Azure Infrastructure Engineer

Queen Square Recruitment Ltd; Winnersh; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for an experienced Azure Infrastructure Engineer to support hybrid cloud-based application environments for an enterprise programme. You will deliver secure and scalable Azure infrastructures, manage resources using Infrastructure as Code, and collaborate with various teams. Ideal candidates are hands-on, with strong Azure experience and stakeholder communication skills. This is a contract role at £380/day, requiring a quality-first mindset in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with Azure infrastructure engineering.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform / ARM / Bicep).
• Familiarity with Azure DevOps pipelines (build and release).
• Experience using Docker and Kubernetes (AKS).
• Knowledge of Azure platform services (Storage, ACR, Key Vault, Monitoring).
• Ability to manage database and storage technologies.
• Excellent stakeholder communication skills.
• Capable of delivering under pressure with a quality-first mindset.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Azure infrastructure environments.
• Provision and manage Azure resources using templates.
• Build and execute CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps.
• Work with Docker and Azure Kubernetes Service.
• Create and maintain Azure platform services.
• Manage infrastructure dependencies and risks.
• Support operations and engineering activities.
• Communicate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Skills

Azure infrastructure engineering

Infrastructure as Code

Azure DevOps pipelines

Docker

Kubernetes (AKS)

Azure platform services

Stakeholder communication

Quality-first mindset

Tools

Terraform

Bicep

Job description

Role: Azure Infrastructure Engineer
Contract Type: Contract (6 months)
Location: Wokingham (Hybrid - 3 days onsite per week)
Rate: £380/day (Inside IR35)

The Opportunity

We're looking for an experienced Azure Infrastructure Engineer to support the delivery of cloud-based application environments for a major enterprise transformation programme. You'll work on modern Azure infrastructure, collaborating with architects, DevOps teams, and stakeholders to deliver secure, scalable, and reliable environments on time and to cost.

This role suits someone who's hands-on, delivery-focused, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, project-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver Azure infrastructure environments aligned to architecture and solution design documents
• Provision and manage Azure resources using ARM templates, Terraform, or Bicep
• Build and execute CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps (ADO)
• Work with Docker and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
• Create and maintain Azure platform services including:
  • Storage Accounts
  • Azure Container Registry (ACR)
  • Key Vault
  • Azure Monitor & Log Analytics
• Manage infrastructure dependencies, risks, and delivery timelines
• Support infrastructure operations, administration, and engineering activities
• Communicate clearly with technical and non-technical stakeholders

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong experience with Azure infrastructure engineering
• Infrastructure as Code (Terraform / ARM / Bicep)
• Azure DevOps pipelines (build and release)
• Docker and Kubernetes (AKS)
• Azure platform services (Storage, ACR, Key Vault, Monitoring)
• Experience managing database and storage technologies
• Strong stakeholder communication skills
• Ability to deliver under pressure with a quality-first mindset

Desirable

• Scrum / Agile / DevOps working practices
• Virtual Network Peering and Azure AD Synchronisation
• Scripting and template creation using Terraform