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The Tech Lead – Cloud COE is a senior, hands-on engineering role responsible for leading the implementation, operations, and optimization of Azure cloud infrastructure across the enterprise. This role combines deep technical expertise with leadership responsibilities, guiding a team of cloud engineers and driving excellence in cloud delivery, automation, networking, identity, and security.

• Cloud Infrastructure & Operations
  • Govern and lead the provisioning, configuration, and lifecycle management of Azure resources (VMs, storage, containers, managed services)
  • Oversee BAU operations including patching, updates, and performance tuning
  • Support workload migrations and cloud-native deployments
  • Work close with Infrastructure Architecture team to align to EA architecture and strategic project planning
• Cloud Networking
  • Govern and implement Azure networking: VNets, NSGs, route tables, VPN gateways, ExpressRoute, private endpoints
  • Troubleshoot complex connectivity issues across hybrid and multi-cloud environments
  • Optimize network performance, latency, and security posture
• Automation & Infrastructure-as-Code
• Design and maintain automation using PowerShell, Bash, Python
• Lead IaC practices using Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates
• Integrate infrastructure provisioning into CI/CD pipelines
• Identity, Access & Security
• Manage Cloud Entra ID (Azure AD) configurations, including tenant setup and synchronization
• Implement SSO integrations and manage RBAC across subscriptions and resources
• Enforce security policies, compliance controls, and assist in vulnerability remediation
• Monitoring, Incident Response & Optimization
• Configure and manage Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Network Watcher
• Lead incident response, root cause analysis, and resolution workflows
• Continuously optimize cloud resource usage and cost (FinOps awareness – Flexera Preffered)
• Team Leadership & Collaboration
• Mentor and guide cloud engineers within the Cloud COE team
• Collaborate with platform, security, and application teams to ensure cloud alignment
• Contribute to cloud standards, reusable patterns, and operational excellence

• Hybrid working and reasonable accommodations
• Generous Holiday policies
• Excellent Health and Wellbeing benefits including corporate membership to ClassPass
• Paid volunteer time to step away from your desk and into the community
• Support to grow through professional development courses, tuition/qualification reimbursement and more
• Maternal/paternal leave benefits and family services
• Complimentary subscription to Headspace – the mindfulness app
• All employee events including networking opportunities and social activities
• Lunch allowance for use within our subsidized onsite canteen

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• 8+ years of hands-on experience in cloud engineering, with deep expertise in Azure
• Proven experience leading technical teams and delivering enterprise-scale cloud solutions
• Strong knowledge of Azure networking, identity, security, and automation
• Proficiency in scripting (PowerShell, Bash, Python) and IaC tools (Terraform, Bicep)
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools and DevOps practices

• AZ-104: Azure Administrator
• AZ-305: Azure Solutions Architect
• AZ-700: Azure Network Engineer
• SC-300: Identity & Access Administrator

• Yes
• Potential for growth
• Mentoring
• Leadership development programs
• Regular training
• Career development services
• Continuing education courses
• Cross functional collaboration
• You will be expected to understand the regulatory obligations of the firm and abide by the regulated entity requirements and JHI policies applicable for your role.

At Janus Henderson Investors we’re committed to an inclusive and supportive environment. We believe diversity improves results and we welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. Don’t worry if you don’t think you tick every box, we still want to hear from you! We understand everyone has different commitments and while we can’t accommodate every flexible working request, we’re happy to be asked about work flexibility and our hybrid working environment. If you need any reasonable accommodations during our recruitment process, please get in touch and let us know at recruiter@janushenderson.com

Janus Henderson (including its subsidiaries) will not maintain existing or sponsor new industry registrations or licenses where not supported by an employee’s job functions (as determined by Janus Henderson at its sole discretion).

All applicants must be willing to comply with the provisions of Janus Henderson Investment Advisory Code of Ethics related to personal securities activities and other disclosure and certification requirements, including past political contributions and political activities. Applicants’ past political contributions or activity may impact applicants’ eligibility for this position. Janus Henderson is an equal opportunity /Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. All applications are subject to background checks.