Senior Azure Cloud Engineer

Arup; Belfast; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Senior Azure Cloud Engineer in Belfast. This role involves architecting cloud strategies, enhancing reliability, and delivering secure solutions. Candidates should possess deep expertise in Microsoft Azure, experience with Azure services, and proficiency in automation. The position offers competitive pay, health benefits, and a flexible work environment, promoting continuous improvement and innovation.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in Microsoft Azure and its tools.
• Strong experience with various Azure services.
• Proficiency in automation and configuration management.
• Solid understanding of hybrid cloud models.
• Hands-on experience with Linux OS.

Responsibilities

• Build and execute strategies for high availability.
• Drive measurable improvements in reliability.
• Create scalable, maintainable applications.
• Use Terraform and CI/CD for deployments.
• Embed security into every layer of the cloud.
• Conduct proof‑of‑concepts for emerging technologies.
• Advise on optimal sequencing and delivery.
• Troubleshoot production issues and enhance performance.

Skills

Deep expertise in Microsoft Azure and native tools (ARM templates, Terraform)

Strong experience with Azure services (e.g., AKS, SQL Server, Cosmos DB)

Proficiency in automation and configuration management (Azure DevOps)

Solid understanding of hybrid cloud models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)

Hands-on experience with Linux OS

Passion for continuous improvement

Job description

Joining Arup

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach have set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

Why Arup?

Unleash your creativity and take your skills to new heights while working on inspiring projects. At Arup, we believe in empowering our people to produce work that sets the bar for quality.

The Opportunity

We’re looking for a Senior Azure Cloud Engineer highly disciplined in Microsoft Azure standards, who thrives on solving complex challenges, driving innovation and delivering secure, scalable solutions that power business transformation. In this role, you’ll be the architect behind our cloud strategy, turning vision into reality with cutting‑edge technology and best practices. You’ll champion cloud adoption, lead site‑reliability engineering (SRE) initiatives and collaborate with DevOps, automation, and platform teams to create seamless, high‑performing environments.

Responsibilities

• Design & Deliver Reliability: Build and execute strategies for high availability and resilience across our digital portfolio.
• Lead SRE Practices: Drive measurable improvements in reliability through metrics and automation.
• Architect Cloud‑Native Solutions: Create scalable, maintainable applications aligned with the Azure Well‑Architected Framework.
• Automate Everything: Use Terraform, IaC, and CI/CD pipelines to streamline deployments and operations.
• Champion DevSecOps: Embed security and compliance into every layer of our cloud ecosystem.
• Innovate & Experiment: Conduct proof‑of‑concepts and integrate emerging technologies.
• Collaborate & Influence: Work with architecture teams, advise on sequencing, and ensure optimal delivery.
• Monitor & Optimise: Troubleshoot production issues, enhance performance, and maintain 24×7 availability.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in Microsoft Azure and native tools (ARM templates, Terraform).
• Strong experience with Azure services: AKS, SQL Server, Cosmos DB, EventHub, App Service, Function Apps, Blob Storage, DNS, Virtual Networks, Service Bus, Site Recovery.
• Proficiency in automation and configuration management (Azure DevOps, Azure Automation, Azure Policy).
• Solid understanding of hybrid cloud models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) and virtualization.
• Hands‑on experience with Linux OS.
• A passion for continuous improvement, innovation, and delivering exceptional stakeholder experiences.

What We Offer You

At Arup, we care about each member’s success and provide an attractive total reward package recognising the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. We offer a career with competitive pay, health and wellbeing benefits, learning opportunities, and the possibility to share in the results through profit share. Private medical insurance, life assurance, accident insurance, income protection cover, and flexible benefits are also available.

Equal Opportunity

Arup is an equal‑opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas.

Recruitment

We will never ask for your bank details as part of our recruitment process.

We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on the list.