Job Vacancy Lead Cloud Engineer

🚀 Lead Cloud Engineer (Azure)
Drive Cloud Innovation | Lead Technical Excellence
💰 Up to £80,000 + Excellent Benefits
🏡 Flexible Remote Working | UK-Based

🔧 Own the Future of Azure Infrastructure

Are you a seasoned cloud engineer ready to lead from the front? This is your opportunity to shape the technical direction of a forward-thinking organisation, driving best practices in Azure architecture, automation, and cloud governance.

As Lead Cloud Engineer, you'll guide a talented team, define engineering standards, and stay hands-on with cutting-edge Azure technologies. You'll be the go-to expert for infrastructure strategy, performance, and resilience - making a real impact across live services and delivery teams.

• Architect and evolve high-performance Azure infrastructure (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)
• Lead cloud engineering practices and mentor technical talent
• Drive automation across deployment, monitoring, and maintenance
• Implement robust security and compliance controls
• Collaborate across agile teams to deliver scalable cloud solutions
• Act as final escalation point for critical incidents and service issues

• 6+ years of hands-on Azure cloud engineering experience
• Deep expertise in Azure networking, security, and Infrastructure as Code (ARM, Bicep, Terraform)
• Strong understanding of Microsoft's Well-Architected Framework
• Experience with CI/CD tools (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions)
• Proficiency in scripting (PowerShell, Bash)
• Bonus: Experience in regulated environments (e.g. financial services)

• Lead a cloud-first transformation in a tech-driven organisation
• Influence strategy while staying hands-on with modern tools
• Collaborate with architects, SecOps, and delivery teams
• Enjoy flexible remote working and a culture of innovation
• Make a lasting impact on platform resilience, scalability, and performance

If you're ready to lead cloud innovation, mentor future tech leaders, and shape infrastructure that powers real-world outcomes - this is your next big move.

👉 Apply now and take your career to the next level.

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