Platform and Workspace Engineer at Michael James Associates, London, £Contract Rate

(Contract - outside IR35)

We're seeking an experienced Platform & Workspace Engineer to support a large-scale Microsoft cloud and workplace transformation programme.

This is a hands-on role combining Azure platform engineering, Infrastructure as Code, DevOps, and modern workplace technologies. You'll help build and automate a scalable cloud environment while delivering modern endpoint management and virtual desktop solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and enhance Microsoft Intune, Autopilot, compliance policies, and application deployment

• Deliver and support Azure Virtual Desktop and application streaming platforms

• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code using Terraform

• Build and optimise Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines

• Support IaaS to PaaS migration initiatives and cloud modernisation projects

• Design Azure landing zones and scalable cloud infrastructure

• Contribute to acquisition and integration activities across devices, identity, and applications

Required Experience

• Strong hands-on Azure engineering experience

• Microsoft Intune and endpoint management expertise

• Azure Virtual Desktop experience

• Terraform or Bicep Infrastructure as Code skills

• Azure DevOps and CI/CD pipeline delivery

• Experience delivering cloud transformation and migration projects

Desirable

• AZ-104, AZ-140 or Terraform certifications

• Azure Landing Zone experience

• Multi-entity or post-acquisition integration experience

• Cloud cost optimisation and FinOps exposure

This is an opportunity to play a key role in delivering a modern, automated cloud and workplace platform within a fast-paced transformation environment.