At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and manage Azure infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code and automation.
- Company: Established organisation transforming with cloud technology and investing in Microsoft Azure.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid work model, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a technically strong team focused on modern cloud practices.
- Why this job: Shape a growing Azure platform and influence technical decisions in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Experience with Azure, Terraform or Bicep, and strong automation skills.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 62000 £ per year.
Location: Hybrid – West Midlands (approx. twice per month)
Salary: £55,000 - £62,000
Tech: Azure, Terraform or Bicep, Kubernetes, Infrastructure as Code, Azure Networking, PowerShell, CI/CD, PaaS, IaaS
No visa sponsorship provided and must be based in the UK to be considered
The Company
Our client is a well-established organisation undergoing an exciting cloud transformation, with technology playing a central role in the future of the business. They are continuing to invest heavily in Microsoft Azure and are looking for an Azure Platform Engineer to help build, automate and evolve a secure, scalable cloud platform.
This is an opportunity to join a technically strong team where you will have genuine influence over how cloud infrastructure is designed, deployed and managed.
The Role
This is a hands-on Platform Engineering role with a strong focus on Infrastructure as Code, automation and cloud engineering. You will be responsible for building and maintaining Azure infrastructure using modern DevOps practices, helping to create repeatable, scalable and secure cloud environments. Working closely with Development, Security and Networking teams, you will improve deployment processes, automate infrastructure provisioning and contribute to the ongoing evolution of the Azure platform.
If you enjoy replacing manual processes with automation and building cloud infrastructure the right way, you will fit in well here.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, deploy and manage Azure infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code
- Build and maintain reusable Terraform or Bicep templates for cloud resources
- Automate infrastructure provisioning and operational tasks using PowerShell and Azure tooling
- Develop and improve CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure deployments
- Manage Azure networking including Virtual Networks, NSGs, Load Balancers and Application Gateways
- Support Azure PaaS and IaaS services across production environments
- Contribute to container-based platforms, with exposure to Kubernetes being highly desirable
- Ensure cloud environments remain secure, resilient and compliant with best practice
- Collaborate with Development, Security and Infrastructure teams to deliver reliable platform services
- Support monitoring, optimisation and continuous improvement across the Azure estate
About You
You are an experienced Azure Platform, DevOps or Cloud Engineer who enjoys building cloud infrastructure through code rather than manual configuration. You will have strong Azure experience and be passionate about automation, modern cloud practices and delivering robust, scalable infrastructure.
Skills & Experience
- Strong commercial experience working with Microsoft Azure
- Proven experience implementing Infrastructure as Code using Terraform or Bicep
- Experience automating infrastructure deployments using PowerShell or similar scripting languages
- Strong understanding of Azure networking, identity and cloud security
- Experience working with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps methodologies
- Exposure to Kubernetes or containerised workloads would be highly beneficial
- Experience with Azure PaaS and IaaS services
- Knowledge of monitoring, governance and cloud best practices
- Microsoft Azure certifications would be advantageous but are not essential
Why Apply?
This is an opportunity to help shape a growing Azure platform within an organisation that is investing heavily in cloud technology. You will work with modern tooling, influence technical decisions and play a key role in driving Infrastructure as Code and automation across the business.
If you are looking for a role where you can move beyond traditional infrastructure support and focus on building scalable cloud platforms using DevOps best practices, this is an excellent opportunity.
Cloud Infrastructure Engineer in Birmingham employer: Immersum
Join a forward-thinking organisation in the West Midlands that is at the forefront of cloud transformation, where your expertise as a Cloud Infrastructure Engineer will directly influence the design and management of a secure, scalable Azure platform. With a strong emphasis on automation and Infrastructure as Code, you'll thrive in a collaborative environment that values innovation and offers ample opportunities for professional growth and development. Enjoy the benefits of a hybrid work model, competitive salary, and the chance to work with cutting-edge technology while contributing to meaningful projects.
