Azure Cloud Engineer (Senior)

Job Title - Azure Cloud Engineer (Senior)

Role Overview

Synthesis Software Technologies is seeking a Senior Azure Cloud Engineer to join our team and support the design, implementation, modernization, and operation of enterprise-scale Azure environments. This role is ideal for an experienced cloud professional who combines strong Azure infrastructure expertise with an understanding of modern application architectures, security, governance, and cloud operating models.

The successful candidate will work across cloud infrastructure, networking, identity, platform services, and modernization initiatives, partnering with infrastructure and software engineering teams to deliver secure, scalable, resilient, and well-governed Azure solutions. This role plays a key part in enabling cloud adoption, improving operational maturity, and supporting the successful migration and modernization of business-critical workloads.

Key Responsibilities

Azure Platform Engineering

• Design, implement, and support Azure cloud environments aligned with Microsoft best practices.
• Build and maintain Azure landing zones and enterprise cloud foundations.
• Design and support Hub-and-Spoke network architectures.
• Configure and manage Azure networking services, including Virtual Networks, Network Security Groups, Route Tables, DNS, VPNs, ExpressRoute, and Private Endpoints.
• Support multi-subscription environments and workload segmentation strategies.
• Implement cloud governance controls using Azure Policy, Management Groups, RBAC, Resource Locks, and tagging standards.
• Ensure environments comply with security, governance, and operational requirements.
• Support workload isolation and resource organization strategies across subscriptions and resource groups.

Identity & Security

• Implement and manage Microsoft Entra ID and Azure Identity & Access Management solutions.
• Apply least-privilege access controls using RBAC and Privileged Identity Management (PIM).
• Support identity federation and enterprise authentication mechanisms.
• Implement secure networking and cloud security best practices.
• Manage secrets, keys, and certificates through Azure Key Vault.
• Assist with cloud security posture reviews, monitoring, and remediation activities.

Compute, Data & Platform Services

• Deploy, configure, and support Azure platform services including:
  • Azure Virtual Machines
  • Azure App Services
  • Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
  • Azure Functions
  • Azure Storage
  • Azure SQL
  • Cosmos DB
  • Azure Monitor and Log Analytics
  • Azure Backup and Site Recovery
• Select appropriate Azure services based on workload requirements.
• Design highly available and resilient cloud architectures.
• Support capacity planning, scalability, performance optimization, and cost-management initiatives.

Modernization & Cloud Adoption

• Collaborate with software engineering teams on cloud migration and modernization initiatives.
• Support architecture discussions for monolithic, microservices, API-driven, and event-driven applications.
• Contribute to CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, and DevOps initiatives.
• Assist with workload assessments and application modernization planning.
• Identify opportunities to adopt cloud-native services and improve operational efficiency.
• Support platform standardization and cloud operating model adoption.

Requirements

Essential Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of experience in Cloud Engineering, Infrastructure Engineering, Platform Engineering, or related roles.
• Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure.
• Proven experience designing and supporting Azure networking solutions.
• Strong understanding of Azure governance, landing zones, IAM, and resource organization strategies.
• Experience implementing and supporting Hub-and-Spoke network architectures.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, Bicep, or ARM Templates.
• Experience with CI/CD platforms including Azure DevOps and/or GitHub Actions.
• Familiarity with containerization technologies and Kubernetes concepts.
• Experience supporting secure, scalable, and highly available cloud environments.
• Strong troubleshooting, automation, and operational support capabilities.
• Understanding of application hosting models and cloud modernization approaches.
• Ability to work effectively with software engineering teams and business stakeholders.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Experience working within enterprise or highly regulated environments.
• Exposure to financial services, banking, insurance, or similar industries.
• Experience working in hybrid cloud environments.
• Knowledge of AWS and/or Google Cloud Platform.
• Experience conducting Well-Architected Framework reviews.
• Knowledge of resilience engineering, disaster recovery, and business continuity practices.
• Experience supporting large-scale migration and modernization programmes.
• Exposure to observability, monitoring, and distributed systems concepts.

Qualifications

• Relevant Degree or Diploma in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Relevant cloud engineering experience may be considered in lieu of formal qualifications.

Preferred Certifications

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate.
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert.
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate.
• HashiCorp Terraform Associate Certification (advantageous).

Behavioural Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work across both infrastructure and application domains.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to simplify complex technical concepts for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong collaboration and teamwork mindset.
• Proactive, self-driven, and results-oriented.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to operational excellence.
• Ability to mentor junior engineers and contribute to engineering best practices.
• Adaptable and comfortable operating in evolving technology environments.
• Pragmatic and solution-focused approach to decision-making.

What Success Looks Like

The successful candidate will:

• Build and support secure and scalable Azure foundations.
• Improve governance, operational maturity, and cloud adoption practices.
• Deliver resilient, highly available, and cost-optimized Azure solutions.
• Partner effectively with infrastructure and software engineering teams.
• Contribute to successful cloud migration and modernization initiatives.
• Enhance platform reliability, security, and performance.
• Support the organisation's cloud-first technology strategy and long-term growth objectives.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work with leading enterprise clients across multiple industries.
• Exposure to large-scale cloud transformation and modernization initiatives.
• Collaborative, highly skilled engineering teams.
• Professional development and certification support.
• Access to leading cloud technologies and best practices.
• Flexible contract or permanent engagement options.
• Competitive remuneration and benefits.