Azure Cloud Consultant

Summary

Join Version 1 as an Azure Cloud Consultant with Kubernetes expertise to design, implement, and optimize cloud-native solutions. You will manage and monitor Azure infrastructure, design cloud architectures using Kubernetes (AKS), provision and maintain Azure resources, and troubleshoot Azure systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, lead cloud migration projects, develop IaC using Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates, and implement CI/CD pipelines. Provide technical leadership and mentorship. This role requires a Bachelor's degree, 4+ years of experience in cloud consulting, strong Azure and Kubernetes knowledge, proficiency in scripting, and excellent communication skills.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• 4+ years of experience in cloud consulting or engineering roles
• Strong knowledge of Azure cloud platform, including core services, administration tasks, and resource management
• Deep understanding of Kubernetes architecture, deployment, scaling, and troubleshooting
• Proficiency in scripting and automation (e.g., PowerShell, Bash, Python)
• Experience with containerization tools (Docker) and orchestration platforms (Helm, Istio, etc.)
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools (e.g., Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins)
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills

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 containerized workloads using Kubernetes (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 Enterprise Architect Team and IT Operations to support the deployment and integration of Azure-based solutions
• Lead cloud migration and modernization projects, including re-platforming and re-architecting applications for Azure
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates
• Implement CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices for containerized applications
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize Kubernetes clusters and Azure resources
• Ensure security, compliance, and governance across cloud environments
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to client teams and junior consultants
• Document solutions, create runbooks, and deliver knowledge transfer sessions

Benefits

• 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; Pension, 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
• Generous holiday allowance, 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 & ‘Call-Out’ platform
• 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