Azure Cloud & Platform Engineer (m/f/d)

Sportfive Limited; Hamburg; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Onboarding

Work-Life-Integration

Individual Development

Attractive Benefits

Zusammenfassung

SPORTFIVE Limited in Hamburg seeks an Azure Cloud & Platform Engineer to join the Global IT team. You will design, operate, and continuously improve the Azure environment, covering AI initiatives, Dynamics 365, integrations, storage, and future Azure-based services.

The role blends hands-on administration with solution thinking, ensuring reliable operations and alignment with company standards. Remote or on-site flexibility is available within the Hamburg area.

Qualifikationen

• Azure certifications such as AZ-104, AZ-140, AZ-305, or similar.
• Infrastructure as Code (Bicep, ARM, Terraform)
• Azure Monitor and Log Analytics for operations.
• Azure Backup and DR concepts.
• Microsoft 365 administration integration with Azure services.
• Dynamics 365 or related infra support.
• Azure services for AI, integrations, automation, or data processing.
• Enterprise networking and security basics.

Aufgaben

• Administer and continuously improve SPORTFIVE’s Microsoft Azure environment.
• Design, implement, and operate secure, scalable, cost-efficient Azure infrastructure.
• Manage and optimize Azure Virtual Desktop environments and related services.
• Provide Azure platform support for AI, Dynamics 365, integrations, and cloud initiatives.
• Administer Azure resources: VMs, storage, networking, identity, monitoring, backup.
• Support Azure-based solutions from requirements to stable operations.
• Work with Azure Storage: Blob, Azure Files, and related tech.
• Ensure Azure services are secure, documented, and aligned with standards.
• Monitor performance, availability, security, and cost across workloads.
• Automate recurring tasks with PowerShell or IaC approaches.
• Collaborate with IT, stakeholders, and partners on practical solutions.
• Identify opportunities to simplify processes and enhance user experience.
• Contribute to cloud governance and best practices.
• Keep up-to-date with Azure developments and evaluate new tech.

Kenntnisse

Azure administration

Cloud architecture

PowerShell scripting

Infrastructure as Code

Collaboration across teams

Cost optimization

Security & compliance

Azure Virtual Desktop

AI & data projects

Tools

Bicep

ARM templates

Terraform

Azure Monitor

Log Analytics

Microsoft Defender for Cloud

Azure Backup

Microsoft 365 admin

Azure Virtual Desktop

Jobbeschreibung

YOUR CAREER IN THE SPORTS INDUSTRY
The world of sports excites, connects, and inspires. At SPORTFIVE, we are a global agency that covers every aspect of sports marketing, helping to shape the industry‘s future with fresh and exciting ideas.

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
We believe that different perspectives and experiences are the key to sustainable success. Our goal is to create an authentic and attractive work environment where everyone feels valued, with a sense of belonging, and encouraged to shape the future of the sports industry together.

FLEXIBILITY THAT FITS YOUR LIFE
Whether you’re seeking a role that is full-time, part-time, or a job share, we understand that everybody has their own unique needs. That’s why we offer a range of flexible working options which we can discuss with you to find the best solution for you.

An exciting opportunity awaits you to help shape and advance SPORTFIVE’s cloud infrastructure across our Global IT organization in Hamburg. Our colleague Chiron de Jong is looking for an Azure Cloud & Platform Engineer to join his team and play a key role in implementing, operating, and continuously improving our Microsoft Azure environment.

Full-time | Part-time | Job-sharing

As Azure Cloud & Platform Engineer, you will be responsible for supporting the design, administration, governance, and continuous improvement of SPORTFIVE’s Azure platform.

You will act as a technical expert for our cloud infrastructure and help provide the foundation for business-critical services and projects, including Azure Virtual Desktop, AI initiatives, Dynamics 365, integrations, storage solutions, and future Azure-based services.

This role combines hands‑on Azure administration with solution-oriented thinking. We are looking for someone who can operate existing services reliably, support project delivery, and identify where Azure technologies can help solve existing business or IT challenges.

YOUR ROLE AT A GLANCE

You...

• administer and continuously improve SPORTFIVE’s Microsoft Azure environment.
• support the design, implementation, and operation of secure, scalable, and cost-effective Azure infrastructure.
• manage and optimize Azure Virtual Desktop environments and related services.
• provide Azure platform support for business and IT projects, including AI, Dynamics 365, integrations, and other cloud-based initiatives.
• administer Azure resources such as virtual machines, storage accounts, networking components, identity integrations, monitoring, and backup services.
• support the implementation of Azure-based solutions from initial requirements through to stable operations.
• work with Azure Storage services, including Blob Storage, Azure Files, and related data storage technologies.
• help ensure that Azure services are secure, reliable, well‑documented, and aligned with company standards.
• monitor performance, availability, security, and cost efficiency across Azure workloads.
• automate recurring tasks and operational processes using PowerShell, scripting, or infrastructure‑as‑code approaches.
• collaborate with internal IT teams, business stakeholders, and external partners to translate requirements into practical technical solutions.
• identify opportunities where Azure services can simplify processes, improve user experience, or support new business capabilities.
• contribute to cloud governance, operational standards, documentation, and best practices.
• stay up to date with developments across Microsoft Azure and evaluate new technologies that may add value to SPORTFIVE.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

Ideally, you also bring experience with one or more of the following areas:

• Azure certifications such as AZ-104, AZ-140, AZ-305, or similar.
• Infrastructure as Code, for example Bicep, ARM templates, Terraform, or similar technologies.
• Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, and related operational tooling.
• Azure Backup, disaster recovery, and high‑availability concepts.
• Microsoft 365 administration and integration with Azure services.
• Dynamics 365 or business application infrastructure support.
• Azure services used for AI solutions, integrations, automation, or data processing.
• Enterprise networking, including routing, switching, firewalls, VPN, and network security.
• macOS device management, Microsoft Intune for macOS, or Apple Business Manager.

DON’T MEET ALL THE CRITERIA? NO WORRIES!
For us, people and potential come first. Your enthusiasm for the role and SPORTFIVE, as well as your willingness to learn and develop, are just as important as your skills. We see potential as the key to success and are committed to helping you grow and acquire new skills on your journey with us.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Onboarding: To ensure that you are set up for success when you join us, we offer a role and department specific onboarding program, complemented by a company-wide introduction where you get to know your colleagues, our diverse products, and different business areas.
• Work-Life-Integration: Our flexible working arrangements include mobile working, additional child sick leave days, and a free family service.
• Individual Development: Room for personal and professional growth, supported by customised training opportunities, development planning, internal mentoring, and on-the-job training.
• Attractive Benefits: Discounts at partner companies, event tickets, company pension plan, Germany ticket, job bike, mental health programs, and Urban Sports Club memberships.

We believe diversity strengthens our team, so we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to ensure you feel fully supported throughout the application process.

SOUNDS EXCITING?
Let’s go!Marco Bohlmannis your recruiting contact and looks forward to getting to know you.