Cloud Engineer

About the Role:

We are looking for an experienced Azure Cloud Engineer to join our dynamic team. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining cloud architectures on Microsoft Azure, with a strong focus on containerisation, cloud security, and automation. You will work closely with development, security, and operations teams to deliver reliable, secure, and scalable cloud solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement cloud architectures on Azure, leveraging services such as AKS, SQL PaaS, and other Microsoft cloud technologies.
• Collaborate with development, security, and operations teams to ensure seamless integration of cloud solutions.
• Develop, implement, and maintain cloud security controls using tools like Prisma Cloud and App Check.
• Integrate security best practices into CI/CD pipelines in collaboration with DevOps and Infrastructure teams.
• Apply expertise in cloud networking, identity management, and encryption to ensure robust and secure environments.
• Manage identity and access management (IAM), key management systems, and encryption mechanisms across Azure.
• Maintain and optimise AKS environments, ensuring best practices for cluster configuration and container lifecycle management.
• Ensure compliance with organisational security policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
• Stay up to date with emerging Azure, cloud security, and containerisation technologies to drive continuous improvement.

Skills & Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in cloud engineering or a related technical role.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure, including AKS and IaC tooling such as Terraform.
• Strong understanding of cloud-native monitoring and observability tools.
• Solid knowledge of containerisation and container security (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience implementing security best practices and controls in cloud environments.
• Relevant Azure certifications (or equivalent experience) preferred.
• Highly organised, self-motivated, and able to manage workloads effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a collaborative approach to working with cross-functional teams.