Lead Platform Engineer (Fintech)

TL;DR

Lead Platform Engineer (Azure/Terraform): Designing and maintaining stable, secure, and high-performance cloud platforms for a fast-growing fintech bank with an accent on Infrastructure as Code and automation. Focus on optimizing Azure DevOps pipelines, leading technical platform strategy, and ensuring scalable cloud infrastructure.

Location: Hybrid (Must occasionally collaborate in person at Milton Keynes or London offices)

Company

hirify.global is the UK's fastest-growing fintech company focusing on providing financial services to underserved established SMEs.

What you will do

• Design, plan, and manage the cloud environment, specifically focusing on Azure compute services.
• Implement and maintain platforms using Terraform and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to ensure scalability and security.
• Develop and optimize Azure DevOps pipelines to enhance deployment reliability and automation.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with software developers, security teams, and system administrators.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to the Platform engineering team.
• Research and integrate emerging technologies and industry trends in platform engineering.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in platform engineering and design within Azure Cloud environments.
• Hands-on expertise with Terraform for Infrastructure as Code.
• Strong proficiency in Azure DevOps for CI/CD pipeline management.
• Proven leadership experience in managing teams and technical projects.
• Ability to work effectively within cross-functional environments.
• Must be based in the UK and able to attend the Milton Keynes or London offices.

Nice to have

• Experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP).

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible and hybrid working options to accommodate different needs.
• Comprehensive health and security: private health cover, life assurance, and pension contributions.
• Financial incentives including a discretionary bonus scheme.
• Family-friendly policies with enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
• Professional growth through full onboarding support and continued development opportunities.