Azure Engineer

An Azure Engineer is required for our client based in Manchester. This is a hybrid position, with around one day per week on site. The role will require site visits around Manchester, therefore a driving licence/car would be preferential. Work may sometimes be required outside of standard business hours during system upgrades, migrations, or incident response.

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Azure Engineer with substantial hands-on experience designing, deploying, and managing solutions in Microsoft Azure environments. As an integral part of the cloud engineering team, you will architect, implement, and optimize scalable, secure, and robust cloud infrastructures, helping to transform our organization’s IT landscape. The ideal candidate will be passionate about cloud technology, demonstrates a strong problem-solving ability, and thrives in a dynamic, collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and architect end-to-end cloud solutions on Microsoft Azure to meet business requirements and strategic objectives.
• Deploy, configure, and maintain Azure services including (but not limited to): Azure Virtual Machines, App Services, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure Functions, Logic Apps, Azure Active Directory, Virtual Networks, and Azure Storage.
• Implement and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as ARM templates, Bicep, Terraform, and PowerShell DSC.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize Azure workloads to ensure high availability, performance, and cost-effectiveness.
• Design and implement security best practices, including identity and access management, secure networking, encryption, and compliance controls within Azure environments.
• Collaborate with software development teams to create CI/CD pipelines and automate deployment processes using Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions.
• Perform migrations from on-premises or other cloud platforms to Azure, ensuring minimal downtime and business continuity.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, architectural diagrams, and runbooks.
• Participate in capacity planning, disaster recovery, and backup strategies across Azure resources.

Qualifications and Skills

• Extensive experience in IT infrastructure or cloud engineering, with strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure.
• Strong expertise in Azure-native services, cloud networking, security, and automation.
• Proficiency with scripting and automation tools such as PowerShell, Azure CLI, and/or Python.
• Solid understanding of DevOps principles and tools, including Azure DevOps, Git, GitHub, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies, such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with monitoring and observability solutions such as Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights.
• Knowledge of identity and access management, governance, and compliance within Azure environments.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex issues and perform root-cause analysis across cloud and hybrid infrastructures.
• Azure certifications such as Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure Administrator Associate, or Azure DevOps Engineer Expert are strongly preferred.

Benefits include;

• 35 days paid annual leave plus 8 bank holidays.
• Significant pension contribution.
• Retail discounts.
• Cycle to work scheme.