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About The Company
Hays Technology is a leading global recruitment agency specializing in providing innovative workforce solutions across various technology sectors. With a strong reputation for excellence, Hays Technology connects talented professionals with organizations seeking to drive digital transformation, innovation, and growth. Our extensive network and industry expertise enable us to deliver tailored recruitment services, ensuring the right candidates are matched with the right opportunities. Committed to fostering diversity and inclusion, we prioritize building equitable workplaces and supporting career development for all our candidates and clients.
About The Role
We are currently seeking a skilled Azure Engineer to join our client's team on a contractual basis. This role involves supporting the migration of a critical business application from on-premise infrastructure to Microsoft Azure cloud platform. The successful candidate will work closely with the Lead Technical Architect to design, build, test, and deploy a secure, resilient, and operationally efficient Azure environment. This position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to a high-stakes cloud migration project, ensuring minimal disruption and maximum security for the organization’s core systems. The role is remote, with occasional meetings in London, and is ideal for professionals with hands-on experience in cloud migration and Azure infrastructure management.
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The ideal candidate will possess a combination of technical expertise and practical experience in cloud migration projects. Relevant qualifications include Azure certifications such as Azure Solutions Architect, Azure Administrator, or equivalent. Proven experience in migrating applications and infrastructure to Azure, with a solid understanding of Azure services including compute, storage, networking, and security. Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates is essential. Additionally, experience working in regulated or mission-critical environments, strong troubleshooting skills, and knowledge of DevOps practices are highly desirable.
Responsibilities
- Support discovery, technical assessment, and migration planning activities to ensure a comprehensive approach to the cloud transition.
- Design, build, and configure Azure infrastructure, including compute, storage, and networking components, ensuring adherence to security and compliance standards.
- Implement identity management solutions, monitoring tools, and operational services to maintain a secure and efficient environment.
- Lead migration activities, including cutover planning, execution, and rollback procedures to minimize downtime and data loss.
- Conduct resilience, backup, and disaster recovery testing to validate the environment's robustness and recoverability.
- Troubleshoot infrastructure and migration issues promptly, providing solutions to ensure project continuity.
- Produce comprehensive technical documentation, operational procedures, and handover materials for ongoing support and maintenance.
- Collaborate closely with architects, Microsoft teams, and third-party vendors to ensure seamless delivery of the migration project.
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Benefits
This role offers a competitive daily rate of 428.40 outside IR35, along with the flexibility of remote working and the opportunity to work on a high-profile cloud migration project. You will gain valuable experience in Azure cloud services, infrastructure design, and enterprise-level migration strategies. The position also provides the chance to collaborate with industry-leading professionals and expand your expertise in regulated and mission-critical environments. Additional benefits include exposure to cutting-edge cloud technologies, professional development opportunities, and the possibility of extension or future roles within the organization.
Equal Opportunity
Hays Technology is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and candidates. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We believe in fostering diversity and inclusion within our workforce and encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply for our opportunities.
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