Senior Platform Engineer (Azure) bei Kinetic
Kinetic · Milton Keynes, Vereinigtes Königreich · Hybrid
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- Optionales Büro in Milton Keynes
Here's what you need to know about Kinetic
At Kinetic, we’re redefining operational excellence in higher education, conferencing, and events. As the leading provider of software solutions for student accommodation, event management, catering, and residential services, we help institutions streamline operations, elevate customer experiences, and unlock their full potential.
At Kinetic, we’re redefining operational excellence in higher education, conferencing, and events. As the leading provider of software solutions for student accommodation, event management, catering, and residential services, we help institutions streamline operations, elevate customer experiences, and unlock their full potential.
With over 25 years of experience and trusted by more than 350 institutions worldwide, our software empowers universities and venues to run smarter, faster, and more collaboratively. From bustling campuses to dynamic corporate environments, our technology adapts to the rhythm of each organisation — helping them thrive in a fast-changing world.
But we’re more than just software. We’re a team of passionate problem-solvers, innovators, and collaborators who care deeply about our customers and each other. Our culture is built on empowerment, community, and continuous growth. We believe in giving people the tools, support, and freedom to do their best work — and have fun while doing it.
Joining Kinetic means being part of a purpose-driven business where your ideas matter, your development is supported, and your impact is real. If you’re ready to help shape the future of operational technology in education and events, we’d love to meet you.
What will I be bringing to life in this role?
We are seeking an accomplished and strategic Senior Azure Engineer to join our Research & Development (R&D) in the platform engineering team at Kinetic. As we continue our large-scale cloud transformation serving 100+ production customers with year-on-year growth, this role demands deep technical expertise and proven platform engineering leadership to architect and operate our mission-critical Azure infrastructure at scale.
The ideal candidate will bring a distinguished track record in platform engineering, ideally from an independent software vendor (ISV) environment or large-scale SaaS platform team. You will demonstrate mastery of cloud-native architectures, infrastructure automation, and site reliability engineering principles, with the strategic vision to drive platform evolution in a multi-tenant enterprise environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the architecture, development, and operational excellence of our Azure platform, significantly expanding engineering capacity and driving measurable improvements in platform reliability, performance, and scalability
- Establish and champion platform engineering best practices across Azure infrastructure, serving as a technical authority and mentor to elevate organizational cloud competency
- Architect and optimise sophisticated customer onboarding workflows, implementing automation and infrastructure-as-code patterns to reduce deployment cycles and improve operational efficiency
- Design and implement comprehensive observability frameworks utilizing Azure monitoring and analytics capabilities to inform strategic platform decisions and capacity planning
- Drive continuous platform evolution through technical leadership, incorporating emerging Azure services and architectural patterns to maintain competitive advantage
- Revolutionise the environment with AI and Data Insight tooling to help architect, monitor and manage platform and use new technologies to reduce onboarding time, increase platform efficiency and provide automated opportunities to reduce cost and time across the Engineering Lifecycle.
What will I need to hit the ground running?
- Proven platform engineering expertise with 5+ years in production Azure environments, demonstrating deep architectural knowledge across compute, networking, storage, identity, and security domains
- Track record in ISV or large-scale platform environments, with evidence of designing, building, and operating multi-tenant SaaS infrastructure serving diverse customer workloads
- Advanced infrastructure-as-code proficiency using Terraform, Azure Bicep, Ansible, or ARM templates, with production experience managing complex, enterprise-scale deployments
- Deep understanding of cloud security and compliance frameworks including ISO27001, PCI/DSS, and GDPR, with hands-on experience implementing security controls and maintaining audit readiness
- Production CI/CD pipeline architecture and implementation experience using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or equivalent platforms, with demonstrable expertise in GitOps workflows
- Strong programming capabilities in one or more languages (Python, Go, PowerShell, C#) with evidence of building automation tooling and custom platform solutions
- Site Reliability Engineering mindset with experience defining and achieving SLOs, implementing monitoring/alerting strategies, and conducting post-incident analysis
Highly Desirable
- Multi-cloud platform experience (AWS, GCP) demonstrating architectural versatility and cloud-agnostic thinking
- Enterprise virtual desktop infrastructure expertise (Azure Virtual Desktop, Windows 365, Citrix) in production environments
- Azure certifications such as Azure Solutions Architect Expert or Azure DevOps Engineer Expert
- Experience with container orchestration (AKS, Docker) and modern application deployment patterns
- Background in financial services, higher education, or regulated industries requiring stringent compliance postures
- Understanding of FINOPS processes for forecasting and control of cloud costing models.
- Contributions to open-source infrastructure projects or recognised thought leadership in platform engineering communities
This role offers the opportunity to shape the strategic direction of a critical platform serving thousands of end users, working with cutting-edge Azure technologies while making measurable impact on customer experience and business outcomes.
What extras will make me thrive?
At Kinetic, we believe work should come with rewards that make a real difference. Here’s just a taste of what you can expect when you join us:
- 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) - with extra days the longer you’re with us
- Two paid wellbeing days each year, with a budget to enjoy some time out with someone important to you
- Enhanced pension contributions to support your future
- Two paid days a year to give back through volunteering, charity work, or sustainability projects with our Green Team
- Salary sacrifice schemes for electric vehicles and cycle-to-work
- 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Programme for confidential advice and support
- A full annual health check to keep you at your best
- A flexible benefits platform - from life assurance and learning opportunities to retail discounts and cinema tickets
- A genuine people-first culture where your growth and wellbeing come first
- Performance-related bonus scheme to reward your contribution
- Regular socials - from team get-togethers to all-company celebrations, with each department owning a budget for their events
- The opportunity to attend group conferences, away days and learning forums both in the UK and abroad - network with other talent
We’ve created a welcoming office environment, with well-stocked kitchens offering free breakfast, fresh fruit, hot and cold drinks, and a range of tuck shop goodies to keep you fuelled throughout the day.
Kinetic is an equal opportunity employer, fostering diversity and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Kinetic is an equal opportunity employer, fostering diversity and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
