Azure Cloud Consultant

Version 1 has celebrated 30 years in business and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver technology and transformation solutions that drive customer success. Our deep expertise enables our customers to navigate the rapidly evolving technology landscape. We foster strong partnerships with global technology leaders including Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems, Snowflake, ensuring that our customers are provided with the highest quality solutions and services. 

 We’re an award-winning employer reflecting how our employees are at the very heart of  what we do: 

• UK & Ireland's premier AWS, Microsoft & Oracle partner 
• 3300+ strong, €350/£300m revenue business 
• 10+ years as a Great Place to Work in Ireland & UK 
• Best Workplace for Women in the UK & Ireland by GPTW 
• Best Workplace for Wellbeing in the UK by GPTW 

We’re a core values driven company, we hire people who share our values, and we reward those who display and foster them, it’s deeply embedded within our DNA. Invest in us and we’ll invest in you!. 

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Azure Cloud Consultant with experience in Kubernetes-based environments to design, implement and optimise cloud-native solutions for our clients. This role involves working closely with development, DevOps and infrastructure teams to deliver scalable, secure and resilient cloud environments using Microsoft Azure and Kubernetes.

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor our clients’ Azure infrastructure to ensure high availability, performance and security.
• Design and implement Azure-based cloud architectures with a focus on containerised workloads using Kubernetes and AKS.
• Provision, configure and maintain Azure resources and services, including virtual machines, Data Lake and Synapse workspace, storage accounts, virtual networks and security groups.
• Monitor and troubleshoot Azure systems and applications, identifying and resolving performance, connectivity and security issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as the Enterprise Architect Team and IT Operations to support the deployment and integration of Azure-based solutions.
• Coordinate cloud migration and modernisation projects, including re-platforming and re-architecting applications for Azure.
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code, using tools such as Terraform, Bicep or ARM templates.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices for containerised applications.
• Monitor, troubleshoot and optimise Kubernetes clusters and Azure resources.
• Ensure security, compliance and governance across cloud environments.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to client teams and junior consultants.
• Document solutions, create runbooks and deliver knowledge transfer sessions.

Essential experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in cloud consulting or engineering roles.
• Knowledge of Azure cloud platform, including core services, administration tasks and resource management.
• Understanding of Kubernetes architecture, deployment, scaling and troubleshooting.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation, such as PowerShell, Bash or Python.
• Experience with containerisation tools, including Docker.
• Experience with orchestration platforms, such as Helm, Istio or similar.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools, such as Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions or Jenkins.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.

Desirable experience

• Experience designing and implementing Azure-based cloud architectures.
• Experience with AKS and containerised workloads.
• Experience with cloud migration or modernisation projects.
• Experience developing or maintaining Infrastructure as Code.
• Experience supporting security, compliance and governance across cloud environments.
• Experience creating documentation, runbooks or knowledge transfer material.

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

• Salary Range: 65,000/Year - 75,000/Year

• Share in our success with our Quarterly Performance-Related Profit Share Scheme, where employees collectively benefit from a share of our company's profits 

• Strong Career Progression & mentorship coaching through our Strength in Balance & Leadership schemes with a dedicated quarterly Pathways Career Development programme 

• Flexible/remote working, Version 1 is tremendously understanding of life events and people’s individual circumstances and offer flexibility to help achieve a healthy work life balance 

• Financial Wellbeing initiatives including; Version 1 Pension with a 5% employee-matched contribution, Private Healthcare Cover, Life Assurance, Financial advice and an Employee Discount scheme 

• Employee Wellbeing schemes including Gym Discounts, Bike to Work, Fitness classes, Mindfulness Workshops, Employee Assistance Programme and much more.  

• 24 days holiday allowance plus Public Holidays, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, marriage/civil partnership leave and special leave policies 

• Educational assistance, incentivised certifications, and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat 

• Reward schemes including Version 1’s Annual Excellence Awards & quarterly Star Awards. 

• Environment, Social and Community First initiatives allow you to get involved in local fundraising and development opportunities as part of fostering our diversity, inclusion and belonging schemes. 

And many more exciting benefits… drop us a note to find out more. 

Version 1 is an equal opportunities employer 

We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels valued and able to thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and lived experiences, and we value the different perspectives people bring including those shaped by disability and neurodiversity. 

We want every candidate to have a positive and accessible recruitment experience. If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of the process, please contact [[email protected]] at Version 1. We will consider all requests carefully, respectfully and confidentially. 

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