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Platform Engineer
Location: London or Newcastle (hybrid)
We’re looking for a Platform Engineer with system architecture experience to support and evolve our Azure-based platform. This hands-on role involves maintaining and improving platform services, contributing to system design decisions, and delivering platform application changes.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Support, maintain, and enhance Azure-based platform services to ensure performance and reliability.
- Implement platform changes and configurations to support business needs and future growth.
- Assist in designing scalable and secure solutions, working closely with senior engineers.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues, acting as an escalation point when required.
- Contribute to the integration of internal and third-party systems, including data platforms (e.g., Databricks).
- Produce and maintain technical documentation and operational metrics.
- Follow and promote best practices, standards, and governance across platform environments.
- Support a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Your Skills and Experience
You’ll have:
- Practical experience operating and supporting cloud-based platforms, particularly in Azure environments.
- Strong ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues across distributed and multi-system architectures.
- Experience in SaaS or multi-component environments, understanding system dependencies.
- Foundational knowledge of system design principles, including scalability, reliability, and security.
- Awareness of cost optimisation and performance considerations in cloud environments (a plus).
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Key soft skills:
- Strong communication and collaboration abilities to engage across engineering and non-technical teams.
- Mindset to learn, adapt, and grow into broader architectural responsibilities.
Technical Capabilities
Essential:
- Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure, including core services, configuration, and environment management.
- Proficiency in Python for scripting, automation, or data processing.
- Working knowledge of ADF and Databricks and broader data platform concepts.
Preferred:
- Understanding of infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates).
- Familiarity with version control (Git) and collaborative development workflows.
- Knowledge of cloud security fundamentals, including Azure AD, RBAC.
- Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Azure Monitor, Application Insights).
- Exposure to DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines and automated deployments.
- Experience with data processing frameworks (e.g., Databricks) and integration patterns between systems.
- Understanding of monitoring, observability, and operational metrics.
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Rewards & Benefits
- Competitive base salary
- 30 days annual leave, plus public holidays
- 10% company pension contribution
- Fully comprehensive private healthcare (including cancer and mental health support)
- Security for life events (Income Protection & Life Assurance, worth 8x your salary)
- Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme and mental health support
- Training and learning opportunities via an on-demand platform
- Cycle-to-Work bike loan and electric vehicle lease scheme
- Hybrid role with office days in Bloomsbury or Newcastle Upon Tyne
Selection Process
- Quick but thorough—expect early conversation, 2 structured interviews, and transparent feedback.
- Pre-employment checks: ID verification, DBS, credit check, and references.
- Must be eligible to work in the UK without restrictions (no visa sponsorship available).
Our Values
At Perenna:
- We’re driven by a shared belief that mortgages should be fairer, and we deliver that together.
- Our culture is inclusive, collaborative, and open—every voice matters for our customers and mission.
- We celebrate diversity (background, skills, and perspectives) as our competitive edge.
Need adjustments for the process? Let us know—we’re happy to accommodate.
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Microsoft Azure
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ADF
Databricks
Infrastructure-as-Code
Terraform
Bicep
ARM Templates
Git
Cloud Security
Identity Management
Access Control
Monitoring Tools
Logging Tools
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