Azure DevOps Engineer in Manchester

UBDS is seeking a Cloud Engineer with hands‐on experience in Microsoft Azure to join our growing Cloud Platforms team. This role is ideal for a technically proficient professional who enjoys working in fast‐paced client environments and delivering scalable, secure, and innovative cloud solutions. You will play a key role in helping clients modernise their technology estates, transform legacy systems, and accelerate their journey to the cloud.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver cloud transformation and operations initiatives across a range of client engagements.

Deploy and manage core Microsoft Azure solutions, with a focus on scalability, performance and security.

Support the design, build, and migration of cloud environments, ensuring they meet architectural and operational best practices.

Migrate and modernise legacy infrastructure and applications using Azure‐native tools and services.

Engage with stakeholders to gather technical requirements, translate them into deliverables, and provide continuous feedback throughout delivery cycles.

Respond rapidly to evolving client needs and priorities within dynamic and agile project environments.

Produce high‐quality technical documentation and support knowledge transfer activities.

Requirements

Extensive hands‐on experience in a cloud engineering role with a strong focus on Microsoft Azure.

Proven track record of delivering Azure build and migration projects, including the provisioning of enterprise‐scale environments.

Experience in deploying and managing both Windows and Linux virtual machines (VMs).

Strong proficiency in infrastructure as code using ARM (Azure Resource Manager) templates and/or Terraform.

Microsoft certifications (e.g., Azure Administrator, Azure Solutions Architect) or a demonstrable commitment to continuous professional development.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to clearly document technical processes and solutions.

Strong problem‐solving skills and a collaborative approach to delivery.

Desirable Technical Competencies

Azure Compute: Virtual Machines, VM Scale Sets (VMSS), App Services, Azure Functions

Azure Networking: Virtual Networks, ExpressRoute, Network Security Groups (NSGs), Azure Firewall, Front Door, DNS, UDR, Traffic Manager

Azure Storage: Blob Storage, Managed Disks, Azure Files

Azure Management & Governance: Resource Manager, Policy Management, RBAC, Bastion, Automation, Azure Monitor, Defender, Backup, Site Recovery (ASR)

Azure Migration Tools: Azure Migrate and third‐party migration utilities

Security Clearance RequirementDue to the nature of our client work, you must currently hold Security Check (SC) clearance or be eligible to obtain SC clearance as part of your employment with the UBDS group.

BenefitsUBDS Group fosters a collaborative environment where creativity and innovation are encouraged, allowing employees to contribute ideas and solutions that have a tangible impact on the company and its clients.

Employee Benefits

Training – All team members are offered options in technical, business or methodological skill development.

Private medical cover for you and your spouse/partner, offered via Vitality.

Discretionary bonus based on a blend of personal and company performance.

Holiday – 25 days, plus 1 day for birthday and 1 day for work anniversary in addition to UK bank holidays.

Electric Vehicle leasing with salary sacrifice.

Contributed Pension Scheme.

Death in service cover.

About UBDS GroupAt UBDS Group our mission is to support entrepreneurs who are setting new standards with technology solutions across cloud services, cybersecurity, data and AI, ensuring that every investment advances our commitment to innovation, making a difference, and creating impactful solutions for organisations and society.

Equal OpportunitiesWe are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.

Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

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