Platform Engineer - Azure Data & AI Platform

Who are we?

Howden is a global insurance group with employee ownership at its heart. Together, we have pushed the boundaries of insurance. We are united by a shared passion and no-limits mindset, and our strength lies in our ability to collaborate as a powerful international team comprised of 24,000 employees spanning over 56 countries.

People join Howden for many different reasons, but they stay for the same one: our culture. It’s what sets us apart, and the reason our employees have been turning down headhunters for years. Whatever your priorities – work / life balance, career progression, sustainability, volunteering – you’ll find like-minded people driving change at Howden.

Senior Platform Engineer - Azure Data & AI Platform

We are looking for senior platform engineers to build and operate our Azure-based data and AI platform. This is hands-on infrastructure and platform work - you'll be writing Terraform, designing network architecture, implementing MLOps (AI model) pipelines, and establishing DevSecOps patterns that engineering teams can use.

This isn't a «thought leadership» or «strategy» role. You'll be in the code, in the CLI, and in the infrastructure daily.

Azure Platform Engineering (40%)

Databricks & Data Platform (30%)

MLOps & AI Platform (20%)

DevSecOps & Platform Enablement (10%)

What We Need From You

Required

What Actually Matters

Actual flexibility: Remote-first with occasional in-office travel for workshops/planning. We care about outcomes, not seat time.

Real learning budget: for conferences, training, certifications. We expect you to use it.

Tooling: You'll get the equipment and licenses you need to do the job properly.

Grown-up engineering culture:

Add the usual stuff here: How to apply, interview process.

A career that you define. At Howden, we value diversity – there is no one Howden type. Instead, we’re looking for individuals who share the same values as us:

Reasonable adjustments

We're committed to providing reasonable accommodations at Howden to ensure that our positions align well with your needs. Besides the usual adjustments such as software, IT, and office setups, we can also accommodate other changes such as flexible hours* or hybrid working*.

If you're excited by this role but have some doubts about whether it’s the right fit for you, send us your application – if your profile fits the role’s criteria, we will be in touch to assist in helping to get you set up with any reasonable adjustments you may require.

Permanent