TL;DR

Azure Technical Lead: Driving cloud transformation and optimizing Azure services with an accent on robust, scalable infrastructure and operational efficiency. Focus on providing technical leadership, mentoring teams, and collaborating cross-functionally to achieve digital transformation goals.

Location: Flexible working with an option of working from home and coming into the office. Must be based in Bristol, UK, and have the right to work in the UK. No employment sponsorship provided.

Company

%hirify_global% is the UK’s number 1 investment platform for private investors.

What you will do

Drive the adoption and optimization of Azure services across the organization.
Ensure Azure infrastructure is robust, scalable, and aligned with business objectives.
Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and strategic direction to teams.
Collaborate with business owners and technical teams on operational requirements and service designs.
Implement and maintain robust security controls within the cloud and ensure data compliance.
Analyze system performance and provide reports for cost-saving opportunities.

Requirements

Strong experience with Microsoft Azure implementation and migration projects (Networking, VMs, Scale Sets, Storage, Backup, Site Recovery).
Strong understanding of Azure Network Architecture (Firewalls, Security Groups, Gateways, Virtual Networks).
Experience in automating infrastructure deployments with Terraform and Azure Pipelines.
Understanding of Microsoft’s Cloud Adoption Framework, Azure Landing Zones, and Well Architected Framework.
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Azure and cloud services (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS).
Expert-level experience with on-premise Windows Server Platforms and associated technologies.
Qualified to Microsoft AZ-104 (minimum, or equivalent).
Clear vision and purpose as a technology leader.
Highly articulate with excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Nice to have

Experience working in Financial Services.
Qualified to Microsoft AZ-305 (or equivalent).
Qualified to ITIL 4 Foundation.

Culture & Benefits

Discretionary annual bonus and annual pay review.
25 days holiday plus bank holidays and 1-day additional Christmas closure.
Flexible working options available, including hybrid working.
Enhanced parental leave and pension scheme up to 11% employer contribution.
Income Protection, Life insurance (4 x salary core level of cover), and Private medical insurance.
Health care cash plans, health screening programme, and confidential support (Help@hand).
Wellhub for fitness providers and wellness coach sessions.
Variety of travel to work schemes with bike storage and shower facilities.
Inhouse barista and deli serving subsidised coffee and sandwiches.
Two paid volunteering days per year.

Hiring process

Stage 1: Competency-based questions including technical knowledge and transferable skills assessment.
Stage 2: Presentation preparation and delivery.