Senior Platform Engineer

The Role:
As a Senior Platform Engineer you will lead in building, maintaining and governing technology solutions that enable colleagues around the club to make better footballing decisions using data.

Key Responsibilities
As a Senior Platform Engineer, you will:

• Own the design, provisioning, and ongoing management of the football data cloud estate
• Lead cloud infrastructure and network architecture in Azure, ensuring solutions are secure, scalable, cost‑effective
• Manage authentication and authorisation of our football data platform, including identity, access patterns and governance using Microsoft Entra
• Define and champion best practices for CI/CD and deployment automation across the business
• Proactively identify platform risks, bottlenecks, and opportunities for improvement, driving continuous evolution of the cloud estate
• Produce high‑quality documentation and architectural guidance to enable self‑service and consistency across engineering teams

The Person:
We’d love you to bring:

• Deep, hands-on experience designing and operating production cloud platforms in Azure
• Strong abilities with Infrastructure as Code tools, preferably Terraform
• Demonstrable examples of owning cloud estate provisioning, governance, and lifecycle management
• Expertise in identity and access management
• A solid understanding of containerisation and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes
• Experience with Databricks and modern cloud‑based data platforms
• Advanced proficiency in CI/CD, Git‑based workflows, and deployment automation
• A commitment to best practices in monitoring, e.g. with Grafana, Elastic stack, Datadog.
• A drive for continuous improvement in your work and that of others

Desirable (but not essential)

• Experience with relational databases, e.g. PostgreSQL
• Scripting abilities with Python and Bash

Our Values:
Badge – Earn the badge, every day. Respect our history and heritage. Be best in class and deliver to the standards expected of Manchester United. No one is bigger than the club.
Bravery – Be bold, be brave, and take calculated risks. Do things differently and innovate. Lead by example and do what’s right for the club, even when it’s hard.
Spirit – Embody the spirit of Manchester United. Show strength of character, act with passion, and fight back, no matter what.

What We Offer: 
At Manchester United, we recognise that our people are at the heart of our success. That’s why we offer a range of rewards designed to support your professional and personal well-being:

• Annual Incentive Scheme to reward your dedication and hard work
• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) and an opportunity to purchase additional holiday days
• Electric Vehicle scheme via Octopus and cycle to work scheme
• Wellness Support with access to mental health resources, digital health checks, and & nutritionists through Aviva Digicare+ Workplace
• Exclusive Discounts through our United Rewards platform, giving you access to exclusive deals from the club and partners
• Gym Facilities in our onsite locations and opportunities for regular social events and team-building activities
• Enhanced family Leave Benefits and policies
• Enhanced Career Development with access to professional learning platforms like LinkedIn Learning, and internal training programs
• A Supportive Work Environment that values diversity, equity and inclusion, and individual growth

Our Commitment to You:
At Manchester United, we believe that a diverse and inclusive environment makes us stronger. We are committed to building a team where everyone feels welcomed, valued, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives. Diversity, equity and inclusion are at the core of our recruitment strategy, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Ready to Join Us?
If this sounds like the perfect role for you, please submit your application.

Manchester United is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults, and as part of this commitment, all candidates will undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check and reference checks.

If you need any adjustments to help you perform at your best during the recruitment process, please feel free to contact us, and we will be happy to discuss them with you.
 
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