Lead Engineer- Azure Iaas/ Paas

Acuity Knowledge Partners Acuity Knowledge Partners (Acuity) is a leading provider of bespoke research, analytics and technology solutions to the financial services sector, including asset managers, corporate and investment banks, private equity and venture capital firms, hedge funds and consulting firms. Its global network of over 6,000 analysts and industry experts, combined with proprietary technology, supports more than 500 financial institutions and consulting companies to operate more efficiently and unlock their human capital, driving revenue higher and transforming operations. Acuity is headquartered in London and operates from 10 locations worldwide. The company fosters a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment, nurturing talent, regardless of race, gender, ethnicity or sexual orientation. Acuity was established as a separate business from Moody’s Corporation in 2019, following its acquisition by Equistone Partners Europe (Equistone). In January 2023, funds advised by global private equity firm Permira acquired a majority stake in the business from Equistone, which remains invested as a minority shareholder. For more information, visit Position Title -Azure IaaS/PaaS Engineer Experience Level-8-10 Years Department-Information Technology Location-GGN Job Purpose This role is responsible for architecting, implementing, and maintaining enterprise cloud infrastructures using Azure’s IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service) and PaaS (Platform as a Service) solutions. As a core contributor to the organization’s digital transformation, the Azure IaaS/PaaS Engineer ensures scalable, secure, and cost-effective architectures that align with business needs. The position plays a critical role in enabling cloud adoption, innovation, and operational excellence across IT and business domains Key Responsibilities Design, deploy, and manage cloud infrastructure using Azure IaaS and PaaS services. Architect, present, and deliver simple, effective Azure solutions to business stakeholders. Implement and automate infrastructure tasks using scripting (PowerShell, Bicep). Monitor, optimize, and maintain Azure environments for performance, compliance, and cost effectiveness. Collaborate with DevOps teams to support automated build and deployment pipelines. Ensure robust cloud security in accordance with best practices and compliance requirements. Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues across Azure services, networking, and integrations. Provide operational support, documentation, and guidance for migration, scaling, and upgrades. Establish backup/recovery, disaster recovery, and high availability strategies. Participate in cross-team projects and communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences Key Competencies Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field. Minimum of 4 years of experience in I Administrations roles (Administration, Opearations, Engineering) Minimum of 4 years of experience working with Azure IaaS and PaaS solutions. Strong Ability to design and present Azure architecture and solutions Proven experience with Azure Virtual Machines, Networking, Storage, and PaaS Offerings Microsoft Certified Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) mandatory. AZ-305 a plus. Azure Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) Management Solid understanding of Azure security, networking, and access control PowerShell Scripting for Azure Automation Resource Deployment using Infrastructure as Code (Bicep/ARM/Terraform) Entra ID Management Azure Networking (Virtual Networks, Subnets, Load Balancers) Azure Security and Compliance Azure Resource Monitoring and Optimization Azure Backup and Disaster Recovery Azure DevOps and Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) Familiarity with containerization technologies and container orchestration using Kubernetes etc Azure Cost Management and Optimization Troubleshooting and Problem-Solving in Azure Environments Azure Governance and Policy Management Collaboration and Teamwork in a Cross-Functional