Cloud Engineer (Azure)

TL;DR

Cloud Engineer (Azure): Building and optimizing high-load Azure infrastructure solutions for internal engineering teams with an accent on secure, scalable cloud foundations and automation. Focus on designing reusable Terraform modules, developing CI/CD pipelines, translating security requirements into policy-as-code, and prototyping GenAI automation for improved workflows.

Location: Hybrid working in Manchester, Bristol, Halifax, or Leeds, United Kingdom. Participation in an out-of-hours support rota is required.

Salary: £72,702 - £80,780

Company

hirify.global is undergoing a significant digital transformation, modernising its technology platforms to reshape the future of finance.

What you will do

• Design, build, and maintain secure and scalable Azure infrastructure foundations.
• Build and maintain reusable Terraform modules and automated deployment patterns for cloud solutions.
• Develop CI/CD pipelines using Harness CI and PowerShell to automate delivery.
• Translate security and control requirements into policy-as-code guardrails using Azure Policy.
• Create and enhance “Golden Paths” using Backstage templates and service catalogue improvements.
• Drive operational excellence across monitoring, incidents, problem management, cost optimisation, and reliability.
• Prototype and implement GenAI and agentic-AI automation for various engineering workflows.

Requirements

• Experience in Platform Engineering with a consistent track record building and operating Azure solutions.
• Experience designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Harness, or similar).
• Experience with configuration-management tooling for automation and policy enforcement.
• Proficiency in one or more scripting/programming languages (Python, Go, PowerShell, Bash).
• Strong ownership approach with the ability to lead delivery of features or platform components.
• Skilled in Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) using Terraform.
• Experience leading cloud-service product lifecycles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Culture & Benefits

• A performance-based share bonus.
• A flexible benefits allowance.
• A generous pension contribution.
• Private health cover.
• Up to 30 days annual leave (plus ability to purchase more).
• Access to colleague share schemes.
• Commitment to inclusion and building a diverse workforce.