.

Certification in relevant cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP) at an associate level is highly desirable, e.g.:

• Microsoft Certified:
  Azure Network Engineer Associate
• Microsoft Certified:
  Azure Administrator Associate

Certification in Kubernetes administration is desirable:

• Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
• Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKSS)

We are a self-funded, London based startup; providing businesses with a fast and secure way to deploy containerised applications into the cloud.

We are on a mission to enable organisations to make cloud-based software delivery simple and efficient, whilst having the insights into costs, security and…