Cloud Services Engineer

Cloud Services Engineer

Manchester

Salary up to £65,000

Office-based, with 2 days a week of remote working

We’re delighted to be supporting a highly regarded Law Firm based in Manchester in their search for a talented Cloud Services Engineer to join their growing IT function. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a forward-thinking organisation that has embraced digital transformation and is investing heavily in its cloud-first strategy.

As a Cloud Services Engineer, you’ll play a central role in shaping, maintaining, and optimising the firm’s Microsoft Azure environment. From day one, you’ll be hands-on with a wide range of technologies—ensuring that their cloud and hosted systems remain secure, high-performing, and cost-efficient, while also contributing to innovative new projects.

What you’ll be doing:

  • Designing and enhancing cloud solutions on Microsoft Azure (VMs, storage, networking, security, backup, disaster recovery).
  • Monitoring, maintaining, and optimising the performance, availability, and scalability of cloud services.
  • Automating and streamlining operations with PowerShell, Azure CLI, Azure DevOps, and Azure Monitor .
  • Operating and improving the Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) environment.
  • Partnering with colleagues across IT to deliver resilient, secure, and compliant solutions that support the firm’s critical applications.

What we’re looking for:

  • Proven experience with Microsoft Azure services and cloud engineering .
  • Strong knowledge of automation tools and scripting (PowerShell, Azure CLI, DevOps pipelines).
  • Hands-on expertise with Azure Virtual Desktop .
  • A proactive mindset, with the ability to identify opportunities to improve efficiency, performance, and security.

Why join?

This is your chance to join a business that truly values its people and is committed to providing modern, cutting-edge solutions to support its teams. You’ll enjoy a collaborative and supportive culture, ongoing professional development, and the opportunity to work on projects that make a real impact.

If you’re passionate about cloud technology and eager to apply your skills in a professional services environment, we’d love to hear from you.

This role is based in Manchester and will allow for 2 days a week of remote work and pays a salary of up to £65,000.

Please only apply if you are eligible to work in the UK. Unfortunately, our client is not able to offer visa sponsorship.

Company
Blackwater Recruitment
Location
Manchester, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Employment Type
Full-Time
Salary
£50,000 - £65,000 per annum
Posted
Company
Blackwater Recruitment
Location
Manchester, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Employment Type
Full-Time
Salary
£50,000 - £65,000 per annum
Posted