Azure Platform Engineer

📋 Job Overview

We're looking for an experienced Contract Senior Azure Platform Engineer to join a high-profile AI & Data programme, working closely with our Lead Architects and reporting into the Solution Director (AI & Data). This is a hands-on role for an Azure platform expert to build, deliver, and evolve an enterprise-scale Azure platform from the ground up.

🏢 About AND Digital

AND Digital is a technology consultancy committed to fast-tracking digital delivery and bridging the global skills divide. Since 2014, we have partnered with organisations to engineer superior digital products and cultivate high-performing internal teams. Our mission is to ensure every engagement delivers a remarkable impact. Through our decentralised network of regional ‘Clubs,’ we foster deep client partnerships, ensuring every project is championed by a local team that prioritises their success.

🎯 The Role

You will play a central role in designing and engineering greenfield enterprise-grade Azure landing zones, executing seamless hybrid integrations with on-premise legacy estates, and supporting the rollout of Microsoft Fabric and its associated Azure services through an iterative discovery and development approach.

✅ Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and configure greenfield enterprise-grade Azure landing zones aligned with Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) and enterprise best practice.
• Lead discovery, technical design, and the iterative development of the Azure platform, balancing quick wins with long-term platform scalability.
• Build secure, scalable, and resilient cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) (e.g., Terraform, Bicep).
• Execute end-to-end integration of the new Azure landing zones with existing on-premise legacy estates and hybrid networking environments.
• Support the implementation, configuration, and adoption of Microsoft Fabric along with its associated Azure data services (e.g., Azure Data Factory, ADLS Gen2, Synapse).
• Collaborate directly with the Solution Director, Lead Architects, and key delivery stakeholders to refine and execute the platform roadmap.
• Conduct technical peer reviews, champion engineering best practices, and mentor mid-level engineers within the delivery team.

📌 Required Qualifications

• Deep expertise as an Azure Platform Expert with extensive hands-on experience engineering enterprise-scale solutions.
• Proven track record of setting up greenfield enterprise-grade Azure Landing Zones from initial architecture through to production delivery.
• Strong experience integrating Azure with on-premise legacy estates and infrastructure (e.g., ExpressRoute, VPN Gateways, hybrid identity, enterprise networking).
• Hands-on experience integrating and supporting Microsoft Fabric and its connected Azure data ecosystem.
• Demonstrated ability to discover technical requirements and develop cloud platforms iteratively within modern agile environments.
• Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, Bicep) and modern CI/CD deployment pipelines.
• Strong collaboration, documentation, and communication skills across both technical teams and senior leadership.

🎁 Benefits

Competitive salary for contract position.

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