Azure Engineer Jobs

Specialists who design, build, and manage Microsoft Azure infrastructure. A critical role in the cloud ecosystem, ensuring scalable and secure cloud solutions.

Open roles
21
Salary range
£45k – £92k
Hiring companies
17

Azure Engineers are at the forefront of cloud computing, focusing on Microsoft Azure to design, build, and manage cloud infrastructure. They work with a variety of tools and services to ensure that applications and services are scalable, secure, and highly available. These roles are in high demand across a range of industries, from tech scaleups to large enterprises, and require a deep understanding of Azure's capabilities and best practices.

What the role does

Inside the role of an Azure Engineer

A typical week for an Azure Engineer is a mix of designing and deploying cloud solutions, monitoring performance, and ensuring security and compliance.

  1. 01
    Design and deploy cloud infrastructure using Azure services.
  2. 02
    Monitor and optimise the performance of cloud resources.
  3. 03
    Implement and maintain security and compliance measures.
  4. 04
    Collaborate with development teams to integrate cloud services.
  5. 05
    Troubleshoot and resolve issues in the cloud environment.
  6. 06
    Stay updated with the latest Azure features and best practices.
Salary on the board

£45k – £92k

Based on advertised midpoints across the 37 UK listings priced in pounds in the last 12 months. Base salary only.

Salary visibility
39% of listings advertise a salary.
By seniority
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Mid
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Senior
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Skills & tools

What hiring managers ask for

% of 47 listings posted in the last 12 months that mention each skill, extracted from job descriptions.

Azure
85%
Terraform
77%
CI/CD
74%
Kubernetes
43%
Azure DevOps
38%
PowerShell
36%
Infrastructure as Code
36%
Bicep
34%
Python
26%
Bash
21%
Docker
21%
AKS
19%
Career ladder

From Junior to Principal

A typical UK progression for azure engineers. Years are guidance — strong people move faster, and many senior folks sidestep into research, product or management.

  1. Level 1

    Junior Azure Engineer

    0–2 yrs

    Assists in the deployment and management of Azure resources, focusing on learning and gaining hands-on experience.

  2. Level 2

    Azure Engineer

    2–5 yrs

    Takes ownership of specific projects, designs and implements cloud solutions, and ensures they meet performance and security standards.

  3. Level 3

    Senior Azure Engineer

    5–8 yrs

    Leads complex cloud projects, mentors junior engineers, and drives innovation in cloud architecture and operations.

  4. Level 4

    Principal Azure Engineer

    8+ yrs

    Strategises and oversees the entire cloud infrastructure, influences organisational cloud strategy, and collaborates with C-level executives.

Pathway

How to become a Azure Engineer

There's no single route, but most people follow some version of these steps.

  1. 1

    Learn Azure Fundamentals

    Start by gaining a solid understanding of Azure services, architecture, and best practices. Consider certifications like Azure Fundamentals.

  2. 2

    Gain Practical Experience

    Work on real-world projects to deploy and manage Azure resources. This hands-on experience is crucial for building your skills.

  3. 3

    Specialise in a Domain

    Choose a specific area of Azure, such as security, DevOps, or data engineering, and deepen your expertise in that domain.

  4. 4

    Lead Projects and Teams

    Take on leadership roles, managing complex projects and mentoring junior engineers. This will help you develop your strategic thinking and leadership skills.

  5. 5

    Influence Cloud Strategy

    At the senior level, you will influence the organisation's cloud strategy, working closely with C-level executives to drive innovation and efficiency.

  6. 6

    Contribute to the Community

    Share your knowledge and insights by writing articles, speaking at conferences, or contributing to open-source projects. This can enhance your reputation and open new opportunities.

Live jobs

21 live roles

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Jump IT Recruitment

Azure Cloud Engineers x 2 - IaC, Terraform, AKS

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  • London
  • Hybrid
  • £35,000 – £60,000 pa
  • Mid-level
  • Permanent

Two Azure Cloud Engineers are sought to join an expanding team, focusing on Azure engineering and Infrastructure as Code with Terraform. Additional exposure to AKS, Kubernetes, CI/CD and scripting is useful, and the roles are client-facing so a consultative background is a plus. Candidates can come from either some infrastructure and Azure/Terraform experience or a graduate background with 18 months+ of Azure engineering.

Azure · Terraform · AKS +2

5 months ago

REVYBE IT RECRUITMENT LIMITED

Lead Azure Platform Engineer

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  • London
  • Remote
  • £100,000 – £115,000 pa
  • Lead · manages people

Lead a team of three platform engineers while spending roughly half your time hands-on, owning the design, security and evolution of a fintech scaleup's Azure platform. You'll drive Terraform-based infrastructure as code, Kubernetes or Azure Container Apps, and CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions, setting architectural standards and platform strategy.

Azure · Terraform · Kubernetes +3

3 weeks ago

Adria Solutions

Senior AI & Integration Engineer – C# / .NET / Azure

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  • Manchester
  • Hybrid · 1 day in office
  • £70,000 – £75,000 pa
  • Senior
  • Permanent

First dedicated AI engineering hire, reporting to the IT Director, building secure AI agents, intelligent automation and integrations across a Microsoft-centred estate. Hands-on role spanning C#, .NET, ASP.NET Core, Azure Functions, REST APIs and Power Platform, owning solutions from discovery and architecture through deployment and support, plus mentoring colleagues.

Azure Functions · Microsoft Entra ID · Copilot Studio +7

2 weeks ago
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Langham Recruitment · 1–10 people · Not available

Azure DevOps Engineer

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  • Birmingham

Azure DevOps Engineer | 3-month contract | £500 - £550 per day, Outside IR35Legal Firm | Remote with very occasional office visits to BirminghamWe are working with a large UK based Legal Organisation who are looking for an Azure DevOps…

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GCS

Azure DevOps Engineer

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  • Sheffield
  • Hybrid · 3 days in office
  • £500 – £550 pd
  • Mid-level
  • Contract

Design, build and support secure Azure cloud solutions within a cybersecurity product sustained engineering team at a digital banking organisation. Day-to-day work covers large-scale enterprise infrastructure, deployment automation and cloud-hosted applications using Terraform, Bicep or ARM, Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines, and Python, PowerShell or Bash scripting, including AI-related Azure services.

Azure · Azure DevOps · Terraform +7

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Adria Solutions

Azure DevOps Engineer

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  • Manchester
  • £55,000 – £75,000 pa
  • Mid-level

Design, build and maintain CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps, automating build, test, deployment and infrastructure provisioning. Manage Azure resources with Terraform, Bicep or ARM templates, support App Services and Function Apps, and integrate testing, code quality and security tooling. Work closely with developers in a collaborative, flexible team.

Azure DevOps · Azure · Terraform +7

3 days ago

CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler

Azure DevOps Engineer

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  • London
  • £650 – £675 pd

SC Cleared Azure DevOps EngineerLocation: London/HybridContract: 6 months +Rate: £650 to £675 per day - Inside IR35Clearance: Active, transferable UK SCWe are seeking an experienced DevOps Engineer to join a specialist team delivering secure and innovative technology solutions within a…

2 weeks ago

Brio Digital

Azure DevOps Engineer

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  • London
  • Hybrid · 1 day in office
  • £500 pd
  • Mid-level
  • Contract

Builds and runs CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps and provisions Azure infrastructure with Terraform or Bicep for a major NHS programme. Automates builds, testing and releases across environments, monitors platform health and cost, and embeds security and compliance controls. Works with developers, testers and architects, and supports incident response in live services.

Azure DevOps · Azure · Terraform +7

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FAQs

Common questions

  • Key skills include a strong understanding of Azure services, cloud architecture, scripting and automation, security, and DevOps practices. Certifications like Azure Administrator and Azure Solutions Architect are also valuable.

  • Responsibilities include designing and deploying cloud infrastructure, monitoring performance, ensuring security and compliance, and collaborating with development teams to integrate cloud services.

  • Advance by gaining practical experience, specialising in a domain, leading projects, and contributing to the cloud community. Continuous learning and staying updated with Azure's latest features are also crucial.

  • The typical progression starts as a Junior Azure Engineer, advancing to Azure Engineer, Senior Azure Engineer, and eventually Principal Azure Engineer. Each level involves increasing responsibility and strategic influence.

  • Salaries for Azure Engineers can vary based on experience, location, and industry. For specific salary ranges, please refer to the salary section on this page.

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