Senior Cloud Engineer - Azure DevOps

United States Digital Space LLC; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Private medical cover

Discretionary bonus

25 days holiday + birthday + work ann.

EV leasing salary sacrifice

Pension scheme

Death in service cover

Job summary

UBDS in London is seeking a Senior Cloud Engineer to design, build and migrate enterprise scale Azure environments, collaborating with architects, security specialists and delivery teams. You’ll own Azure technical delivery and ensure solutions are automated, secure and production-ready.

This hands-on role requires deep Azure experience, IaC with Terraform and ARM/Bicep, and the ability to translate client requirements into pragmatic cloud architectures while mentoring peers.

Qualifications

• Extensive hands on Azure infrastructure experience in enterprise environments.
• Proven Azure build and migration experience including provisioning environments.
• Strong experience with Terraform and ARM/Bicep.
• Windows and Linux Azure VM experience.
• Knowledge of Azure networking, security and governance.
• Experience delivering secure, production-grade cloud infrastructure.
• Excellent communication skills with clients and stakeholders.
• Azure certifications or demonstrable equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, build and manage enterprise scale Microsoft Azure environments.
• Lead and deliver Azure build, migration and modernisation activities.
• Build and manage Windows and Linux infrastructure within Azure.
• Develop reusable Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and ARM / Bicep.
• Design and implement Azure networking, connectivity, compute, storage and platform services.
• Embed security, identity, governance, monitoring and resilience into Azure environments.
• Automate infrastructure deployment and configuration through modern DevOps and CI/CD practices.
• Troubleshoot complex cloud infrastructure and connectivity issues.
• Provide technical assurance through design and code reviews.
• Produce clear technical documentation and implementation plans.
• Work directly with clients to translate requirements into pragmatic cloud solutions.
• Mentor and support other engineers, raising engineering standards.

Skills

Azure

Terraform

ARM/Bicep

Windows VM

Linux VM

Azure Networking

Azure Security

CI/CD

Documentation

Client interaction

Job description

About UBDSthe company helps organisations deliver meaningful digital transformation through cloud, data, AI and cyber security. We work across the public and private sector to design, build and operate secure, scalable technology solutions.

We’re looking for an experienced Senior Cloud Engineer who combines deep hands on Azure expertise with strong engineering and consulting skills. You’ll work on complex enterprise cloud programmes, taking technical ownership of Azure environments and helping clients successfully build, migrate and modernise their infrastructure.

The Role

As a Senior Cloud Engineer at UBDS, you’ll design, build and migrate enterprise scale Azure environments, working closely with architects, security specialists, delivery teams and client stakeholders.

This is a hands on engineering role. You’ll be expected to get into the technical detail, solve complex problems and ensure solutions are secure, automated, resilient and ready for production.

What You’ll Do*

• Design, build and manage enterprise scale Microsoft Azure environments
• Lead and deliver Azure build, migration and modernisation activities
• Build and manage Windows and Linux infrastructure within Azure
• Develop reusable Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and ARM / Bicep
• Design and implement Azure networking, connectivity, compute, storage and platform services
• Embed security, identity, governance, monitoring and resilience into Azure environments
• Automate infrastructure deployment and configuration through modern DevOps and CI/CD practices
• Troubleshoot complex cloud infrastructure and connectivity issues
• Provide technical assurance through design and code reviews
• Produce clear technical documentation, implementation plans and operational guidance
• Work directly with clients to understand requirements and translate them into pragmatic technical solutions
• Mentor and support other engineers, helping raise engineering standards across delivery teams

What We’re Looking For*

Extensive hands on experience delivering Microsoft Azure infrastructure within enterprise environments

• Proven experience delivering Azure build and migration programmes, including provisioning enterprise scale environments
• Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and ARM / Bicep
• Strong Windows and Linux Azure VM experience
• Good understanding of Azure architecture, networking, identity, security and governance
• Experience delivering secure, production grade cloud infrastructure
• Strong troubleshooting and problem solving capability
• Excellent communication skills and confidence working directly with clients and technical stakeholders
• Ability to produce clear, high quality technical documentation
• Microsoft Azure certifications such as Azure Administrator or Azure Solutions Architect, or demonstrable equivalent experience and continued professional development

Azure Technical Experience

We’re particularly interested in experience across several of the following:

• Azure Compute including Virtual Machines, VM Scale Sets, App Services and Azure Functions
• Azure Networking including VNets, ExpressRoute, NSGs, Azure Firewall, Front Door, DNS, UDRs and Traffic Manager
• Azure Storage including Blob Storage, Managed Disks and Azure Files
• Azure Governance including Azure Policy, RBAC, Resource Manager and management group structures
• Azure Operations including Monitor, Defender, Bastion, Automation, Backup and Site Recovery
• Azure migration using Azure Migrate and other enterprise migration tooling
• DevOps, automation and CI/CD practices for cloud infrastructure

Security Clearance

Due to the nature of our client work, you must currently hold Security Check (SC) clearance or be eligible and willing to obtain SC clearance as part of your employment with the company.

Benefits

Why people choose to grow their careers at the company

Professionals choose to grow their careers at the company for its reputation as a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation that is deeply committed to both innovation and employee development. At the company, employees are given unique opportunities to work on cutting-edge projects across a diverse range of industries, exposing them to new challenges and learning opportunities that are pivotal for professional growth. The Group’s culture emphasises continuous improvement, offering ample training programs, mentorship, and the chance to gain certifications that enhance their skills and marketability.

the company fosters a collaborative environment where creativity and innovation are encouraged, allowing employees to contribute ideas and solutions that have a tangible impact on the company and its clients. This combination of professional development, a culture of innovation, and the opportunity to make meaningful contributions makes the company an attractive place for those looking to advance their careers and be at the forefront of technological and operational excellence.

Employee Benefits

• Training – All team members are offered a number of options in terms of personal development, whether it is technical led, business acumen or methodologies. We want you to grow with us and to help us achieve more
• Private medical cover for you and your spouse/partner, offered via Vitality
• Discretionary bonus based on a blend of personal and company performance
• Holiday – You will receive 25 Days holiday, plus 1 day for Birthday and 1 day for your work anniversary in addition to UK bank holidays
• Electric Vehicle leasing with salary sacrifice
• Contributed Pension Scheme
• Death in service cover

About the company

At the company our mission is to support entrepreneurs who are setting new standards with technology solutions across cloud services, cybersecurity, data and AI, ensuring that every investment advances our commitment to innovation, making a difference, and creating impactful solutions for organisations and society.

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.