Lead Azure Cloud Engineer Location: Hybrid (London-based preferred) Start Date:06/10 Finish Date:30/01 SC Clearance: Yes Key Responsibilities Azure Cost Optimisation: Analyse current Azure spend using native tools (Cost Management Billing, Advisor, etc.) Identify cost inefficiencies and implement strategies such as reserved instances, autoscaling, and workload reallocation Develop forecasting models and savings plans in collaboration with finance teams Infrastructure Engineering & Automation: Design and deploy scalable Azure infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (ARM templates, Bicep, Terraform) Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions Integrate monitoring and alerting via Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights Data Provisioning & Governance: Optimise data pipelines and storage solutions (e.g., Azure Data Factory, Synapse, Blob Storage) for cost and performance Ensure compliance with data governance policies including RBAC, encryption, and audit logging Collaborate with data engineering teams to streamline provisioning and reduce overhead Stakeholder Engagement: Liaise with DBT’s platform, data, and finance teams to align technical decisions with business objectives Present cost-saving recommendations and technical roadmaps to senior stakeholders Document architecture decisions and maintain technical artefacts Required Skills & Experience Extensive experience in Azure cloud engineering and architecture Strong proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (ARM, Bicep, Terraform) Hands-on experience with Azure cost management tools and FinOps principles Familiarity with Azure networking, security, and identity (VNETs, NSGs, Azure AD) Experience with data services such as Azure Data Factory, Synapse, and Storage Accounts Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Proven ability to lead technical teams and mentor junior engineers Desirable Skills Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure Administrator Associate) Experience in UK government or public sector cloud environments Knowledge of container orchestration in Azure (AKS, Container Apps) Familiarity with Power BI for cost reporting and dashboarding