About the job

The Platform Reliability and Release Engineer at Jisc plays a vital role in ensuring the stability, scalability, and efficiency of core financial systems, with a specific focus on Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations. This hybrid role involves supporting platform operations, managing release cycles, maintaining sandbox environments, implementing automation practices, and ensuring secure, high-quality updates into live environments. The position sits within the Group CTO directorate and works closely with development and operational teams to bridge the gap between system development and deployment. Responsibilities include release planning, tooling support, incident response, environment maintenance, and performance monitoring. Ideal candidates will have hands-on experience with D365 environments, configuration, DevOps tooling, and technologies such as C# .NET, Power Automate, and OData. Strong communication skills, adaptability, and a proactive mindset are essential. Jisc offers flexible working, a comprehensive benefits package, and is a licensed Skilled Worker visa sponsor, though relocation or visa fees are not covered by the employer. The role supports a culture of lifelong learning, inclusivity, and innovation in the UK’s education and research digital ecosystem.