At a Glance
- Tasks: Support and enhance Azure environments while automating deployments and managing resources.
- Company: Join a leading multi-brand automotive services group in the UK.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate, remote work, and a chance to make a difference.
- Other info: Great career growth opportunities and a commitment to climate action.
- Why this job: Be part of a tech transformation and work with cutting-edge cloud technologies.
- Qualifications: Hands-on Azure experience and scripting skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
Contract: £400 per day (Inside IR35) | Remote (UK-based candidates only) Initial 6-months contract.
Our client is one of the UK's largest multi-brand automotive services groups, with operations spanning several European markets. As the business continues to consolidate and modernise its technology estate, they’re looking for a Cloud Engineer to join on a contract basis, working primarily across Azure and Microsoft 365, with some exposure to Google Cloud Platform and Salesforce.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Supporting, maintaining and improving the organisation's Azure environment, including compute, storage, networking and identity (Azure AD/Entra ID).
- Building and maintaining automation and infrastructure-as-code to keep deployments consistent and repeatable.
- Provisioning and configuring Azure resources including Virtual Machines, Storage, Networking and Entra ID, supporting migration activity, troubleshooting deployments and handling patching and maintenance.
- Writing and maintaining PowerShell, Azure CLI or Python scripts, and contributing to Infrastructure as Code using Bicep, ARM templates or Terraform.
- Helping implement access controls and encryption via Microsoft Defender for Cloud and Azure Policy, maintaining logs, supporting audits and flagging risks.
- Working with internal stakeholders and third-party vendors to deliver changes safely and with minimal disruption.
What You’ll Bring:
Essential:
- Strong, hands-on experience administering Microsoft Azure (IaaS/PaaS, networking, identity, monitoring).
- Solid experience managing a Microsoft 365 tenant (Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, Intune, security & compliance).
- Comfortable scripting and automating routine tasks (PowerShell, Python or similar).
- Able to work independently in a fully remote role, with clear communication back to non-technical stakeholders.
Desirable:
- Exposure to Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
- Familiarity with Salesforce administration or supporting Salesforce integrations.
If you’ve held any of these roles or used these technologies/skills, this role could be a great fit: Cloud Engineer, Azure Engineer, Azure Administrator, Azure Cloud Engineer, Cloud Infrastructure Engineer, Cloud Platform Engineer, Cloud Support Engineer, Infrastructure Engineer, Cloud Solutions Engineer.
Cloud Engineer in Letchworth Garden City employer: Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Limited
Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of Bath, where innovation meets security. With a strong commitment to employee growth, you will have the opportunity to shape security policies and strategies while enjoying a generous benefits package, including hybrid working, extensive holiday allowance, and support for personal life events. Join a forward-thinking team that values your expertise and invests in your professional development, all while making a positive impact through initiatives like donations to The Born Free Foundation.
Contact Details:
Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Limited Recruitment Team
