Platform Engineer at Apollo Solutions, England, £Negotiable Rate

We’re looking for an experienced Platform / DevOps Engineer (Azure Contractor) to join a leading SaaS organisation delivering innovative solutions into the professional services sector. You’ll play a key role in a greenfield platform programme, helping to build and scale modern cloud-native infrastructure supporting next-generation products.

This is not a traditional “lift-and-shift” migration - you’ll be working on a forward-thinking transformation initiative, moving a complex product suite toward a fully cloud-native Azure environment.

Logistics

• Position: Freelance Platform / DevOps Engineer (Azure)
• Duration: 6-month rolling contract (18-month programme)
• Day Rate: £(Negotiable & Competitive)
• Location: London (Hybrid: 1 day per week on-site)
• Start Date: ASAP
• IR35 Status: Outside IR35

Core Responsibilities

• Support, enhance, and scale Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) environments, including cluster operations and security
• Design and manage Azure networking components (VNets, subnets, NSGs, Firewalls, routing, private endpoints)
• Automate infrastructure and operational processes using PowerShell and Infrastructure as Code
• Work closely with platform, infrastructure, and application teams to deliver scalable, secure solutions
• Support migration and rehosting of applications into Azure with minimal refactoring
• Ensure platform reliability, security, and observability across production environments
• Contribute to incident management, platform maintenance, and continuous improvement
• Create and maintain clear operational documentation and runbooks

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong hands-on experience with AKS (Azure Kubernetes Service)
• Solid background in Azure networking within enterprise environments
• Strong PowerShell scripting skills
• Experience working with Azure IaaS and core platform services
• Proven experience supporting production systems in a DevOps or Platform Engineering capacity
• Good understanding of cloud infrastructure, scalability, and security best practices

Nice to Have

• Experience with Terraform or other Infrastructure as Code tools
• Exposure to AI/ML or data-driven platforms (beneficial but not required)
• Experience working on cloud transformation or modernisation programmes
• Familiarity with hybrid environments (on-prem to cloud)