Cloud Infrastructure Engineer in London

We're looking for a Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to design, automate, and optimise our cloud based infrastructure on a permanent basis. You'll build modern Azure solutions, automate processes using PowerShell, C#, Azure DevOps, Git, Bicep and ensure our cloud environment is secure, scalable, and efficient.

You'll manage and enhance key platforms including Azure, Microsoft 365, Active Directory, and Microsoft Entra, while overseeing monitoring, performance, and lifecycle management. You'll also strengthen security through proactive vulnerability management, automated remediation and robust backup strategies, supported by strong networking knowledge.

This collaborative role involves working closely with teams across the business, supporting day to day operations, and maintaining clear technical documentation. If you're passionate about cloud engineering and automation, this is a great opportunity to make a real impact.

This is a hybrid opportunity, a blend of homebased and office working. Our linked office for this role is in London (near Tower Hill). You will be expected to attend the office once a fortnight. Travel costs to the London office are not covered by the charity.

• Azure DevOps experience including pipeline creation, management, optimization, and release.
• Proven ability to architect and implement solutions across the Azure platform (App Services, Functions, Storage, Networking, Virtual Machines, etc.)
• In-depth experience with Microsoft Azure, with emphasis on automation and scripting.
• Proven experience deploying and managing IaaS and PaaS workloads on Microsoft Azure.
• Experience in effectively addressing vulnerabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and make independent decisions, as well as effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.

• Advanced scripting skills (preferably PowerShell and C#) with demonstrated ability to build complex automation solutions.
• Proficiency with Git source control and workflows.
• Understanding of IaaS/PaaS/SaaS approaches to infrastructure and their trade-offs.
• Understanding of IT security principles.
• Understanding of the product lifecycle, from inception to decommissioning.
• Understanding of common networking concepts and protocols.

• Strong communication skills, verbal and written.

• Infrastructure as Code experience deploying and managing Azure infrastructure programmatically through automation (Bicep, Terraform, or ARM templates).
• Experience with container technologies (Docker, Azure Container Instances, Azure Kubernetes Service).
• Linux management experience.

• C# development skills for custom tooling, Azure Functions, and automation utilities.
• Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools (Application Insights, Log Analytics, Azure Monitor).
• Relevant Microsoft Azure certifications (AZ-104, AZ-305, or AZ-400).

What we offer in return:

• Competitive salary, 26 days annual leave + bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme.
• Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, Health cashback plan and EAP.
• Car Benefit Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loan.
• Techscheme - buy any tech from Apple or Currys, up to £1000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free.
• Blue Light Card Scheme.
• You Did It Awards - recognition awards from £100-250.

The role will be required to be in the linked office at least once a fortnight. In this case the linked office is One America Square.

Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. Age UK is a Disability Confident Scheme employer.

Reasonable adjustments for disabled job seekers can be accessed at any stage of the recruitment process.

Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.