Azure Platform Engineer

Job Description

Please note this role could be based across any of our core office locations including Cardiff, Manchester or Reading Feel like being part ofOur group-wide Technology function sits at the heart of the business, supporting over 500 applications with c150 suppliers. We have an ambitious multi-year IT transformation programme delivering investment in new tools and platforms to enable faster changeand more resilient systems.Our Colleague Experience (CX) teams sit within the Technology function to transform and improve the everyday experience for our colleagues across Aldermore group. Were making hybrid working work and creating a modern workplace with improved security anda scalable delivery model.This is a unique development opportunity to work alongside our Senior Platform Engineers and establish your career in cloud technologies. Youll work across all core M365 platform services (email, JML processes, platform operations, migration activity, maintenanceschedules, etc) and gain experience supporting, managing and developing the M365 and Azure platforms for the Group. If youve got a solid understating of infrastructure and a passion to develop your career in cloud this is your opportunity to join a growingbusiness that will support your ongoing professional development.What would your day look like

• Youll report into the Azure/M365 Engineering Manager and support and assist with the following activities:
• The delivery of engineering development and change activities derived from the CX:CaP Pillar backlog associated with the following products - Microsoft Azure Active Directory, Microsoft Compliance Centre, Microsoft Security Centre, Microsoft Azure Portal,Microsoft Exchange Online, Azure Sentinel
• Change oversight over wider M365 Platform, Azure and other supporting network and infrastructure changes derived from the Pillar
• Horizon scanning and impact assessment of upcoming Microsoft change via interface with key stakeholders and Pillar Leadership Team; plus management of the corporate first release programme to facilitate change management
• Problem, incident and ticket management associated with the above applications and solutions in conjunction with direct line reports

What do we expect of you

• Experience and/or understanding of Azure & M365 engineering activities
• Solid understanding of infrastructure
• M365/Azure stack and product understanding
• Understanding of change management in complex environments
• Experience of service management and support activities, including incident and problem management
• Experience working successfully in a complex matrix organisation
• A passion and interest to develop a career in cloud

What can you expect of us

• A friendly and flexible culture, the same as how we work with our customers.
• A growing organisation that means theres lots of opportunities to progress
• A drive for continuous improvement, which you will be empowered to get behind from day one.
• A communicative, accessible and approachable ExCo.
• And of course, you will be rewarded competitively, with a good range of core benefits and bonus potential.

Let us tell you a bit more about usWere a nimble and ambitious financial services specialist. Backing people to go for it in life and business..Were UK-based supporting our customers across a range of products and services. Aldermore Group was formed by bringing together two very successful businesses, Aldermore Bank and MotoNovo Finance, under the First Rand umbrella.We thrive by saying "yes" to our customers. We respect the ingenuity of entrepreneurs and their startups; we give first-timers a leg-up onto the property ladder; we open up the lending market to many; and thousands of customers chose Motonovo Finance everyweek to buy their next car, van or motorbike.This is where you come in. We are on a journey. A journey defined by a destination; to deliver on our purpose.The CompanyWe champion equality by supporting the exceptions to the rule and getting finance to where its needed.We lend the money people save with us, to people who want to get on in life; build businesses and create employment, buy property for people to live and work in, and purchase vehicles to move families and goods around.The BenefitsAs you would expect, we offer a competitive basic salary and reward package, and youll also benefit from our commitment to investing in your professional development throughout your journey with us.Benefits vary across the business depending on the role you do, but these will give you an idea of what to expect:

• 30 days holidays (plus bank holidays)
• Annual discretionary bonus scheme
• Private Medical Cover
• Group income protection
• Life Insurance