Job Overview

About the BMA

The British Medical Association (BMA) is the trade union and professional body for doctors in the UK.  We represent, support and negotiate on behalf of all UK doctors and medical students. 

Join the BMA at a crucial time for doctors and the NHS and be part of a team working for better pay and conditions for the profession.

About the role

We're looking for a Platform Engineer Principle to join our Technology Services team. As part of the Platforms team you will be responsible for maintaining our on-premise and Azure infrastructure ensuring our server and IT infrastructure estate is configured to meet security baselines, patched and backed up.  You'll also maintain and monitor the Azure back-end infrastructure and Windows suite of domain services.

If you have proven experience working within Microsoft Azure alongside specialist knowledge in managing a Windows Server estate then this could be the role for you. You will have the opportunity to use your skills to support our transition in to new Azure environment.

To be successful as  Platform Engineer Principle you'll have:

• Demonstrable experience in an infrastructure administrator role or equivalent
• Experience working with Microsoft Azure, configuring services and an understanding of core cloud concepts
• Proven and specialist knowledge in managing a Windows Server estate
• A solid understanding of cyber security principles and experience with defining and maintaining security baselines across Windows devices and IS020001
• Knowledge of infrastructure backups both cloud and on-premise
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues across the association
• Awareness in ITIL ideally trained on it's importance (desirable)
• Relevant technical qualifications in Microsoft and cloud-based technologies
• Experience with Azure Update Manager and BICEP IaC (desirable)

Why work for us?

We offer a wide range of benefits including:

• 30 days holiday entitlement plus bank holidays and a BMA company day
• Double matching pension contributions up to 12% of salary
• Additional leave entitlement for volunteering or moving house (after completion of probationary period)
• Onsite gym and subsidised café at BMA House
• Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) with free confidential counselling, a helpline and specialist support available
• BMA Law - discounted rates for employees requiring legal services such as will writing/conveyancing
• Multiple flexible benefits and discounts through our employee benefits platform
• Lots of Learning and Development/training opportunities via our internal learning hub
• Season ticket loan (up to £10,000) after completion of probationary period

Anonymous recruitment

The BMA endeavours to be an inclusive employer, ensuring fairness and consistency to select the best candidate for roles. To support our aims, we use specific software to remove all personal identifying information from CVs and applications.  Personal information such as name, date of birth, age and gender are anonymised and will only become visible to hiring managers if you are selected for interview.

Whether the role needs you to work at home, in an office or in a hybrid way, we`ll provide all the support you need.  

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please apply through our website. However,  if you require any reasonable adjustments or additional support at any point during the application process, please email recruitment@bma.org.uk.

Diversity & Inclusion Monitoring: 

Our ambition is to work together to promote a more inclusive environment, which attracts everybody with the right skills and experience and signals our commitment to celebrate and promote diversity.

BMA is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We want people to bring their unique blend of experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and knowledge as we recognise that diversity makes us stronger.

Please note, we are unable to provide sponsorship under the UK points-based immigration system, as we do not hold a sponsorship licence.