Cloud Engineering Consultant (Azure)

Key Responsibilities

• Consulting & Solution Design: Collaborate closely with client stakeholders to understand their business objectives and technical requirements, providing expert advice and designing best-practice cloud solutions on Azure.
• Infrastructure Build & Deployment: Lead the hands-on implementation and deployment of cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles with tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Data Platform Enablement: Architect and build the foundational cloud services required to support modern data platforms, including data lakes, data warehouses, and machine learning environments.
• Automation & CI/CD: Develop and manage CI/CD pipelines to automate the deployment, testing, and integration of infrastructure and applications.
• Managed Services & Support: Provide ongoing operational support and maintenance for client cloud environments as part of our managed services offering, ensuring reliability, security, and performance.
• Security & Governance: Implement and enforce cloud security best practices, cost management strategies, and governance policies to ensure client environments are secure, compliant, and cost-effective.
• Technical Pre-Sales: Assist the sales team in a technical capacity during pre-sales engagements, including contributing to proposals and presenting technical solutions to prospective clients.
• Mentorship & Knowledge Sharing: Act as a subject matter expert within the business, mentoring junior colleagues and contributing to internal best practices and knowledge bases.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Proven commercial experience in a Cloud Engineer, DevOps, or Cloud Consultant role.
•  In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with core Microsoft Azure services (e.g., Virtual Machines, Azure Storage, Virtual Networks / Gateways, RBAC, Management Groups, Azure SQL / Managed Instance, Azure Functions, Azure Data Factory, Azure Kubernetes Service / Azure Container Service).
•  Strong proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform and/or Bicep with good understanding of Azure Resource Manager.
•  Experience with scripting and automation using languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
•  Solid understanding of CI/CD principles and experience with tools like Jenkins, Github Actions, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps (ADO).
•  Knowledge of containerisation technologies (Docker) and orchestration platforms (Kubernetes).
•  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to engage with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
•  A consultative mindset with strong problem-solving and analytical skills and ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. 
• Comfortable working in agile, client-facing environments with autonomy and ownership.
•  Able to commute to London when required for client or team sessions (occasional)
  
  

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or other relevant Microsoft Azure certifications (e.g. AZ-104, AZ-305, AZ-400).
• Experience working in other cloud environments (AWS, GCP).
• Familiarity with building and supporting cloud-native data services (e.g., Snowflake, Databricks, Azure Synapse, Azure HDinsight, Azure AI Foundry).

Benefits

• Remote-first working with flexibility around client needs.
• Private medical insurance. 
• Projects with global brands & public sector leaders, working on real-world impact.
• Exclusive access to Microsoft & Databricks certifications, training, and partner tools.
• A collaborative culture of technical excellence and continuous learning.
• A lead role in shaping delivery standards and future Cloud practices within the firm.
• Competitive salary and long-term growth opportunities.