Azure Cloud Engineer – 6 Month Contract – Hybrid / Leicester – Outside IR35
VIQU have partnered with a leading organisation who are seeking an Azure Cloud Engineer to support during a key digital transformation programme.
The Role
The successful Azure Cloud Engineer will support a large-scale cloud transformation programme, working with cross-functional teams to drive the build, deployment, and optimisation of Azure-based infrastructure.
Key Technical Skills & Experience :
Strong experience working within Azure DevOps (ADO)
Expertise in Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) – Terraform
Automation and scripting skills – PowerShell
Proven background in Azure cloud infrastructure design and build
Experience designing and implementing new environments from scratch (not just maintaining existing systems)
Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and release management
Excellent communication and teamwork skills — ability to collaborate across distributed teams
Exposure to GitHub and GitHub Actions would be advantageous
Kubernetes / AKS exposure desirable but not essential
Role details:
Job role: Azure Cloud Engineer
Job type: Contract
Duration: 6 months’ initial contract
Rate: £400 - £435 per day
IR35 status: Outside IR35 pending SDS Report
Location: Hybrid – 3 days per week onsite in Leicester
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