Azure Engineer

La Fosse Associates; Reading; Remote; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology recruitment firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a skilled Azure Engineer to join their cloud-first team. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in Azure deployments and be passionate about designing secure, scalable solutions. Key responsibilities include managing Azure infrastructure and implementing automation best practices. This position offers a competitive salary of £60,000 per annum and allows for remote work.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working in a cloud-first environment.
• Deep expertise in Azure Application Gateways, Application Service Plans, Azure Firewalls, and PaaS.
• Strong understanding of cloud security principles.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage Azure infrastructure focused on PaaS offerings.
• Optimize Application Gateways, Service Plans, and Azure Firewalls.
• Collaborate with development teams to deliver cloud-first solutions.
• Implement automation and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Monitor and troubleshoot Azure services.
• Stay current with Azure best practices.

Skills

Cloud-first environment experience

Azure Application Gateways

Application Service Plans

Platform as a Service (PaaS)

Azure Firewalls

Problem-solving skills

Understanding of cloud security

Education

Relevant certifications (e.g., AZ-104, AZ-305)

Job description

Azure Engineer – Cloud-First Focus

Location:Remote
Contract Type:Permanent
Salary:£60,000 per annum

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Azure Engineer to join our cloud-first team, where innovation and scalability are at the heart of everything we do. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in modern cloud-native environments and is passionate about designing and implementing secure, scalable, and resilient Azure solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage Azure infrastructure with a focus on Platform as a Service (PaaS) offerings.
• Configure and optimize Application Gateways, Application Service Plans, and Azure Firewalls to ensure performance, security, and reliability.
• Collaborate with development and architecture teams to deliver cloud-first solutions aligned with business goals.
• Implement automation and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as ARM templates, Bicep, or Terraform.
• Monitor and troubleshoot Azure services, ensuring high availability and performance.
• Stay current with Azure updates and best practices, proactively recommending improvements.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience working in a cloud-first environment, ideally within enterprise-scale Azure deployments.
• Deep expertise in:
  • Azure Application Gateways
  • Application Service Plans
  • Platform as a Service (PaaS)
  • Azure Firewalls
• Strong understanding of cloud security principles and network architecture.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., AZ-104, AZ-305) are highly desirable.

If this sounds like you or someone you might know then please do apply below!