Azure Cloud Engineer

Azure Cloud Engineer

UBDS Group · London, United Kingdom (Hybrid) · — · Posted 2026-11-09

Workplace: hybrid

Department: Azure

Description

At UBDS, we help organisations transform through cloud, cyber security, AI and digital innovation. We are looking for an experienced Cloud Engineer to support the delivery, operation and modernisation of cloud infrastructure and services across complex customer environments.

This is a hands-on engineering role with a strong focus on Microsoft Azure, cloud infrastructure, automation and DevOps practices. You will work across cloud and hybrid environments, supporting infrastructure deployments, migrations and ongoing improvements.

Alongside your core cloud engineering responsibilities, you may also support legacy application modernisation and compatibility activities, helping customers transition existing applications and services to modern cloud and Windows environments.

What You'll Do

• Deploy, configure and support Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure and services.
• Support cloud migrations, infrastructure modernisation and hybrid cloud environments.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps or equivalent tooling.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code and automated deployment solutions.
• Configure and troubleshoot Azure networking, compute, storage and identity services.
• Support cloud security, monitoring, resilience and operational improvements.
• Investigate and resolve complex cloud infrastructure and deployment issues.
• Work with Cloud Architects, Engineers and delivery teams to implement technical solutions.
• Support application and infrastructure migrations, including Windows 11 transformation activities.
• Assist with legacy application compatibility, configuration and remediation where required.
• Support existing Microsoft Office-based applications, including Excel macros, VBA and Microsoft Access.
• Work with SQL databases and data integrations where appropriate.
• Contribute to technical documentation, engineering standards and continuous improvement.
• Engage with customers and stakeholders to understand requirements and resolve technical challenges.

What We're Looking For

• Strong experience within Azure Cloud Engineering, Infrastructure Engineering or a similar technical role.
• Hands-on experience deploying and managing Microsoft Azure services.
• Good understanding of Azure networking, compute, storage and identity.
• Experience with Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, Bicep or ARM templates.
• Experience with PowerShell, Python or other scripting languages.
• Understanding of cloud security, monitoring and infrastructure best practices.
• Experience supporting cloud migrations and hybrid infrastructure environments.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working within technical and multidisciplinary delivery teams.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Desirable Experience

Experience across some of the following would be beneficial:

• Microsoft Excel macros and VBA development, maintenance or remediation.
• Microsoft Access, including database design, forms and VBA.
• SQL and relational database technologies.
• Legacy application migration and compatibility testing.
• Understanding of legacy application dependencies, including older browser versions and Java.
• Experience migrating legacy Office applications and files to Windows 11.
• Microsoft 365 administration and application support.
• Microsoft Intune, SCCM or enterprise device management.
• Azure SQL, Azure Files and other cloud storage services.
• GitHub Actions or wider DevOps tooling.
• Experience within Government, Defence or other regulated environments.
• Microsoft Azure certifications such as AZ-104 or equivalent.

Security Clearance

This role may support work within secure Government and Defence environments. Candidates must be eligible and willing to obtain Security Check (SC) clearance where required and maintain the appropriate level of clearance for the duration of the assignment.

The Opportunity

This role would suit an experienced Azure Cloud Engineer who enjoys working across cloud infrastructure, automation and modernisation projects.

You'll work alongside experienced Cloud, Cyber Security and Infrastructure specialists, delivering secure, resilient and scalable solutions while gaining exposure to a variety of customer environments and technologies.

The role also offers opportunities to support wider technology transformation initiatives, including application modernisation and migration from legacy platforms.

Benefits

Why people choose to grow their careers at UBDS Group

Professionals choose to grow their careers at UBDS Group for its reputation as a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation that is deeply committed to both innovation and employee development. At UBDS Group, employees are given unique opportunities to work on cutting-edge projects across a diverse range of industries, exposing them to new challenges and learning opportunities that are pivotal for professional growth. The Group’s culture emphasises continuous improvement, offering ample training programs, mentorship, and the chance to gain certifications that enhance their skills and marketability.

UBDS Group fosters a collaborative environment where creativity and innovation are encouraged, allowing employees to contribute ideas and solutions that have a tangible impact on the company and its clients. This combination of professional development, a culture of innovation, and the opportunity to make meaningful contributions makes UBDS Group an attractive place for those looking to advance their careers and be at the forefront of technological and operational excellence.

Employee Benefits

• Training – All team members are offered a number of options in terms of personal development, whether it is technical led, business acumen or methodologies. We want you to grow with us and to help us achieve more
• Private medical cover for you and your spouse/partner, offered via Vitality
• Discretionary bonus based on a blend of personal and company performance
• Holiday – You will receive 25 Days holiday, plus 1 day for Birthday and 1 day for your work anniversary in addition to UK bank holidays
• Electric Vehicle leasing with salary sacrifice
• Contributed Pension Scheme
• Death in service cover

About UBDS Group

At UBDS Group our mission is to support entrepreneurs who are setting new standards with technology solutions across cloud services, cybersecurity, data and AI, ensuring that every investment advances our commitment to innovation, making a difference, and creating impactful solutions for organisations and society.

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.

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