Cloud Engineer- £37,746 Hemel Hempstead - Hybrid Are you a skilled professional with a passion for cloud infrastructure and driving innovation? Hightown is excited to offer a brand-new opportunity for a Cloud Engineer to join our energetic and forward-thinking team! About the Role: In this role, you’ll be at the forefront of maintaining and enhancing our state-of-the-art Azure cloud environment, as well as supporting our wide and local area networks and on-premises systems. Your main responsibility will be to manage and optimise Azure cloud services, ensuring they deliver exceptional availability, security, and performance. Key Responsibilities: Manage Azure Resources: Oversee virtual machines, storage accounts, databases, and networking components. Develop Automation Scripts: Streamline operations and improve efficiency. Collaborate with Development Teams: Ensure seamless integration of applications with the infrastructure. Troubleshoot and Resolve Issues: Address cloud and network infrastructure problems in a timely manner. Stay Current: Keep up with emerging technologies and industry trends to continually improve infrastructure and services.Desirable Experience and Qualifications: Degree: Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Certifications: Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate or Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert. Proven Experience: As a Cloud or Platform Engineer or similar role, with a focus on Azure cloud infrastructure. Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of Azure services, including VMs, App Services, Azure SQL, Storage, and Networking. Scripting and Automation: Experience with tools such as PowerShell, Azure CLI, or Terraform.Why Join Hightown? Collaborative Environment: Work in a supportive and innovative team. Generous Leave: 33 days of annual leave including Bank Holidays, rising to 35 days with service. Competitive Salary: £37,746 per annum for a 35-hour week. Monthly Attendance Bonus Workplace Pension Scheme: Life assurance cover of three times your annual salary. Discounts and Savings: High street retailers, gyms, restaurants, and cinemas. Training Opportunities: Ongoing career development. Employee Support: Health & wellbeing services. Free On-site Gym AccessIf you're ready to take your career to the next level and be part of an innovative team, apply now and help us shape the future of cloud infrastructure at Hightown! We will be reviewing and interviewing candidates on an ongoing basis, so we encourage you to apply early to avoid missing out. Hightown is an Equal Opportunities & Disability Confident Employer