Platform Engineer

Description:

Senior Hybrid Platform Engineer

Hybrid – 3 days onsite / 2 days remote | Warwickshire | 5-Month Contract

VIQU is seeking an experienced Senior Hybrid Platform Engineer / Technical Lead to join a major enterprise customer in Warwickshire. The role is focused on a predominantly Azure-based hybrid platform (75% Azure / 25% on-prem), with strong emphasis on platform transformation, automation and production support.

We're looking for a technically hands-on engineer who can drive platform transformation, lead infrastructure change, and support business-critical production environments. This role requires strong Azure expertise alongside solid VMware and on-prem infrastructure experience, with Terraform playing a key role in platform automation.

Technologies

Microsoft Azure
Terraform
VMware vSphere/ESXi
Windows Server
Active Directory
Entra ID
Azure Networking
Azure Landing Zones
DNS
DHCP
Group Policy
Hybrid Cloud
IaC
AWS

Responsibilities

Lead the design and delivery of hybrid platform and infrastructure changes.
Drive Azure platform modernisation and Landing Zone migration.
Manage Azure compute, networking, storage, identity and security services.
Maintain Azure/on-prem hybrid connectivity.
Support Windows Server, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP and Group Policy.
Administer VMware vSphere/ESXi environments.
Develop Infrastructure as Code using Terraform.
Lead troubleshooting, incident resolution and root cause analysis.
Work with Architecture, Security and Engineering teams on platform improvements.
Maintain technical documentation and platform standards.

Essential Experience

Strong enterprise Azure experience.
Hands-on Azure Networking, Compute, Storage, Entra ID and Security.
Strong Terraform/IaC experience.
VMware vSphere/ESXi administration.
Windows Server and Active Directory expertise.
Experience supporting hybrid cloud and business-critical production environments.
Strong troubleshooting and technical leadership skills.
If you're an experienced Hybrid Platform Engineer with deep Azure expertise, strong VMware knowledge and proven Terraform experience, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or reach out to Phoebe Thompson via the VIQU IT website.

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