Azure Technical Lead

Hargreaves Lansdown; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent investment platform is seeking an Azure Technical Lead to drive the adoption of Azure services and lead cloud transformation initiatives. The role involves providing technical mentorship, ensuring robust Azure infrastructure, and collaborating across teams to enhance operational efficiency. Candidates should possess strong experience with Azure services, automation tools, and relevant certifications. This is a hybrid role based in the UK, offering flexibility and a comprehensive benefits package, including a discretionary bonus and enhanced parental leave.

Benefits

Discretionary annual bonus

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Flexible working options

Enhanced parental leave

Pension scheme up to 11%

Private medical insurance

Health screening programme

Inhouse barista and deli

Two paid volunteering days

Qualifications

• Strong experience in Azure services and cloud transformation.
• Experience in managing Azure Network Architecture and security.
• Proven track record delivering cloud-based solutions.

Responsibilities

• Drive the adoption and optimization of Azure services.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to teams.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve digital transformation goals.

Skills

Microsoft Azure implementation

Automation with Terraform

Azure Networking

Scripting (PowerShell)

Data governance compliance

Education

Microsoft AZ-104 certification or equivalent

Microsoft AZ-305 certification or equivalent

ITIL 4 Foundation certification

Tools

Microsoft PowerApps

Azure Pipelines

Job description

As the Azure Technical Lead, you will be at the forefront of our cloud transformation journey, driving the adoption and optimization of Azure services across the organization. Your role will be pivotal in ensuring that our Azure infrastructure is robust, scalable, and aligned with our business objectives. You will provide technical leadership, mentorship, and strategic direction to our teams, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. Your expertise in Azure technologies will be instrumental in creating solutions that enhance our operational efficiency and deliver exceptional value to our business.

This role requires a deep understanding of Azure services, a passion for technology, and a commitment to staying at the cutting edge of cloud advancements. As a leader, you will inspire your team to excel and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to achieve our digital transformation goals. If you are a visionary technologist with a track record of delivering cloud-based solutions, we invite you to join us in shaping the future of our digital landscape.

What you’ll be doing

Strong experience with Microsoft Azure implementation and migration projects, including Azure Networking, Azure Virtual Machines and Scale Sets, Azure storage, Azure Backup and Azure Site Recovery.

Service Design: Collaborating with business owners and technical teams to define and implement comprehensive operational requirements and service designs.

A strong understanding of Azure Network Architecture, managing Firewalls, Security Groups, Local Network Gateways, Network interfaces, Public IP addresses and Virtual Networks.

Experience in scripting: Automating infrastructure deployments in the Cloud with Terraform and Azure Pipelines is essential.

Understanding of Microsoft’s Cloud Adoption Framework, Azure Landing Zones and Well Architected Framework.

Strong knowledge of Microsoft Azure and cloud services (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS).

Security Implementation: Implementing and maintaining robust security controls within the cloud.

Protecting sensitive data and ensuring compliance with data governance standards.

Financial efficiency: Analysing system performance and providing reports to identify cost‑saving opportunities.

Practical experience with process flows and automation tools (Microsoft PowerApps, PowerShell).

Expert level experience of on‑premise Windows Server Platforms, products, and associated technologies.

Qualified to Microsoft AZ‑104 (minimum, or equivalent).

About you

A passionate technology leader, possessing a clear vision and purpose.

Coaching others to drive skill enhancement, goal achievement and performance improvement.

Highly organized with the ability to prioritize workload, and direct teammates.

Highly articulate with excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Desirable

Experience working in Financial Services.

Qualified to Microsoft AZ‑305 (or equivalent).

Qualified to ITIL 4 Foundation.

Interview process

The first stage will incorporate competency‑based questions including an assessment of your technical knowledge and transferable skills. For the second stage, there will be a presentation to prepare and deliver.

Working Schedule

This is a permanent role, Monday – Friday 37.5 hours a week. We have returned to the office, however for this role we offer a flexible working pattern to enable you the option of working from home and coming into the office.

Why us?

Here at HL, we’re the UK’s number 1 investment platform for private investors, based in Bristol. For more than 40 years we’ve helped investors save time, tax and money on their investments.

To achieve our mission, we believe we have a workplace like no other, with constant learning, dynamic teams, and a great ethos. We’re steered by core values that promote service, quality, innovation, and opportunity in everything we do.

What’s on offer?

Discretionary annual bonus* and annual pay review.

25 days* holiday plus bank holidays and 1‑day additional Christmas closure.

Option to purchase an additional 5 days holiday.

Flexible working options available, including hybrid working.

Enhanced parental leave.

Pension scheme up to 11% employer contribution.

Income Protection and Life insurance (4× salary core level of cover).

Private medical insurance*.

Health care cash plans – including optical, dental, and outpatient care.

Health screening programme

Help@hand – confidential support including mental health counselling and remote GP.

Wellhub – unlimited access to fitness providers and wellness coach sessions.

Variety of travel to work schemes with bike storage and shower facilities.

Inhouse barista and deli serving subsidised coffee and sandwiches.

Two paid volunteering days per year

• dependant on role level
• only available to select during our annual benefits window, in November each year

Hargreaves Lansdown is an inclusive employer that values diversity in its workforce. We encourage applications from all individuals without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.

This role may also be available on a flexible working or part‑time basis – please ask the Recruitment & Onboarding team for more information.

Please note, we are unable to provide employment sponsorship to candidates.

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