Cloud Platform Engineer

Technology provides the tools and services to enable our Investment teams to deliver innovative, high quality, secure, cost effective and scalable solutions and services to our clients. Most of the applications are built in-house allowing adaption quickly to business needs and to differentiate our capabilities in the industry. The team provision technology services including cloud, on-premises data centres, networks, databases and desktops required for the business to function on a day-to-day basis in terms of performance and reliability, with key issues and risks all evidenced by measurable performance and risk indicators. The user-facing services include IT Helpdesk and desktop (end user computing) services and business application support., Join a vibrant team of technologists transforming our internal cloud platform, helping define what good looks like. This role is an excellent fit for a confident technologist, be that an existing cloud/devops/platform engineer or a software engineer looking for a direction change. If you are a dedicated professional with a passion for cloud architectures, automation, the power of the Microsoft ecosystem, and talent for finding innovative solutions to complex problems, we would love to hear from you. In return, you will join a culture fostering personal and professional growth. As a part of our cross-functional team, you will have the unique opportunity to broaden your skill set, learning from our operations specialists while contributing your expertise. We encourage knowledge sharing and value the 'cross-pollination' of ideas that comes from diverse team dynamics. With us, you will not only advance your technical skills in the Microsoft ecosystem, but you will also develop a comprehensive understanding of cloud operations. This fusion of skills and perspectives will pave the way for your continuous growth and enhance your potential for career advancement. Role Responsibilities

• Design, build, and manage scalable, secure, and adaptable cloud-based systems and infrastructure
• Develop, test, and deploy automated tools and systems to enhance efficiency and remove manual processes where possible
• Contribute to the creation and maintenance of platform services that empower development teams to self-serve cloud infrastructure
• Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle, from concept and design to testing and deployment, ensuring high-quality solutions
• Continuously monitor the performance and availability of our systems and processes, making necessary adjustments for optimisation
• Encourage a culture of innovation and learning, actively participating in knowledge sharing with your team members
• Take part in on-call rotations for operational support, demonstrating problem-solving skills to address and resolve issues promptly and effectively
  
  Proven experience as a Platform/Software Engineer or similar role
• Demonstrated experience with the Microsoft ecosystem
• Familiarity with automation tools and methodologies
• Familiarity with infrastructure as code (IaC) principles, Ideally Terraform
• Knowledge of containerisation and orchestration technologies, Ideally AKS
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and a detail-oriented mindset
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A commitment to collaborative problem solving, sophisticated design, and creating quality products with a strong emphasis on 'Secure by Design' principles
Beneficial
• A solid understanding of cloud-based architectures and platforms
• Experience in designing, implementing, and managing solutions in cloud environments, ideally Microsoft Azure
• Experience working in a cross-functional team
• Experience or interest in financial services or a related industry
• Certification in cloud technologies
• Software development skills
• Previous involvement in transforming traditional IT infrastructure to cloud
  
  Insight Investment is a leading asset manager focused on designing investment solutions to meet its clients' needs. The business has a clear mission and purpose to offer investors a different approach to achieving their investment goals; one that prioritizes the certainty of meeting their chosen objectives.
Founded in 2002, Insight's collaborative approach and partnership with its clients has delivered both investment performance and growth in assets under management making it a leading force in investment management. They focus on what they believe they are best at, offering a full-spectrum fixed income capability, risk management strategies including Liability Driven Investment (LDI), absolute return and multi-asset. Insight is ranked number one in Edelman's Asset Management Brand Index 2024 as the manager whose brand is most highly regarded in the institutional marketplace. They are owned by Bank of New York Corporation (BNY), a global leader in investment management and investment services. With $838 billion under management and sitting within BNY, Insight leverages the unique combination of achieving the high-performing, risk-adjusted returns of a boutique with the financial stability of a large, global financial institution for which asset management is a core strategic priority. Insight has investment decision-making autonomy, operating with an independent management structure and boards with a global network of operations in the UK, Ireland, Germany, US, Japan, and Australia. The business employs over 1,100 people including 285-plus investment professionals.