Senior Platform Engineer

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Responsibilities

• ▹Design, deploy, and operate secure, scalable cloud infrastructure across multiple regions in Microsoft Azure
• ▹Build and manage Azure Container Apps for running microservices and lightweight containerized workloads
• ▹Configure and optimise Azure networking components — VNETs, NSGs, Load Balancers, Application Gateway, and Azure Front Door
• ▹Implement and maintain Azure Firewall, API Management (APIM), Databases, Service Bus, and Event Grid
• ▹Drive infrastructure automation and governance through Terraform and Azure DevOps Pipelines
• ▹Implement and maintain Azure App Services including Function Apps and Logic Apps for automation and integration
• ▹Introduce self-service templates and tooling to empower development teams to deploy securely and independently
• ▹Apply Azure Well-Architected Framework principles to ensure reliability, performance, cost optimization, and security
• ▹Collaborate with Security and Engineering teams to ensure compliance and continuous improvement
• ▹Maintain comprehensive documentation for systems, configuration, and automation processes

Requirements

• ▹Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure cloud services, infrastructure, networking, Gen-AI and AI adoption
• ▹Hands-on experience with Palo Alto Networks firewalls in cloud environments, including Azure deployments and centralized management via Panorama
• ▹Proficiency in Terraform and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) best practices
• ▹Experience with Azure DevOps Pipelines and GitHub for CI/CD, including branching and version control strategies
• ▹Skilled in managing Windows and Linux systems in cloud environments
• ▹Experience with multi-region architectures, resiliency design, and disaster recovery planning
• ▹Knowledge of Azure App Services, Container Apps, Function Apps, Logic Apps, Service Bus, and Event Grid
• ▹Understanding of Azure networking, Front Door, Firewall, and APIM
• ▹Experience in networking including routing, performance optimization, traffic management, and network security
• ▹Experience working in regulated environments such as fintech or financial services, with strong appreciation for security, auditability, and compliance
• ▹Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving abilities with a collaborative mindset

Soft skills

What we offer

• ▹Full onboarding support and continued development opportunities
• ▹Options for flexible working
• ▹Regular social activities
• ▹Pension contributions
• ▹Discretionary bonus scheme
• ▹Private health cover
• ▹Life assurance
• ▹Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity and paternity leave

About the company

Allica Bank is the UK's fastest growing company and the fastest-growing fintech firm ever. Its purpose is to help established SMEs, an underserved segment neglected by both traditional high street banks and modern fintech providers, through digital transformation in business banking.