At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and optimise secure cloud solutions on Microsoft Azure.
- Company: Join a leading tech firm focused on innovation and collaboration.
- Benefits: Attractive salary, flexible working options, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with mentorship opportunities and career advancement.
- Why this job: Be at the forefront of cloud technology and make a real difference.
- Qualifications: 6+ years in cloud engineering with strong Azure expertise required.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Azure Engineer to join our technology team.
The ideal candidate will have 6+ years of hands-on experience in designing, deploying, managing, and optimizing cloud solutions on Microsoft Azure.
This role requires strong expertise in Azure infrastructure, networking, security, automation, Infrastructure as Code, and Dev Ops practices.
The selected candidate will play a key role in building secure, scalable, and resilient cloud environments while supporting modernization, migration, and operational excellence initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain scalable, secure, and highly available solutions on Microsoft Azure.
- Build and maintain cloud environments using Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates.
- Automate infrastructure provisioning, deployments, and operational tasks using Power Shell, Azure CLI, Bash, or Python.
- Develop, manage, and optimize CI/CD pipelines using Azure Dev Ops, Git Hub Actions, or equivalent tools.
- Configure and manage Azure networking components including VNets, NSGs, Application Gateway, Load Balancers, Private Endpoints, VPN Gateway, and Express Route.
- Implement and manage identity, access, and governance controls using Azure AD, RBAC, Managed Identities, Conditional Access, and Azure Policy.
- Ensure cloud security best practices through encryption, secrets management, monitoring, vulnerability remediation, and compliance alignment.
- Monitor system health, performance, and availability using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights.
- Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure, connectivity, deployment, and performance issues across Azure environments.
- Support cloud migration and modernization programs from on-premises or other cloud platforms to Azure.
- Optimize cloud resources for cost, performance, scalability, and reliability.
- Prepare and maintain technical documentation, SOPs, architecture notes, and operational runbooks.
- Collaborate with development, security, and operations teams to ensure smooth delivery and support of cloud-based solutions.
- Mentor junior team members and contribute to cloud standards, governance, and engineering best practices.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline.
- 5+ years of relevant experience in cloud engineering with strong hands-on expertise in Microsoft Azure.
- Proven experience in designing and managing production-grade Azure environments.
- Strong hands-on experience with Azure Iaa S and Paa S services.
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates.
- Strong scripting and automation skills using Power Shell, Azure CLI, Bash, or Python.
- Experience with CI/CD pipeline implementation and support.
- Strong understanding of Azure networking, security, and governance.
- Experience with cloud monitoring, logging, and incident response.
- Good understanding of backup, disaster recovery, business continuity, and high availability architecture.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
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Senior Azure Engineer in Guildford employer: Hexaware Technologies
Hexaware Technologies is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration in the heart of Greater London. Employees benefit from attractive career development opportunities, engaging in transformative projects within the financial services sector, while enjoying a supportive environment that values leadership and professional growth.
