At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and build scalable Azure infrastructure while collaborating with innovative teams.
- Company: Leading organisation undergoing digital transformation with a focus on cloud technology.
- Benefits: Remote work, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Hands-on role with excellent career advancement opportunities.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and shape the future of cloud infrastructure.
- Qualifications: 3+ years in Cloud Infrastructure Engineering with strong Azure expertise.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
We're working with a leading organisation undergoing significant digital transformation, and they're looking for an experienced Azure Platform Engineer to join their Infrastructure and Platform Engineering team. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape and evolve a modern Azure cloud environment, working with cutting-edge technologies while supporting enterprise-scale operations.
As an Azure Platform Engineer, you'll play a key role in designing, building, and supporting scalable infrastructure solutions in Azure. You'll work across a broad range of technologies including SaaS, PaaS, networking, identity, storage, and security. This is a hands-on role where you'll contribute to projects, embed automation and security by design, and collaborate closely with product and development teams in an Agile environment.
Key skills for the Azure Platform Engineer:
- Build and maintain infrastructure using Terraform in a DevOps environment.
- Drive adoption of Kubernetes (AKS) and containerised applications.
- Design and manage CI/CD workflows for infrastructure deployment.
- Implement observability and monitoring with Azure Monitor, Prometheus, Grafana, and Open Telemetry.
- Champion security and compliance, embedding policies into IaC and CI/CD processes.
- Support migrations into Azure and contribute to the platform roadmap.
- Act as a subject matter expert, mentoring colleagues and liaising with external vendors when required.
Additional key skills:
- 3+ years' experience working as a Cloud Infrastructure Engineer with a strong focus on Microsoft Azure.
- 6+ years in infrastructure engineering or support roles (Windows Server, Active Directory, etc.).
- Hands-on experience with Terraform and IaC in a DevOps setting.
- Strong knowledge of Kubernetes (AKS) and Docker.
- Familiarity with Azure hub/spoke architecture, networking, IDAM, and security best practices.
- Knowledge of ITIL processes (release, deployment, change management).
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to influence and lead when required.
If you're an Azure specialist passionate about automation, security, and building enterprise-scale infrastructure, we'd love to hear from you.
Remote Azure Platform Engineer in Rochdale employer: Clearwater People Solutions Ltd
Join a forward-thinking organisation at the forefront of digital transformation, where as a Remote Azure Platform Engineer, you'll be empowered to innovate and shape a modern Azure cloud environment. Enjoy a collaborative work culture that values continuous learning and professional growth, with opportunities to mentor others and lead impactful projects. With a focus on cutting-edge technologies and a commitment to security and automation, this role offers a rewarding experience in a dynamic Agile setting.
Contact Details:
Clearwater People Solutions Ltd Recruitment Team
