Principal Azure Cloud Engineer

The Principle Engineer role provides delivery of Azure solutions and early life support of Microsoft Azure cloud environments for an existing Advanced Managed Services customer. We are looking for a Principal Engineer with experience deploying complex systems to the cloud. You will be a key member of a team of engineers delivering and supporting cloud automation, platforms, services and applications.

We are looking for a self-starter, motivated by solving unique problems and using leading-edge technologies to automate builds, deployments & migrations of enterprise solutions to Azure.  To be able to troubleshoot and assess workloads, identify dependencies, as well as an ability to review Terraform code to locate imperfections.

An ability to work with High Level Designs, engage with peers to determine what is needed and finally document Low Level Designs – either to complete the engineering yourself or to hand over the designs to another engineer within the squad.

There will be a strong focus on DevOps, including:

• Ability to read and understand already deployed code, identifying and correcting non best practise code.
• Developing version-controlled Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with Terraform
• Conducting pull requests and contributing to peer reviews of engineer’s code

Effective Communication and collaboration are essential in this role, you will work closely with a diverse range of internal and external business stakeholders, ensuring continuous engagement and collaboration.

Design, implement, and manage scalable cloud infrastructure within Azure.

• Exemplify and promote DevOps principles and culture
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform to automate the provisioning and management of cloud resources.
• Support and develop automation solutions to ensure deployment of code efficiently and consistently
• Collaborate with architects and product owners to develop and understand requirements to create Low Level Designs after performing workload assessments
• Create clearly written, high-quality documentation, runbooks, deployment instructions, architecture diagrams, white-papers, etc
• Create and maintain repositories containing environment configuration
• Research and promote best-practices and clearly communicate the intended solutions prior to execution
• Enforce cyber security best practices
• Set the standard for code/document quality and review pull requests of other team members
• Provide Early Life Support for newly deployed services providing Root Cause Analysis and resolution of incidents
• Follow ITIL standards including Change Control and Peer Reviews
• Assist with ad-hoc tasks as required to support wider business plans and initiatives.
• Have a customer-centric attitude, with extensive experience working in a client-facing environment.

• A desire for success and operational excellence to deploy solutions based on best practise
• A keen thirst for knowledge, be constantly keeping abreast of the latest technologies and continually considering how they can be utilised to provide a first class solution
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written, being able to operate at all levels and articulate messages to a variety of different audiences. Understand people and cultural differences to build good relationships with colleagues and Customers
• Capability to author and update design, support and procedural documentation as well as provide input into project design and concepts
• Keen willingness to mentor and support others in the team
• The ability to multi-task, keep accurate logs and provide reports on progress
• Capability to project manage in an informal capacity; able to apply appropriate project methodology to plan, execute and report on work in a structured way

Essential skills to be considered for the role:

• Significant experience with deploying and managing Azure networked environments
• Ability to configure and fine tune cloud infrastructure
• Experience with deployment of production-grade system connectivity and routing
• Experience with migrations from OnPremise to Cloud including Application Discovery, Data & Database Discovery, Dependency Mapping and Network Latency Assessment
• Experience integrating Azure services with on-premises solutions using services such as Private Link/Endpoints and Private DNS
• Experience with hybrid networking connectivity services, such as ExpressRoute and site-to-site VPNs
• Experience with configuring and monitoring Azure Firewalls, NSGs, and ASGs
• Experience with cloud monitoring and reporting systems such as Log Analytics, Azure Monitor, and Application Insights
• Developing version-controlled Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with Terraform
• Highly confident in Cloud Networking Architecture

Experience of the following technologies is highly desirable:

• Strong awareness of Information Security and the ITIL framework
• Familiarity with GitHub and Azure DevOps
• Familiarity with Agile development practices (Scrum, Kanban)
• Hands-on experience with PowerShell and Azure CLI
• Experience of using Configuration Management tools
• Experience of mentoring and coaching others

Desirable Qualifications

• Exam AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator
• Exam AZ-400: Designing and Implementing Microsoft DevOps Solutions
• Exam AZ-700: Azure Network Engineer

Wellbeing focused – Our people are our greatest assets, and ensuring everyone feels their best self to come to work is integral

• Annual Leave – 25 days of annual leave, plus public holidays and the ability to buy additional days
• Employee Assistance Programme – Free advice, support, and confidential counselling available 24/7 through Care First
• Endometriosis Friendly Employer - We are proud to confirm our commitment to developing an environment and culture that allows those with endometriosis to thrive in the workplace

Personal Growth - Regardless of where you are at in your career, we’re committed to enabling your growth personally and professionally

• Development Programmes – From Future Managers to Leadership Training, our development programmes help you get where you need to go
• Performance Bonus – Our Group-wide bonus scheme enables you to reap the rewards of your success

Financial wellbeing - We understand as well as your mental wellbeing, your financial wellbeing is really important

• Pension Scheme – Our plan with Scottish Widows offers 5% matched contribution by the company
• Income protection insurance – Providing you with support and assistance when you need it most

Recognition – Highlighting and rewarding the great work our people do

• Performance & Talent – Our own technology platform that allows you to get real-time feedback, conversations and goals to help you become your best self

Making a Difference – we provide opportunities to help our people make a difference to the causes they care about

• MatchIt! – Fundraise for a cause close to your heart and Advanced will match part of the funding
• Volunteering Time – Our volunteering leave scheme allows you to use your time to help those who need it
• Pennies from Heaven – donate the pennies from your pay check to help make a difference without lifting a finger