Platform Engineer

Job Title: Azure DevOps Platform Engineer Job Type: 6 Month Daily Rate Contract (Hybrid - 2 days on site) Job Description Our client, a leading professional services organisation, is seeking an experienced Azure DevOps Platform Engineer to support the ongoing development and enhancement of enterprise software delivery platforms. This is an initial 6-month daily rate contract operating on a hybrid basis with two days per week onsite. Job Responsibilities Develop, maintain and enhance platform engineering capabilities that enable development teams to efficiently build, test and deploy applications.Support the design, implementation and continuous improvement of CI/CD pipelines across multiple projects and environments.Collaborate closely with software engineers, QA teams and solution architects to optimise software delivery processes and platform reliability.Troubleshoot platform, deployment and pipeline issues to minimise disruption and improve operational performance.Promote DevOps best practices, automation and standardisation throughout the software development lifecycle.Assist project teams with application deployments across development, testing and production environments.Identify opportunities to improve developer experience by removing bottlenecks and streamlining delivery processes.Contribute to the ongoing evolution of cloud-based platform services and deployment tooling. Experience Required Minimum of 4 years' experience in a Platform Engineering, DevOps or similar infrastructure engineering role.Hands-on experience supporting CI/CD pipelines and modern software delivery practices.Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills across development and deployment environments.Experience working with version control systems and branching strategies.Exposure to cloud platforms, particularly Microsoft Azure.Experience with automation and deployment tools such as Azure DevOps, Jenkins and PowerShell.Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams.Strong analytical mindset with a proactive approach to solving technical challenges. Desirable Skills Experience supporting enterprise-scale development platforms.Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code and configuration management practices.Familiarity with container technologies and cloud-native deployment methodologies.Understanding of Agile software delivery environments.Previous experience working within consulting or professional services environments.Exposure to Continuous Delivery and DevSecOps principles. Educational Requirements Bachelor's degree or equivalent third-level qualification in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology or a related discipline. Benefits: Day Rate Contract2 days on site per week HOW TO APPLY If you are interested in this role, please apply with your updated CV