Azure Engineer

Posted 6 hours 36 minutes ago by La Fosse Associates

Permanent
Full Time
Other
Berkshire, Reading, United Kingdom, RG317
Job Description

Azure Engineer - Cloud-First Focus

Location:Remote
Contract Type:Permanent
Salary:£60,000 per annum

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Azure Engineer to join our cloud-first team, where innovation and scalability are at the heart of everything we do. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in modern cloud-native environments and is passionate about designing and implementing secure, scalable, and resilient Azure solutions.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design, deploy, and manage Azure infrastructure with a focus on Platform as a Service (PaaS) offerings.
  • Configure and optimize Application Gateways, Application Service Plans, and Azure Firewalls to ensure performance, security, and reliability.
  • Collaborate with development and architecture teams to deliver cloud-first solutions aligned with business goals.
  • Implement automation and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as ARM templates, Bicep, or Terraform.
  • Monitor and troubleshoot Azure services, ensuring high availability and performance.
  • Stay current with Azure updates and best practices, proactively recommending improvements.
What We're Looking For
  • Proven experience working in a cloud-first environment, ideally within enterprise-scale Azure deployments.
  • Deep expertise in:
    • Azure Application Gateways
    • Application Service Plans
    • Platform as a Service (PaaS)
    • Azure Firewalls
  • Strong understanding of cloud security principles and network architecture.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset.
  • Relevant certifications (e.g., AZ-104, AZ-305) are highly desirable.

If this sounds like you or someone you might know then please do apply below!