Azure Platform Engineer Azure Platform Engineer

Are you passionate about cloud and on-premises platforms? Do you thrive on ensuring systems are reliable, secure, and scalable? The Crown Estate is looking for a talented Platform Engineer to join our team and make a significant impact on our diverse platform requirements. Why Join Us? At The Crown Estate, you'll play a crucial role in shaping the future of our infrastructure. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, drive innovation, and implement cutting-edge solutions. If you're ready to take your career to the next level, this is the opportunity for you. What You'll Do: Infrastructure Design and Implementation:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to influence design decisions.
• Implement cloud infrastructure solutions using Microsoft Azure.
DevOps Practices:
• Establish and manage CI/CD pipelines.
• Facilitate collaboration between development and operations.
• Utilise IaC practices with ARM, Bicep, and Terraform.
Network Management:
• Administer and optimise network configurations.
• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot issues.
Security and Compliance:
• Implement continual security best practices.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and policies.
Platform Maintenance:
• Maintain applications, perform upgrades, and manage patches.
• Report on system health and performance.
Disaster Recovery and High Availability:
• Design and implement disaster recovery strategies.
• Ensure high availability of critical systems.
Collaboration and Communication:
• Engage with stakeholders and technical teams.
• Lead post-implementation reviews to enhance the platform., Communication and Information: Engage with internal and external stakeholders on technology strategies.
• Training and Mentorship: Capability to provide guidance, training, and mentorship to other team members on Azure technology and solutions
• Continuous Improvement: Stay updated on industry best practices and improve processes.
• Delivery: Ensure timely implementation of systems and software.
• Design Thinking: Support teams with analytical insights.
• Problem Solving: Resolve and prevent issues with systems and software.
• Change Leader: Teach and lead customers in new concepts., We value that you get more time with your family and friends. Therefore, we offer everybody 28 days paid holiday, 2 volunteering days and the option to purchase further holiday.
• Flexible working
We value work-life balance highly, therefore we have flexible & hybrid working policies.
• Market leading family friendly policies
We want the support we offer to be inclusive of everyone, reflective of the wide range of situations people face in life.Workplace, Culture & Diversity It's our ambition to be an inclusive organisation that reflects our society, one where all feel welcome, able to be themselves and belong. A workplace where you're empowered to be yourself, diverse thinking is encouraged, and a place where you can realise your potential. Digital · The Crown Estate, 1 St James Market · Hybrid Remote


• Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, related field, or equivalent experience. An added benefit would be a background in Infrastructure or Network.
• Specialist in Microsoft Azure services and tools.
• Experience with ARM, Bicep, Terraform, and IaC.
• Excellent understanding in DevOps and in establishing and managing CI/CD pipelines for automated build, test, and deployment processes
• Experience with cloud networking solutions (e.g., FortiGate, Checkpoint).
• Experience in designing, developing, and implementing Azure cloud-based solutions
• Proven problem-solving skills using logging and telemetry data (e.g., Log Analytics).
• Experience managing multiple software products and platforms.
• Network maintenance and upgrade experience.
• Excellent technical skills in Windows Server, Exchange Server, Azure, and Microsoft 365.
• Ability to manage and support team activities.
• Innovative approach to technology solutions.