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Cloud Services Engineer

Manchester
3 days ago
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Cloud Services Engineer

Manchester

Salary up to £65,000

Office-based, with 2 days a week of remote working

Our client is a Manchester-based regional Law firm whose mission is to empower businesses with cutting-edge cloud technologies and AI-driven automation to enhance their operational efficiency and drive innovation.

Job Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Cloud Services Engineer to join our clients dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Azure Cloud, Azure AI Foundry, and Power Automate. This role is critical in designing, implementing, and maintaining cloud-based solutions for our clients, as well as driving innovation within the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and deploy scalable and secure cloud solutions using Azure Cloud services

Implement and optimize AI-driven solutions leveraging Azure AI Foundry

Create and maintain automated workflows using Power Automate to streamline business processes

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions

Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior team members

Conduct regular system health checks and performance optimizations

Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in cloud environments

Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and advancements in cloud technologies and AI

Develop and maintain documentation for cloud architectures, processes, and best practices

Participate in code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices

Implement and maintain robust security measures to protect cloud-based assets and data

Collaborate with the DevOps team to implement CI/CD pipelines for cloud deployments

Required Skills and Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field

Minimum of 5 years of experience in cloud engineering, with a strong focus on Azure Cloud

Proven expertise in Azure services, including but not limited to:

Azure Virtual Machines

Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)

Azure App Service

Azure Functions

Azure Storage

Azure SQL Database

Azure Active Directory

Azure Monitor and Azure Security Centre

In-depth knowledge of Azure AI Foundry and its components, including:

Azure Cognitive Services

Azure Machine Learning

Azure Bot Service

Azure Databricks

Proficiency in Power Automate for creating and managing automated workflows

Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, C#, or JavaScript

This role is based in Manchester and will allow for 2 days a week of remote work and pays a salary of up to £65,000. Please only apply if you are eligible to work in the UK. Unfortunately, our client is not able to offer visa sponsorship

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