Platform Engineer - 37,746 Hemel Hempstead - Hybrid (minimum 3 days in the office)Are you an experienced professional with a passion for cloud infrastructure and innovation? Hightown is excited to announce a brand-new opportunity for aPlatform Engineer to join our dynamic team!About the Role:As our Platform Engineer, you will be responsible for supporting and maintaining our Azure cloud infrastructure, wide and local area networks, and on-premises infrastructure. Your primary responsibility will be to manage and optimise Azure cloud services, ensuring ongoing high availability, security, and performance.Key Responsibilities:Manage Azure Resources: Oversee virtual machines, storage accounts, databases, and networking components.Develop Automation Scripts: Streamline operations and improve efficiency.Collaborate with Development Teams: Ensure seamless integration of applications with the infrastructure.Troubleshoot and Resolve Issues: Address cloud and network infrastructure problems in a timely manner.Stay Current: Keep up with emerging technologies and industry trends to continually improve infrastructure and services.Experience and Qualifications:Degree: Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.Certifications: Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate or Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert.Proven Experience: As a Platform Engineer or similar role, with a focus on Azure cloud infrastructure.Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge