Azure Infrastructure Engineer (Birmingham)

Azure Infrastructure Engineer / Lead

Hybrid working: 1-2 days per week required in the office.

DGH Recruitment are recruiting on behalf of a leading global client based in Birmingham who are looking for an Azure Infrastructure SME to join the team on a permanent basis.

The role will suit an Senior Azure Infrastructure Engineer / Lead, who is keen to remain working in a senior technical capacity whilst also having the opportunity to get team leadership experience to progress their career down the management route.

Responsibilities:

- Provide Level 3 support across the breadth of Azure services, including but not limited to Azure IAAS, PAAS, Terraform, Containers, Subscription and Tenant management, DevOps, FinOps and Security.

- Automate workflows and processes using Logic Apps, Azure Functions, or other tools.

- Develop and implement strategic plans for Azure infrastructure, ensuring scalability, security, and cost-efficiency. This includes designing disaster recovery solutions, automating deployments using Azure DevOps, and optimizing costs through the use of Azure Cost Management tools.

- Lead and manage a team of IT professionals, providing guidance, support, and development opportunities.

Required Skills / Experience:

- Extensive hands-on knowledge of Azure services and features

- Experience in using Azure DevOps, GitHub, or other tools for version control

- Familiarity with cloud security best practices and tools, such as Azure Security Centre or Azure Key Vault.

- Certifications such as Azure Administrator Associate, Azure Developer Associate, or Azure Solutions Architect Expert (highly desirable).

- In-depth knowledge of Terraform, FinOps, Azure modernization, and security best practices.

Azure Infrastructure Engineer / Lead