Lead Platform Engineer (Azure) - #1676136

Lead Platform Engineer (Azure) – Major Ecommerce Brand – (New Remote First Team)

Salary - £90,000 / £100,000 + Benefits

Location - Sheffield / Remote

We’re looking for a Lead Platform Engineer (Azure) to join a newly formed team in a fast-growing eCommerce business. You'll help build a cutting-edge digital platform (Microservices, API-first, Cloud-Native, Headless) that powers high-profile websites and apps, shaping the future of retail technology.

Key Responsibilities:

• Proven experience leading software engineering teams, balancing technical and leadership responsibilities.


• Proven experience developing and managing DevOps environments.


• Extensive experience working with Docker and GitHub workflows for CI/CD pipelines.


• Strong expertise in Terraform, configuring cloud environments using Infrastructure as Code (IaC).


• Knowledge of event-driven architectures and caching solutions such as Redis.


• Hands-on experience with NoSQL/SQL databases and REST APIs in a microservices architecture


• A pragmatic, delivery-focused attitude, with the ability to guide technical decisions and align with business objectives.


• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and a strong understanding of team dynamics and processes.


• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage technical and non-technical stakeholders.


• Demonstrated experience providing operational support for cloud-hosted systems, including troubleshooting and maintaining critical infrastructure.

Nice to have:

• Experience with MACH and Composable Commerce architectural principles


• Experience with tools like Amplience, Algolia, and commerce tools.

Benefits include - Bonus, Annual Events, Gym Contribution, 24/7 wellness resources + more

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