Jobs, fresher vacancy - Azure Senior Platform Engineer - ACTIVE UK Security Clearance required. • UK

Company: Appvia

UK

Azure Senior Consultant - AppviaContract: 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)About UsAppvia 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.About the roleAs a Senior Azure Platform Engineer and Cloud Consultant, you will play a crucial role in guiding our customers on their journey to Cloud and DevOps 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.Interview process - 4 stageDiscovery 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.RequirementsAbout youYou’ll be passionate about new technology and automation, and experienced in working in an Engineering Team in Agile and DevOps best practices. You’ll also be able to talk to us about your:Knowledge of continuous integration and deployment practicesAbility to collaborate with people of all levels of technical abilityUnderstanding of industry best practicesProject Management experienceFantastic people skills, including the ability to motivate a team towards a common goalImportant: You must hold Active UK Security Clearance to qualify for this role. ResponsibilitiesCollaborate with clients to assess their current infrastructure, identify opportunities for improvement, and develop tailored cloud and DevOps 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 DevOps, contributing to internal knowledge sharing and thought leadership initiatives.SkillsPlatform 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).DevOps Practices: Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, version control systems, and containerisation technologies (e.g., Docker).ExperienceProject 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.QualificationsCertification in relevant cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP) at an associate level is highly desirable, e.g.:Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer AssociateMicrosoft Certified: Azure Administrator AssociateCertification in Kubernetes administration is desirable:Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKSS)BenefitsWhy join Appvia?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 cadence. As a company that holds customers at the heart of everything we do, we are looking for candidates that want to make a real change to how Dev and Ops is working in the industry.With us our customer like the UK’s Home Office & Bank of England, are harnessing cloud-native technologies, limiting the challenges of infrastructure management and rapidly delivering digital products.What’s on offer?⚖️ Work-life balanceFlexible working with core hours of 10-4pm because we know life happens outside of workHybrid working - only one compulsory office day per month25 days’ holiday a year, plus bank holidaysAn additional day off for your birthdayEnhanced maternity and paternity to full payWorkplace Nursery Benefit to help working parents For your well-beingFull Private Healthcare cover for you with partners and children covered 50%Death in ServiceCycle to Work schemeElectric Car SchemePension plus a salary sacrifice option for even greater savingsEmployee Assistance ProgrammeEnhanced maternity and paternity to full pay Mental health supportFree therapy through AXAAccess to the Headspace AppTrained Mental Health First Aiders Other fun perksLearning budget of £1,000 a yearYour own MacBook Pro while you work at AppviaDog friendly officeWear what makes you comfortableFree snacks and beverages in the officePool table, ping pong table and darts board Regular team socials, board game nights, industry meetups and more!But don’t just take our word for it, you can check out what our Appvians say about us on Glassdoor and by following us on LinkedIn, Twitter and TikTok.We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and actively encourage, respect, and recognise diversity of thought and background throughout the business. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, or veteran, neurodiversity, and disability status.Note: While all roles are active and approved at the time of posting, the dynamic nature of our start-up means some applications may be processed to pipeline talent for future opportunities rather than current openings. We will strive to keep you informed of any changes to the status of your application.