Azure Engineer

Please note - This role is Hybrid and can be based at our Welwyn Garden City or Liverpool office. No sponsorship offered. Sorry no agencies

Overview of Role

The primary purpose of the Azure Engineer is to optimize and secure our cloud infrastructure, ensuring high performance and cost-efficiency. You will leverage your expertise in Microsoft Azure to enhance system robustness, implement best practices in security, and manage resources proactively. Your role includes driving continuous improvement initiatives and overseeing cost management strategies.

Additionally, you will be responsible for ensuring seamless integration of new technologies, supporting DevOps practices to enhance deployment pipelines, and maintaining comprehensive documentation. You will also play a critical role in monitoring system health, conducting performance tuning, and supporting business continuity planning.

Be responsible for and deliver:

• Identify and implement opportunities for automation, performance enhancements, and infrastructure optimizations to meet evolving business needs.

• Ensure high availability and reliability of cloud services by developing and maintaining disaster recovery plans, conducting regular performance assessments, and implementing redundancy and failover mechanisms

• Manage and enforce security and compliance best practices within the Azure environment, perform regular security audits, ensure compliance with industry standards, and respond promptly to security incidents.

• Monitor and analyze cloud spending, recommend and implement cost-saving measures, and utilize cost management tools and strategies effectively.

• Work closely with development, operations, and security teams to ensure seamless integration and operation of cloud services.

• Maintain comprehensive documentation of cloud infrastructure, improvements, best practices, and performance metrics. Prepare regular reports on system performance, security posture, and cost management.

• Provide guidance and training to other team members and other departments on Azure best practices and optimizations.

• Lead and participate in incident response activities, ensuring minimal downtime and quick resolution of issues.

• Participate in architecture design sessions to ensure our system capabilities are aligned with business goals.

Oversee the management of certificates and secrets within the Azure environment, ensuring timely rotation and compliance with security policies. Implement automated processes for certificate and secret renewal and replacement to maintain system integrity and security

What we would like from you….

• Proven experience as an Azure Engineer or in a similar role with a deep understanding of Azure services, architecture, and best practices.

• Strong knowledge of cloud security principles, including identity management, encryption, and compliance standards.

• Experience with Azure cost management and budgeting tools, as well as implementing cost-saving measures.

• Proficiency in automation tools and scripting languages such as PowerShell, ARM templates, or Terraform.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues.

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders.

• Relevant Azure certifications are highly desirable.

• A commitment to continuous learning and staying up-to-date with the latest Azure technologies and industry trends.

What can we do for you?

You can expect a rewarding experience working with us in our Hybrid role with visits to our head office in Welwyn Garden City but this role can be based at our Love2shop office in Liverpool

You will benefit from a range of company benefits such as:

• Holiday purchase scheme, with 25 days holiday plus bank holidays as standard.

• On-site gym at our office (Free), and nationwide corporate rate gym membership

• Online benefits portal where you can access lots of deals, discounts - for example of shopping or holidays

• Progression and Development

• Contributory company pension scheme

• Private medical insurance

• Life assurance of 3 x annual gross salary, with the option to purchase additional cover

• You’re also able to purchase a range of benefits at a discounted rate including, critical illness cover, bicycles via our Cycle2Work scheme, dental insurance and TasteCard dining discount card

• Electric Car Scheme

At PayPoint, we're committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive and feel a sense of belonging. PayPoint is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.