Cloud Infrastructure Engineer (Azure)

TL;DR

Cloud Infrastructure Engineer (Azure): Managing and optimizing cloud-based infrastructure for large-scale assessment platforms with an accent on Azure services, IaC, and CI/CD pipelines. Focus on ensuring system reliability, security, and performance while supporting critical educational services across the UK.

Location: Must be based in or able to commute to Milton Keynes, UK (Hybrid: 2 days/week in office)

Salary: £54,300–£61,794 + Benefits

Company

hirify.global is the UK's largest provider of academic qualifications, supporting millions of learners and educators through advanced assessment technology.

What you will do

• Deploy and maintain cloud-based applications and infrastructure within Microsoft Azure.
• Implement and manage infrastructure as code using tools like Bicep or Terraform.
• Configure and optimize CI/CD pipelines for automated application deployments.
• Monitor platform performance, security, and availability, providing proactive recommendations.
• Collaborate with development teams and stakeholders to modernize platform services.
• Participate in an out-of-hours incident support rota during live exam series.

Requirements

• Must be based in or able to commute to Milton Keynes, UK.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in an Azure infrastructure engineer role.
• AZ-104 Microsoft Azure Administrator certification is essential.
• Strong knowledge of IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS within Azure.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as PowerShell and T-SQL.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code (Bicep, Terraform, or ARM).

Nice to have

• AZ-400 or AZ-305 certifications.
• Experience with Agile development methodologies.
• Familiarity with Git and modern development tools.

Culture & Benefits

• 35-hour working week with flexible, hybrid working arrangements.
• 25 days of annual leave (rising to 30) plus Christmas closure.
• Excellent pension scheme with up to 11.5% employer contribution.
• Opportunity to work on large-scale, business-critical technology platforms.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.

Hiring process

• Submission of CV outlining relevant skills and experience.
• Online first-stage interview.
• Final stage interview held in Milton Keynes.