We are currently working with a reputable business in Northamptonshire that is actively recruiting for an Azure Cloud Engineer to join on a permanent basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business that has a reputation for developing people and promoting from within. The key purpose of the role is to drive forward the companys work with Azure, acting as a subject matter expert regarding Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and DevOps principles and best practices. This is a hybrid position with 1-2 days per week on-site. Responsibilities: Ensuring a smooth rollout of DevOps practices across technology teams, including carrying out training and writing documentation Develop a long-term strategy for the effective use of cloud and IaC technologies across the business Utilising Platform as a Service and work to Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework Working with Terraform to build CI/CD pipelines in Azure Writing Terraform templates and modules Working closely with key stakeholders to gain buy-in of DevOps and IaC plans and strategy Lead the migration of key services from VMware platform into Azure Key skills required: Extensive experience in similar Azure Cloud Engineer roles Infrastructure as a Service, Platform as a Service and Infrastructure as Code experience Scripting and automation experience with PowerShell or similar Strong experience with Azure DevOps Highly competent working with CI/CD pipelines Comfortable working in hybrid cloud/on-prem environments, familiar with Windows Server, SQL Server and VMware Ability to effectively coach colleagues on best practices Strong stakeholder management skills Relevant Azure certificates In line with the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies JNC Recruitment are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies JNC Recruitment are acting as an Employment Business ADZN1_UKTJ