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Lead Cloud Engineer
Job Posted: 32 minutes ago
Salary: £ 60,000 - 80,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Penrith, Cumbria
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Lead Cloud Engineer (Azure)
Drive Cloud Innovation | Lead Technical Excellence
💰 Up to £80,000 + Excellent Benefits
🏡 Flexible Remote Working | UK-Based
🔧 Own the Future of Azure Infrastructure
Are you a seasoned cloud engineer ready to lead from the front? This is your opportunity to shape the technical direction of a forward-thinking organisation, driving best practices in Azure architecture, automation, and cloud governance.
As Lead Cloud Engineer, you'll guide a talented team, define engineering standards, and stay hands-on with cutting-edge Azure technologies. You'll be the go-to expert for infrastructure strategy, performance, and resilience - making a real impact across live services and delivery teams.
🌟 What You'll Be Doing:
Architect and evolve high-performance Azure infrastructure (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)
Lead cloud engineering practices and mentor technical talent
Drive automation across deployment, monitoring, and maintenance
Implement robust security and compliance controls
Collaborate across agile teams to deliver scalable cloud solutions
Act as final escalation point for critical incidents and service issues
🧠 What You'll Bring:
6+ years of hands-on Azure cloud engineering experience
Deep expertise in Azure networking, security, and Infrastructure as Code (ARM, Bicep, Terraform)
Strong understanding of Microsoft's Well-Architected Framework
Experience with CI/CD tools (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions)
Proficiency in scripting (PowerShell, Bash)
Bonus: Experience in regulated environments (e.g. financial services)
💼 What Sets This Role Apart:
Lead a cloud-first transformation in a tech-driven organisation
Influence strategy while staying hands-on with modern tools
Collaborate with architects, SecOps, and delivery teams
Enjoy flexible remote working and a culture of innovation
Make a lasting impact on platform resilience, scalability, and performanceIf you're ready to lead cloud innovation, mentor future tech leaders, and shape infrastructure that powers real-world outcomes - this is your next big move.
👉 Apply now and take your career to the next level.
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