Azure Engineer

Kinetic Software; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software development company is seeking an enthusiastic Azure Engineer to enhance their cloud services in Milton Keynes. This position focuses on maintaining and developing the Azure platform, improving onboarding efficiency, and contributing to the overall cloud strategy. The ideal candidate will have a solid grounding in Microsoft Azure and a readiness to learn. The role offers excellent benefits including a flexible benefits package and a performance-related bonus scheme, all in a supportive and people-oriented culture.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus scheme

25 days annual holiday plus bank holidays

Wellbeing days off

Company pension contributions

Customisable flexible benefits package

Qualifications

• Solid foundation in cloud computing technologies, especially Microsoft Azure.
• Eager to learn and proactive in problem-solving.
• Ready to contribute to continuous improvement of cloud offerings.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and maintenance of the Azure platform.
• Support best practices for Azure and increase organizational knowledge.
• Contribute to customer onboarding efficiency.
• Maintain and utilize Azure data for decision-making.

Skills

Basic understanding of cloud security and compliance

Interest in automated CI/CD pipelines

Familiarity with programming languages (e.g., Python, Go, C#, JavaScript)

Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, GCP)

Experience with Azure Virtual Desktop or Citrix

Job description

Azure Engineer

Department: Platform Engineering

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Milton Keynes

Reporting To: James Gallacher

Compensation: £45,000 - £50,000 / year

Description

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Azure Engineer to join our Research & Development (R&D) team at Kinetic. As our hosting strategy for customer systems has evolved from on-premise to cloud‑based services, we aim to provide consistent, robust, and efficient delivery. With around 60 hosted customers and more migrating every year, this role offers a great opportunity to grow your skills in cloud computing and be part of an exciting transition.

The ideal candidate will have a solid foundation in cloud computing technologies, with a focus on Microsoft Azure. You will be eager to learn, proactive in problem‑solving, and ready to contribute to the continuous improvement of our cloud offering.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and maintenance of our Azure platform, helping to increase engineering capacity within the team and improve platform availability.
• Support the implementation of best practices for Azure and help to increase organizational knowledge around cloud technologies.
• Contribute to improving the efficiency of the customer onboarding process.
• Help maintain and utilize Azure data output to support decision‑making and strategy development.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Basic understanding of cloud security and compliance requirements, such as ISO27001 or PCI‑DSS.
• Interest in learning about automated CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with any programming language (e.g., Python, Go, C#, JavaScript) is a bonus.
• Exposure to other cloud platforms such as AWS or GCP is advantageous.
• Experience or interest in virtual desktop/app products like Azure Virtual Desktop or Citrix.

Job Benefits

• Working for an organisation where people and culture genuinely matter.
• Working in a sector that becomes an extension to your team, with many opportunities to network, travel and learn.
• Excellent training and support with the opportunity for further professional development.
• Performance‑related bonus scheme.
• 25 days annual holiday allowance plus bank holidays off.
• 2 wellbeing days a year to rest and recharge.
• Christmas shut‑down period for a well‑deserved break.
• Company contribution to pension.
• A flexible benefits package, which is customisable by you. You can choose from private health care, life assurance, personal development, cinema tickets, wide range of discounts at retailers and so much more!