Overview

Join our journey to create a new experience for the National Lottery and help us to power change for the greater good.Hybrid : This role is 3 days a week in the Watford, Hertfordshire office.Platform : This role primarily sits in the Microsoft Azure TeamAbout us:

We are Allwyn UK, part of the Allwyn Entertainment Group – a multi-national lottery operator with a market-leading presence in Austria, the Czech Republic, Greece, Cyprus and Italy. We have been officially awarded the Fourth Licence (10-year licence) to operate the National Lottery starting February 2024. We’ve developed ground-breaking technologies, built player protection frameworks, and have a proven track record of making lotteries better. Our aim is to create one of the UK’s most inclusive organisations – where people can bring the best of themselves, to do their best work, every day, for the benefit of good causes.While the main contribution of the National Lottery to society is through the funds to good causes, at Allwyn we put our purpose and values at the heart of everything we do. Join us as we embark on a once-in-a-lifetime, largescale transformation journey to build a bigger, better, and safer National Lottery that delivers more money to good causes.Role Purpose:Part of the Cloud Centre of Excellence team, you will manage the day-to-day support and change activities across the new

Microsoft Azure platform .As the technical SME, your main responsibilities will be to support architects in designing, implementing and managing the Azure based solutions. This role ensures secure and efficient deployment of the company’s Azure based systems, aligning with business objectives and regulatory requirements.You will need to demonstrate a strong understanding of Azure components such as Virtual Networking, Virtual Machines, Application Gateways, Network Security Groups, Landing Zones, Management Groups and Azure Policies whilst maintaining the ability to be very “hands on”.The role requires experience and a proven track record of delivering Azure solutions to enterprise level organisations.Role Responsibilities:

Develop and deploy scalable, secure, and reliable cloud solutions using AWS/Azure resourcesSupport architecture in translating business requirements into technical specificationsAnalyse current systems and infrastructure to identify areas for improvementProvide SME support and guidance to other team members regarding our cloud eco-systemEnsure the cloud environment meets compliance and security standardsAbility to identify, analyse, and resolve infrastructure vulnerabilities and application deployment issuesSupport the Documentation of designs for architects and have the skills to present to various Governance boards for approvalGood experience with Terraform and the principles of best practice with IaCA willingness to get “stuck into the code” rather than needing to wait for a developer to explain how it worksKey Measures of Success:

Day to day task focused management on technical delivery for the portfolio, taking full accountability in adhering to the agreed planWorking in alignment with suppliers, the Technical Delivery team and the PMO to ensure that the appropriate technical solutions are availableWorking closely with third parties, internal technology team, external technology suppliers, other Technical Delivery Managers and functional SME’sDetailed Management of the Critical Path ensuring any potential deviation is identified and or escalated as appropriateAbility to problem solve as appropriate; addressing challenges and issues that arise during the scope for the project and escalating to the relevant stakeholders where necessaryKey Skills and Experience:

Proven experience in supporting architects with designing and implementing Cloud systemsStrong understanding of Cloud concepts, practices and proceduresExcellent problem solving and analytical skillsExcellent Stake Holder management skills both technical and non-technicalExcellent documentation skills using Confluence, Word and VisionWork within an Agile framework using JiraProven experience managing cloud computing platforms (e.g. AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes)Passion for technology and a commitment to continuous learnYou thrive on responsibility and completing tasks in a timely manner with good, clear communicationYou are equally comfortable working independently, and in a team to deliver excellence, working across boundaries and within the wider technology functionExcellent communication and influencing skills, including the ability to explain complex technical challenges in a simple and effective mannerDetermined to succeed, high energy with humility and a strong personal driveOur goal is to create one of the UK’s most inclusive organisations – where people can bring the best of themselves, to do their best work, every day, for the benefit of good causes.Allwyn is an equal opportunity employer which prides itself in being diverse and inclusive. We do not tolerate discrimination, harassment, or victimisation in the workplace. All employment decisions at Allwyn are based on the business needs, the job requirements, and the individual qualifications. Allwyn encourages applications from individuals regardless of age, disability (visible or hidden), sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.Benefits:

26 days paid leave (plus bank holidays)Annual bonus scheme2 x Life Days4 x Salary of Life InsurancePension: we’ll match your contribution up to 8.5%Single Private Health Cover£500 Wellness AllowanceIncome ProtectionEnhanced parental leave (maternity and paternity)Eye Care, Dental and Cycle To Work schemes

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