Cloud Engineer

Version 1 has celebrated over 28 years in Technology Services and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver solutions that drive customer success. Version 1 has several strategic technology partners including Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems and Snowflake. We're also an award-winning employer reflecting how employees are at the heart of Version 1. 

We've been awarded: Innovation Partner of the Year Winner 2023 Oracle EMEA Partner Awards, Global Microsoft Modernising Applications Partner of the Year Award 2023, AWS Collaboration Partner of the Year - EMEA 2023 and Best Workplaces for Women by Great Place To Work in UK and Ireland 2023. 

As a consultancy and service provider, Version 1 is a digital-first environment and we do things differently. We're focused on our core values; using these we've seen significant growth across our practices and our Digital, Data and Cloud team is preparing for the next phase of expansion. This creates new opportunities for driven and skilled individuals to join one of the fastest-growing consultancies globally.

We are seeking a highly skilled Cloud Engineer with strong expertise in Microsoft Azure to support our cloud transformation initiatives. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in on-premises to Azure migrations, containerization technologies, and solid knowledge of Azure fundamentals, governance, security, and best practices.

Accountabilities

Cloud Migration & Modernization

• Plan and support on-prem to Azure cloud migration projects (servers, applications, databases, and workloads).
• Conduct assessments of existing infrastructure and recommend optimized cloud architectures.
• Perform workload rationalization, rehosting, replatforming, or modernization based on business requirements.

Azure Engineering & Operations

• Deploy and manage Azure services including VMs, VNets, Storage Accounts, IAM, Azure Firewall, Load Balancers, etc.
• Implement and maintain Azure Landing Zones and governance frameworks.
• Ensure compliance with security policies, identity standards, and resource management best practices.

Containerization & DevOps

• Build, deploy, and manage containerized applications using Docker and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
• Implement CI/CD pipelines in collaboration with DevOps teams (Azure DevOps/GitHub Actions).
• Support container orchestration, scaling, monitoring, and lifecycle management.
• Cloud Performance, Monitoring & Optimization
• Monitor cloud environments using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights.
• Optimize cloud resource utilization for cost, performance, and reliability.
• Troubleshoot cloud-related issues and ensure high availability of critical workloads Implement and manage Microsoft Intune for endpoint security, compliance, and policy management.
• Assist in deploying and managing Microsoft Copilot, including Copilot for Microsoft 365 and Azure integrations.

Physical Demands

• Work Environment: Primarily an office-based or remote role with extended periods of computer use.
• Mobility: Occasional travel may be required for on-site deployments, stakeholder meetings, or cloud migration projects.
• Working Hours: Primarily Central hours, with flexibility for evenings and weekends as needed for critical projects or issue resolution.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 3–5+ years of hands-on experience as a Cloud Engineer, Infrastructure Engineer, or similar role.
• Strong experience with Azure IaaS and PaaS services.
• Proven track record with on-prem to cloud migration projects.
• Solid understanding of networking, security, identity, and governance in Azure.
• Practical experience with containerization (Docker) and AKS/Kubernetes.

Preferred candidate profile

• Familiarity with IaC tools like Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates.
• Experience with DevOps tooling (Azure DevOps, GitHub).
• Azure certifications such as:
• AZ-104: Azure Administrator Associate
• AZ-900: Azure Fundamentals

Key Skills

• Azure cloud architecture & engineering
• Infrastructure modernization
• Containerization & Kubernetes
• Networking and security fundamentals
• Automation & scripting (PowerShell, CLI, Python optional)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

At Version 1, we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their well-being, professional growth, and financial stability. 

One of our standout advantages is the ability to work with a hybrid schedule along with business travel, allowing our employees to strike a balance between work and life. We also offer a range of tech-related benefits, including an innovative Tech Scheme to help keep our team members up-to-date with the latest technology. 

We prioritise the health and safety of our employees, providing private medical and life insurance coverage, as well as free eye tests and contributions towards glasses. Our team members can also stay ahead of the curve with incentivized certifications and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat. 

Our employee-designed Profit Share scheme divides a portion of our company's profits each quarter amongst employees. We are dedicated to helping our employees reach their full potential, offering Pathways Career Development Quarterly, a programme designed to support professional growth.