Azure (networking, security control AKS Event Hubs) Terraform, Bash, (PHP or .NET or Python or Powershell or Java) Azure DevOps.
About the Role
We’re seeking a highly skilled Azure Cloud Engineer to join a project-focused delivery team building the infrastructure behind our high-volume, high-stakes SaaS platforms.
You’ll play a pivotal role in delivering Azure cloud infrastructure using modern Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices, working closely with architects and developers to ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned to best-practice design patterns.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives on precision, automation, and collaboration—and who wants to help set and uphold exceptional engineering standards across a growing team.
What You’ll Be Doing
Azure Cloud Infrastructure Delivery & Automation
Develop and maintain infrastructure and application deployment pipelines
Deploy new and updated infrastructure in line with reference architectures
Deliver high-quality, reliable infrastructure aligned to project timelines
Use Infrastructure as Code to ensure consistency, repeatability, and scalability
Continuous Improvement
Refine and enhance deployment processes to improve speed, quality, and reliability
Drive best practices in automation, monitoring, and operational excellence
Contribute to the ongoing evolution of engineering standards and tooling
Project Collaboration
Work closely with architects, developers, and delivery teams on project outcomes
Ensure alignment with wider Infrastructure Engineering standards and approaches
Take ownership of delivery outcomes, even in complex or ambiguous environments
Support & Operations
Provide 4th line support for infrastructure-related issues
Participate in an on-call rota to maintain service reliability
Diagnose and resolve complex problems across distributed systems
Documentation & Knowledge Sharing
Produce clear, high-quality technical documentation
Mentor and support the development of other engineers
Share best practices and contribute to a collaborative team culture
What We’re Looking For
Technical Expertise
Extensive experience within the Microsoft Azure ecosystem, including:
Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
Application Gateway
API Management (APIM)
PostgreSQL and SQL Server
Service Bus and diagnostics/monitoring services
Strong understanding of:
Security, IAM, networking, and database architecture
Distributed systems and cloud-native application support
Tools & Technologies
Proven expertise in:
Azure DevOps
Helm Charts
Docker
Terraform
Bash
Packer
Ansible
Professional Skills
Strong problem-solving and diagnostic capability
Excellent time management with the ability to prioritise based on business impact
Proven experience owning delivery outcomes end-to-end
Excellent collaboration and communication skills
Strong documentation and attention to detail
Proactive, solution-oriented mindset
Leadership & Mentoring
Experience mentoring and supporting other engineers
Passion for raising engineering standards and sharing knowledge
Additional Strengths
Awareness of security best practices, compliance, and monitoring frameworks
Familiarity with project lifecycle processes
All our roles are UK based. When submitting your application to Colossus, please ensure the following
Your CV has your address and postcode.
You also have your correct phone number and email address so we can contact you asap regarding your application
Salary description
£80000.00 - £82000.00 per year