🚀 Lead Cloud Engineer (Azure)
Drive Cloud Innovation | Lead Technical Excellence
💰 Up to £80,000 + Excellent Benefits
🏡 Flexible Remote Working | UK-Based
🔧 Own the Future of Azure Infrastructure
Are you a seasoned cloud engineer ready to lead from the front? This is your opportunity to shape the technical direction of a forward-thinking organisation, driving best practices in Azure architecture, automation, and cloud governance.
As Lead Cloud Engineer, you'll guide a talented team, define engineering standards, and stay hands-on with cutting-edge Azure technologies. You'll be the go-to expert for infrastructure strategy, performance, and resilience - making a real impact across live services and delivery teams.
🌟 What You'll Be Doing:
1. Architect and evolve high-performance Azure infrastructure (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)
2. Lead cloud engineering practices and mentor technical talent
3. Drive automation across deployment, monitoring, and maintenance
4. Implement robust security and compliance controls
5. Collaborate across agile teams to deliver scalable cloud solutions
6. Act as final escalation point for critical incidents and service issues
🧠 What You'll Bring:
7. 6+ years of hands-on Azure cloud engineering experience
8. Deep expertise in Azure networking, security, and Infrastructure as Code (ARM, Bicep, Terraform)
9. Strong understanding of Microsoft's Well-Architected Framework
10. Experience with CI/CD tools (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions)
11. Proficiency in scripting (PowerShell, Bash)
12. Bonus: Experience in regulated environments (e.g. financial services)
💼 What Sets This Role Apart:
13. Lead a cloud-first transformation in a tech-driven organisation
14. Influence strategy while staying hands-on with modern tools
15. Collaborate with architects, SecOps, and delivery teams
16. Enjoy flexible remote working and a culture of innovation
17. Make a lasting impact on platform resilience, scalability, and performance
If you're ready to lead cloud innovation, mentor future tech leaders, and shape infrastructure that powers real-world outcomes - this is your next big move.
👉 Apply now and take your career to the next level.