Senior Azure Platform Engineer

Internal Title: Azure Senior Platform Engineer Contract: Permanent - Full-time Location: London, UK - (Hybrid - typically 1-2 days per month in office) Package: £75,000 - £90,000 + 10% Bonus + 10% Shares + Benefits (see more below) About Us 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. About The Role 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 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 stage 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 Important You must either hold active SC, or be eligible for SC: British Passport or ILRTo have resided in the UK for at least the last 5 yearsHave no criminal recordsHave no financial irregularities Requirements About you You'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 goal Responsibilities Collaborate with clients to assess their current infrastructure, identify opportunities for improvement, and develop tailored cloud and DevOps strategiesDesign and implement scalable, resilient, and secure cloud-native solutions leveraging industry best practices and cutting-edge technologiesLead the implementation of CI/CD pipelines, automation, and infrastructure-as-code (IaC) practices to streamline development and deployment processesProvide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growthEngage with stakeholders to understand business requirements, prioritise initiatives, and ensure alignment with strategic objectivesProvide input to Statements of Work (SOW) and lead on small projects, ensuring deliverables are met within scope, budget, and timelineStay current with emerging trends and technologies in cloud computing and DevOps, contributing to internal knowledge sharing and thought leadership initiatives Skills Platform Engineering: Proficiency in designing and implementing scalable, resilient, and secure cloud platformsAutomation: 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) Experience Project Leadership: Demonstrated experience leading and delivering cloud migration, optimisation, or transformation projectsClient-Facing Experience: Proven track record of engaging with clients, understanding their requirements, and delivering solutions that exceed expectationsTeam Collaboration: Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams, communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, and drive consensusContinuous Learning: Commitment to staying abreast of industry trends, participating in professional development activities, and obtaining relevant certifications Qualifications Certification 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 Associate Certification in Kubernetes administration is desirable: Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKSS) Benefits Why join Appvia? We are a self-funded, London-based consultancy, growing rapidly while staying true to what got us here: a human, engineering-led culture built on trust, ownership, and getting things done. As we scale, we're maturing as a business and expanding into new areas across platform engineering, software, data, and AI. We're intentional about keeping our culture at the heart of it. We operate with a flat structure, agile ways of working, and a strong focus on collaboration, where good ideas come from anywhere and people are trusted to make an impact. We work alongside our customers to solve complex, real-world problems: modernising systems, improving delivery, and building scalable platforms that enable long-term success. If you want to be part of a team that values people as much as technology and gives you the space to grow while working on meaningful challenges, Appvia is the place to do it. What's on offer? ⚖️ Work-life balance Flexible 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-being Full 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 support Free therapy through AXAAccess to the Headspace AppTrained Mental Health First Aiders 😃 Other Fun Perks Learning 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, veteran status, neurodiversity, or 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.