Cloud Engineer

The Staff Cloud Engineer is responsible for architecting automating and optimising Azure cloud infrastructure ensuring it is secure scalable and cost-effective. They lead complex cloud initiatives solve critical challenges and drive cloud automation security and observability at scale. This role is ideal for candidates with 8 years of experience who want to drive technical direction and innovation.

• Design deploy and optimise Azure compute (Virtual Machines Functions Container Apps) storage (Blob Storage Managed Disks Azure Files) and databases (Azure SQL Azure Database for PostgreSQL/MySQL Cosmos DB).
• Architect Azure networking solutions (Virtual Network Virtual WAN ExpressRoute Azure DNS Network Security Groups VPN Gateway Application Gateway and Azure Load Balancer).
• Develop Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for multi-subscription Azure environments using Terraform and Bicep.
• Lead CI/CD automation and DevOps tooling with Azure Pipelines GitHub Actions and Jenkins.
• Implement advanced Azure security and compliance with Microsoft Entra ID Azure RBAC Key Vault Web Application Firewall Defender for Cloud and Microsoft Sentinel.
• Establish observability and monitoring using Azure Monitor Log Analytics Application Insights Managed Prometheus Azure Managed Grafana and logging frameworks.
• Drive cost optimisation strategies ensuring resource efficiency through FinOps best practices.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex cloud performance reliability and security issues.
• Lead Azure cloud infrastructure design automation and security for enterprise-scale deployments.
• Architect and implement highly available scalable and cost-efficient Azure cloud solutions.
• Drive Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation using Terraform Bicep and Azure Resource Manager templates.
• Develop and optimise CI/CD pipelines cloud observability and performance monitoring.
• Collaborate with Cloud Architects Security Engineers and DevOps teams on best practices.
• Solve complex cloud challenges related to networking security and cost governance.
• Lead cloud migrations modernisation and platform engineering efforts.
• Mentor and coach senior and mid-level cloud engineers to improve skills and technical capabilities.

Qualifications :

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (Highly Recommended).
• Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert (Preferred).
• Terraform Associate Certification (Preferred for IaC expertise).
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate or Azure Network Engineer Associate (Optional based on focus area).
• Continuous learning through Azure hands-on training labs and leadership programmes.
• 8 years of experience in cloud engineering platform automation or DevOps roles.
• Deep hands-on expertise in Azure cloud services Infrastructure as Code and automation frameworks.
• Advanced scripting and automation experience in Python Bash or PowerShell.
• Strong background in cloud security IAM encryption and compliance (ISO 27001 NIST CIS benchmarks).
• Proven experience leading cloud transformation migration and platform modernisation projects.
• Extensive knowledge of Azure cost governance budgeting and FinOps strategies.
• Experience working in Agile DevOps and SRE environments.
• Strong mentorship and leadership skills to guide technical teams.

Additional Information :

Discover some of the global benefits that empower our people to become the best version of themselves:

• Finance: Competitive salary package share plan company performance bonuses value-based recognition awards referral bonus;   
• Career Development: Career coaching global career opportunities non-linear career paths internal development programmes for management and technical leadership;
• Learning Opportunities: Complex projects rotations internal tech communities training certifications coaching online learning platforms subscriptions pass-it-on sessions workshops conferences;
• Work-Life Balance: Hybrid work and flexible working hours employee assistance programme;
• Health: Global internal wellbeing programme access to wellbeing apps;
• Community: Global internal tech communities hobby clubs and interest groups inclusion and diversity programmes events and celebrations.

At Endava were committed to creating an open inclusive and respectful environment where everyone feels safe valued and empowered to be their best. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds experiences and perspectivesbecause we know that inclusive teams help us deliver smarter more innovative solutions for our customers. Hiring decisions are based on merit skills qualifications and potential. If you need adjustments or support during the recruitment process please let us know.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time