Advanced Operations Engineer

MUST BE BASED IN THE UK AND FULL RIGHT TO WORK

Join Netcompany in leveraging technological innovations to foster societal transformation.

Netcompany was awarded 5th position on the esteemed UK Top 50 Best Places to Work in the Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Awards for 2024. As one of the fastest growing technology companies, we are disrupting the marketplace and revolutionizing the way businesses operate. Our vision is to be the leading digital challenger in Europe whilst evolving the next generation of IT consulting.

Operating across both public and private sectors, we offer a comprehensive range of services from product design and engineering, digital strategy, data services & management (Machine Learning and AI), cloud migration to program delivery and service operations, our offerings are designed to meet diverse business needs.

Role Description: Netcompany is seeking a Senior Azure Cloud Engineer to join its Cloud Operations Team and drive forward our support capability to deliver high-performing solutions to our clients. Based in a brand new purpose-built office in Leeds city centre, you will join a forward-thinking organisation that prioritises your personal development.

About the Role: As a Senior Azure Cloud Engineer, you will be part of a dynamic team responsible for designing, implementing, and managing cloud solutions for our prestigious clients. You will leverage your expertise in Azure and Infrastructure as Code to deliver robust, scalable, and secure cloud environments. This role offers significant opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work on some of the largest, most complex and technically innovative programmes in the industry.

Key Skills/Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 3 years' extensive experience with Azure cloud services, including advanced resource management, networking, and security implementations
• 2 years' hands-on experience with Terraform and Infrastructure as Code methodologies in enterprise environments
• Proven track record of architecting and implementing complex cloud solutions at scale
• Advanced troubleshooting skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve intricate technical issues in production environments
• Strong knowledge in at least one scripting/programming language (PowerShell, Python, Bash) with demonstrable complex automation implementations
• Experience designing and implementing robust monitoring solutions and advanced alerting strategies
• Strong background in cloud security principles and implementation of security controls in Azure environments
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical discussions with stakeholders and translate business requirements into technical solutions
• Experience mentoring junior engineers and contributing to team knowledge growth
• Excellent project estimation capabilities with a history of delivering complex projects on time
• Strong analytical mindset with exceptional problem-solving abilities
• Must be willing to do UK-based travel for projects
• Right to work in the UK
• Ability to achieve UK Security Clearance

Desirable

• Experience designing and implementing sophisticated CI/CD pipelines for enterprise applications
• Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or similar advanced CI/CD tools
• Deep understanding of containerisation technologies and orchestration with Kubernetes in production environments
• Experience with multi-cloud architectures and hybrid cloud solutions
• Knowledge of cost optimisation strategies for cloud resources
• Experience with advanced Azure services such as Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure Synapse Analytics, or Azure Cognitive Services
• Azure certifications, such as Azure Solutions Architect Expert or DevOps Engineer Expert
• Experience with infrastructure monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana, or Azure Monitor at scale
• Background in implementing disaster recovery and high-availability solutions for critical systems

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field OR equivalent senior-level professional experience
• Relevant professional certifications such as Microsoft Azure certifications (Azure Administrator, Azure Solutions Architect, Azure DevOps Engineer) are highly desirable

What We Offer

At Netcompany, we believe in empowering our senior engineers to drive innovation and excellence. You will have the autonomy to shape technical solutions while mentoring less experienced team members. We foster a collaborative environment where your expertise will be valued and where you can continue to develop your skills at the forefront of cloud technology.

You will work alongside other senior technical specialists on challenging, high-profile projects for prestigious organizations. Our approach combines technical excellence with meaningful responsibility, providing you with opportunities to make significant contributions to our clients' digital transformation journeys.

Additional Requirements:

• Must be reliable and flexible.
• Hours of work will be between 08:00 - 18:00, with an 8-hour working day staggered across the 10-hour timeframe.

Essentials

• Must be willing to do UK based travel for projects.
• Must have the right to work in the UK
• Must be able to attain a UK Security Clearance

Benefits include

• Hybrid working model with some flexible working
• 25 days’ holiday
• Private Medical Health care via Vitality
• Pension contribution, Life Assurance
• Professional certifications supported as part of learning and development.
• A range of retail discounts to enhance your lifestyle, encompassing restaurants, supermarkets, travel, leisure activities and health and well-being services.
• Access to our Employee Resource Groups, our groups represent diverse backgrounds and provide a platform for colleagues to connect, learn, and support one another.

Company information

Join Netcompany, where we proudly hold the 5th position on the esteemed UK Top 50 Best Places to Work in the Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Awards for 2024.

At Netcompany, we pride ourselves on our entrepreneurial spirit and our capacity for doing things differently. Our culture is built on fostering low bureaucracy, emphasizing high agility and promoting flexibility, enabling everyone to contribute their best.

Our journey began in the UK with the acquisition of Hunter Macdonald in 2017. As one of Northern Europe's most accomplished IT companies, we have expanded our headcount globally to 7400+ employees and have offices in UK, Denmark, Norway, Poland, Holland and Vietnam.

Netcompany is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process for anyone wishing to apply for a job with us.  We operate a Disability Confident Interview Scheme which means that we offer guaranteed interviews to all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for a role. Applicants are asked to opt in, so please let us know if you wish your application to be considered under this scheme.

If you need any reasonable adjustments or extra support during the recruitment process, please contact us at reasonableadjustments@netcompany.com.

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