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

Open roles
18
Salary range
£35k – £100k
Hiring companies
15
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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

£35k – £100k

Based on advertised midpoints across the 9 priced listings posted in the last 12 months. Base salary only.

By seniority
£k base
Junior
35
45
1 job
Mid
55
90
1 job
Senior
40
90
5 jobs
Lead
78
78
1 job
Skills & tools

What hiring managers ask for

% of 3 listings posted in the last 12 months that mention each skill, extracted from job descriptions.

Azure
100%
Terraform
100%
CI/CD
67%
Kubernetes
67%
Observability
67%
GitHub
33%
Ansible
33%
Entra ID
33%
Azure AD
33%
API Management
33%
Web Application Firewall
33%
Logging
33%
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

18 live roles

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3rd Line Cloud Engineer - Azure

3rd Line Cloud Engineer - AzureAkkodis are currently working in partnership with a market leading service provider to recruit a number of 3rd Line Cloud Engineers to join their growing support team.The RoleAs a 3rd Line Cloud Engineer you will...

Akkodis Nottingham, United Kingdom
Permanent

Cloud Engineer (AWS / Azure / GCP)

Location: Perth, Sydney and Melbourne, Australia (Relocation support considered)About the RoleWe are seeking a skilled Cloud Engineer to design, implement and maintain scalable cloud infrastructure solutions supporting enterprise environments across Australia.This role offers an opportunity to work on modern cloud...

The Digital Bench Ltd Australia £75,000 – £100,000 pa

Azure Architect/Senior Cloud Engineer

This role involves designing and implementing secure, scalable Azure cloud infrastructure solutions within a highly regulated environment. The successful candidate will work across architecture and engineering disciplines, delivering cloud migration and transformation initiatives, and ensuring compliance with security standards.

CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom £600 – £750 pd
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Hiring locations

Where this role is hiring

The locations with the most live listings for this role today.

London

Location
5 open

Birmingham

Location
2 open

Manchester

Location
2 open

Reading

Location
1 open

Milton Keynes

Location
1 open
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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