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Azure Technical Lead

Jumar Solutions
Posted 22 days ago, valid for 7 days
Location

Birmingham, West Midlands B27 6QS, England

Salary

£60,000 - £72,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Azure Technical Lead position is a permanent full-time role focused on leading and supporting cloud initiatives within IT Infrastructure and Cloud Services.
  • Candidates should have a strong foundation in Azure cloud management and at least 5 years of relevant experience.
  • The role involves mentoring a team of Azure engineers, managing Azure costs, and ensuring operational reliability and security of the Azure platform.
  • Azure certifications are desirable, with responsibilities including troubleshooting complex issues and implementing best practices for data protection.
  • The salary for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience.
Job Title: Azure Technical LeadEmployment Type: Permanent Full-Time  Function: IT Infrastructure and Cloud Services  Job Type: Hybrid (Flexible)SummaryOur client is looking for a skilled Azure Technical Lead to lead and support their cloud initiatives, ensuring an efficient, secure, and cost-effective Azure environment. This role is a blend of strategic leadership and hands-on technical work, perfect for someone with a strong foundation in Azure cloud management who enjoys driving platform reliability, security, and innovation. Responsibilities
  • Lead, mentor, and support a team of Azure engineers and specialists, providing technical guidance and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Act as the escalation point for complex technical issues and drive resolution in collaboration with team members.
  • Oversee the Azure platform to ensure operational reliability, monitoring, and proactive management.
  • Implement best practices for high availability, resilience, and automated monitoring to support business-critical applications.
  • Manage and optimize Azure costs, ensuring cost-effective use of resources.
  • Regularly review cloud expenditures and provide recommendations for cost control and resource optimization.
  • Manage changes to the Azure platform to uphold and enhance security standards, implementing governance and compliance measures.
  • Work closely with security teams to address vulnerabilities, conduct regular security assessments, and implement best practices for data protection.
  • Stay updated on evolving Azure capabilities and assess their potential benefits for our business.
  • Drive platform evolution by identifying new tools and features that align with business goals and future growth.
Requirements
  • Proficiency in Azure services, cloud management, and automation tools. Strong understanding of Azure security, cost optimization, and governance best practices.
  • Proven experience leading and mentoring technical teams with an ability to collaborate across departments.
  • Ability to troubleshoot complex issues and lead resolution in high-stakes situations.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Desirables - Azure certifications are a plus (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect, Azure DevOps Engineer).
If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge and contribute to the success of our client’s IT infrastructure, we would encourage you to apply now and provide an up-to-date CV for consideration.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.