Job Description
Cloud Engineer – Azure
* Annual Salary: £55491
* Location: Newquay - one day per week on site
* 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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