Senior Platform Engineer

Auckland, NZ
Consulting & Advisory
Full-Time

Role introduction

About HSO

HSO is a leading global business transformation partner, specialising in Microsoft cloud-based business applications, data and analytics, and digital innovation. We work with organisations across a wide range of industries to design, implement and support technology solutions that enable smarter decision‑making, operational efficiency, and sustainable growth.

With deep industry expertise and strong cloud architecture capability, our teams deliver end‑to‑end solutions that help customers maximise the value of their Microsoft investments.


About the Role

As a Senior Platform Engineer, you will design and deliver modern cloud platform solutions that drive business efficiency and innovation. This is a senior, client-facing role where you’ll combine technical expertise with leadership to deliver high-quality outcomes across a variety of projects.

You’ll work closely with customers to understand their needs, design solutions, and lead delivery—while also contributing to internal capability and continuous improvement.


Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the design, implementation, testing, and support of cloud platform solutions
  • Work directly with clients to scope, design, and deliver scalable and maintainable solutions
  • Lead end-to-end project delivery, either independently or as part of a team
  • Apply cloud architecture best practices and design patterns across solutions
  • Provide technical troubleshooting and identify opportunities for improvement
  • Facilitate workshops and support clients in adopting new technologies
  • Contribute to documentation, standards, and best practices
  • Coach and mentor technical team members
  • Continuously explore and share emerging technologies and innovations
  • Promote a strong DevOps mindset and improve development lifecycles
  • Support internal systems and collaborate with leadership to enhance processes and tools

What You’ll Bring

  • 5+ years’ experience delivering cloud platform or infrastructure solutions in production
  • Strong experience across modern cloud technologies (ideally Microsoft Azure)
  • Proven ability to lead projects and technical teams end-to-end
  • Experience with DevOps practices and development lifecycle methodologies
  • Strong problem-solving and organisational skills
  • Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
  • Experience working directly with clients and running technical workshops
  • Strong understanding of security, privacy, and cloud cost optimisation
  • A proactive mindset with a passion for learning and sharing knowledge

Why Join Us

  • Work on cutting-edge cloud and data projects
  • Be part of a highly skilled and collaborative team
  • Opportunities to lead, mentor, and grow your career
  • Exposure to a wide range of industries and technologies
  • Supportive culture focused on innovation and continuous improvement

Additional Information

  • Occasional domestic and international travel may be required

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Why work at HSO?

At HSO we take pride in being large enough to serve, but small enough to care. We are uniquely positioned to empower you to transform your career without compromising your life and we take pride in investing as much in our people as we do in our clients.

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    Collaborative

    At HSO we enjoy a culture of collaboration and support and a collaborative hybrid working model where we team flexibly with purpose at the heart of our working arrangements. We use teamwork not just to meet challenges, but to also promote one another’s success.

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    Ever-Evolving

    We believe strongly in our values of always learning, always evolving and not standing still. HSO is dedicated to the ongoing professional development of people starting with the training and certification of our early career starters through to supporting senior experienced professionals.

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    Value Driven

    Our values and culture are attractive to people who want to work with value-driven teams around the world. Collaborating with colleagues and clients who are experts in their field provides an exceptional opportunity in your career to be continuously upskilling and expanding your knowledge and talent for accelerated learning and career progression.

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    Entrepreneurial

    At HSO we transform the way in which people work and how businesses operate to get results for our clients. This takes exceptional cutting-edge technology, knowledge, talent, determination and entrepreneurial spirit. Our culture and values support entrepreneurial mindsets and attitudes where your voice will always be heard.