Cloud Engineer - Azure
Annual Salary: £49,350
Location: Newquay
Job Type: Full-time
Reed Technology are delighted to be working with a highly regarded organisation with their search for an Azure Cloud Engineer
This role demands a proactive approach to the design, deployment, and continuous improvement of services delivered on Microsoft Azure, ensuring high standards and alignment with service level agreements.
Day-to-day of the role:
Lead the design and deployment of Azure-based research services within a Service Management framework, ensuring compliance with university standards and service levels.
Develop and implement Azure DevOps best practices and build CI/CD pipelines to enhance software delivery efficiency.
Provide expert guidance on Microsoft Cloud technologies, promoting a culture of collaboration and continuous learning within the team.
Create and review technical documentation including high-level designs, architectural statements, and standard operating manuals.
Ensure adherence to security, resilience, backup, and monitoring standards and policies.
Represent the Research Cloud Services at various meetings, including Change Advisory Board and Service Review meetings.
Identify and implement service improvements and work closely with IT teams to deliver exceptional IT services.
Respond to customer improvement activities and contribute to solutions ensuring they are fit for purpose and offer optimal value.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
Extensive experience in designing, deploying, and maintaining Azure-based services, ideally with Azure DevOps.
Proven ability to produce detailed technical documentation.
Experience in supporting and developing environments and applications within Azure (e.g., WAMP/LAMP).
Familiarity with cloud-based solutions adhering to OWASP developer best practices.
Proficiency in languages/middleware such as Asp.Net, Python, PHP, Apache.
Experience managing SQL databases (Azure DB, Managed SQL, MS SQL & MySQL).
Strong troubleshooting skills and familiarity with ITIL-based service processes.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to manage small projects and prioritize effectively.
Desirable: AZ 104, AZ 204/400 certifications, ITIL v3/4 qualification, experience in an Agile environment.
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