Platform Engineer

Are you ready for a new challenge—one that offers you the chance to learn, grow, and expand your skill set? Do you have expertise in cloud platform implementation and support, paired with strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills? Are you agile in your work, passionate about innovation, and detail-oriented? Most importantly, are you prepared to contribute to Britain’s journey towards Net Zero? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

The Opportunity

We’re looking for a Platform Engineer to join our Nuclear Operations IT Service Team and play a vital role in advancing our technology landscape. In this multifaceted position, you'll oversee seamless operations across both on-premises and cloud platforms, bringing innovative, collaborative, and strategic thinking to the forefront.

This is a unique opportunity to be part of a high-impact team. While experience in Nuclear Operations is beneficial, we welcome candidates from any background that values high-level security, strict procedural adherence, and exceptional quality standards.

Based at one of our UK locations, this role offers flexible remote or hybrid working, with occasional travel as needed. If you're ready to make a difference in a dynamic environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Pay, benefits and culture

The salary range associated with this role is between £54,391 - £71,779 and a market-leading pension scheme, your package will include a range of benefits, from the big and formal to the small and personal.

We’re talking about everything from enhanced parental leave to electric vehicle leasing, health insurance to product discounts, critical illness insurance to technology vouchers, gym membership to season ticket loans.

At EDF UK, we embrace flexibility while recognising that everyone's working needs are different. Whether you're in our office spaces, on site, or working remotely, we promote an environment that supports collaboration, connection, and comfort. No matter where you are, our priority is to make sure you feel safe, valued, and celebrated.

Here, we do right by each other and everyone’s welcome. We’re on an action-oriented journey, championing equity, diversity, and inclusion. We’d like our future workforce to have an equal gender balance, represent a broad mix of people from minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+, those with a disability and supporting social mobility.  

We’re a disability confident employer and we’ll do all we can to help with your application. Please let us know if you need to request reasonable adjustments.

We take pride in fostering a dynamic and inclusive environment, where the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our employees drive fresh thinking and innovation. We understand that success means different things to different people. We believe there are multiple definitions of what it means to succeed. That’s why we support you to pursue a career that’s unique to you. Because success is personal.

What you’ll be doing

As a Platform Engineer, you’ll manage and enhance our hybrid/cloud infrastructure. Key areas include:

• Cloud Management (Azure): Configure, monitor, and optimize Azure platforms, ensuring secure access via IAM.
• System Administration: Administer Windows/Linux systems and implement automation for efficiency.
• Innovation: Identify improvements to boost scalability, security, and reliability, staying current with emerging cloud practices.
• Security & Compliance: Align platforms with security policies, collaborating on best practices like encryption and key management.
• Collaboration & Support: Support CI/CD pipeline maintenance with DevOps and troubleshoot cloud/system issues.

Who you are

Our ideal candidate is an experienced IT professional with a strong background in managing hybrid cloud and on-premises environments. They bring technical expertise in Azure cloud technologies, security protocols, and automation tools such as Terraform, Azure CLI, and PowerShell. With a strategic mindset, they can develop long-term platform strategies that effectively balance legacy systems with modern cloud solutions. They are a skilled problem solver, able to identify challenges and implement innovative solutions. Preferred qualifications include Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, with additional certifications in Windows or Linux administration as a plus.

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 13th November 2024

Join us and together we can help Britain achieve Net Zero

If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact: megan.gilder@edfenergy.com

Success is personal. It’s your journey, powered by us. Join us and we’ll help Britain achieve Net Zero, together.

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