Cloud Engineering Consultant, Azure

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Work closely with client stakeholders to comprehend their business goals and technical needs, offering expert guidance and creating optimal cloud solutions on Azure.

• Oversee the practical implementation and deployment of cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) methodologies with tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.

• Design and construct the essential cloud services needed to support contemporary data platforms, which include data lakes, data warehouses, and machine learning environments.

• Create and manage CI/CD pipelines to automate the deployment, testing, and integration of both infrastructure and applications.

• Provide continuous operational support and maintenance for client cloud environments as part of our managed services, ensuring reliability, security, and performance.

• Enforce and implement cloud security best practices, cost management techniques, and governance policies to maintain secure, compliant, and cost-effective client environments.

• Support the sales team from a technical standpoint during pre-sales activities, including contributing to proposals and presenting technical solutions to potential clients.

• Serve as a subject matter expert within the organization, mentoring junior staff and contributing to internal best practices and knowledge bases.

⛳️ Requirements

• Demonstrated commercial experience in a Cloud Engineer, DevOps, or Cloud Consultant position.

• Comprehensive knowledge and hands-on experience with key Microsoft Azure services (e.g., Virtual Machines, Azure Storage, Virtual Networks / Gateways, RBAC, Management Groups, Azure SQL / Managed Instance, Azure Functions, Azure Data Factory, Azure Kubernetes Service / Azure Container Service).

• Strong expertise in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform and/or Bicep, along with a solid understanding of Azure Resource Manager.

• Experience with scripting and automation in languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.

• Thorough understanding of CI/CD principles, along with experience using tools like Jenkins, Github Actions, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps (ADO).

• Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker) and orchestration platforms (Kubernetes).

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to connect with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• A consultative approach with strong problem-solving and analytical abilities, capable of conveying technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

• Comfortable operating in agile, client-facing environments, demonstrating autonomy and ownership.

• Willing to travel to London for client or team meetings as needed (occasionally).

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or other relevant Microsoft Azure certifications (e.g., AZ-104, AZ-305, AZ-400).

• Experience with other cloud platforms (AWS, GCP).

• Knowledge of building and supporting cloud-native data services (e.g., Snowflake, Databricks, Azure Synapse, Azure HDInsight, Azure AI Foundry).

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote-first work culture with flexibility to accommodate client needs.

• Private medical insurance.

• Opportunities to work on projects with global brands and public sector leaders, making a real-world impact.

• Exclusive access to Microsoft & Databricks certifications, training, and partner tools.

• A collaborative environment focused on technical excellence and ongoing learning.

• A leading role in shaping delivery standards and future Cloud practices within the organization.

• Competitive salary along with long-term growth prospects.