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Platform Engineer (contract)

Microsoft EMEA -
Atherstone

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Job details

Full-time | Fixed term contract
£306 - £344 a day

Qualifications

CI/CD
Azure
Cloud architecture
DevOps
C#
Configuration management
Software development operations experience
Cloud engineering experience
CI/CD pipelines
Perforce
Terraform
DevOps implementation
Microsoft Azure
PowerShell scripting
Infrastructure provisioning automation
PowerShell
Terraform provisioning

Full job description

Please note that this is a contract role providing services to Microsoft through external staffing partners of Allegis Global Solutions (AGS). If you are selected for this role, you will be employed by AGS and will not be an employee of Microsoft.

Role Overview
As a Platform Engineer at Rare, you will build and maintain Azure-based cloud infrastructure that supports game development and live services. You’ll focus on automating deployments and improving system reliability using modern DevOps practices, while working closely with game teams to enhance performance, security, and cost efficiency. The role combines hands-on engineering with platform improvement, helping shape the studio’s long-term infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

Manage and improve hybrid cloud infrastructure (on-prem + Azure)
Build and maintain automated deployment pipelines for infrastructure (CI/CD)
Support game teams by designing scalable, reliable infrastructure
Optimise systems for security, cost, and performance
Keep infrastructure tools and frameworks up-to-date (patching, security)
Identify and implement new cloud-based improvements/innovations

Must-Have Skills

Strong experience managing cloud infrastructure (preferably Azure)
Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code
- Bicep or Terraform (at least one required)
Experience building CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure deployments
Understanding of cloud security and best practices
Familiarity with machine configuration / configuration management
Awareness of Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF)

Nice-to-Have Skills

Azure DevOps (pipelines, repos)
PowerShell / PowerShell DSC
Bicep
TeamCity (CI/CD tool)
Perforce
C#

Experience

5+ years' experience
Minimum:
- 3+ years hands-on with cloud infrastructure
- 2+ years working with Azure in production
Backgrounds we are looking for:
- Platform Engineer
- DevOps Engineer
- Cloud Engineer (Azure-focused)

Additional Details:

Location: Twycross, Atherstone, England
Duration: 18 months contract
Shift Timings: Hybrid (Business hours, 2 - 3 days month)
Pay Range: £306/day up to £344/day (PAYE)
Weekly Schedule: 40 hours

As a workplace, Allegis Global Solutions focuses on relationships – with each other, our clients and our candidates. In fact, serving others is one of our core values. We support open communication and recognize that giving constructive criticism can be even harder than receiving it. We appreciate the fearless and the passionate, who force us to be better. Everything we do sits on a pillar of diversity, equity and inclusion - diverse perspectives, backgrounds and ideas achieve innovation and make us successful.

Please note that we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position. These tools may analyze application materials and assist our team in identifying candidates whose qualifications best match the requirements of the role. If you have questions about our use of AI in the hiring process, or would like more information, please contact us.

Pay Rate Range

306 - 344 GBP daily

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