Azure IaaS Cloud Architect

YTL UK
Bath, United Kingdom
8 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior

Job location

Remote
Bath, United Kingdom

Tech stack

API
Automation of Tests
Axure
Azure
Bash
Databases
Continuous Integration
Data Integration
Data Systems
Data Warehousing
DevOps
DNS
Github
HP Systems Insight Manager
Microsoft SQL Server
Nagios
OAuth
Powershell
Scrum
Role-Based Access Control
Azure
Selenium
Software Engineering
SonarQube
SQL Server Integration Services
Test Data
Management of Software Versions
Data Logging
Load Balancing
Appium
Technical Debt
GIT
Microsoft Fabric
Bicep
Npm(Software)
REST
Azure
Katalon Studio

Job description

We are looking for a new DevOps Automation Engineer who specialises in Microsoft Fabric to join our growing team at YTL!You will be the data driven DevOps SME within the Software Development team, leading the creation of modern, enterprise ready DevOps practices for Microsoft Fabric.You'll shape governance, workspace modelling with Git, CI/CD patterns, and development standards, while guiding teams through the realities and quirks of Fabric.The role blends technical leadership, defining best practice approaches, driving their adoption, and safeguarding the organisation from technical debt as we modernise our Azure based dataplatforms.You'll help elevate our DevOps maturity across new and existing data initiatives, including the evolution or retirement of legacy systems.What you'll doIn this role within the software development team, you will be responsible for partnering closely with various teams to build smooth, reliable, and empowering DevOps practices across our Microsoft Fabric environment.Day to day, you'll collaborate with DevOps specialists, the Database & Reporting team, and the wider Software Development group to deliver a cohesive, high impact DevOps capability that enables teams across the business.In this role, you will:define, implement, and maintain the novel CI/CD pipeline pattern for Fabric deployments, drawing on Microsoft/industry best practice and our existing standardsadhere to modern DevOps standards (e.g. parameterised, reusable, minimise manual interventions), and gracefully handle schema evolution and breaking changes to data modelcontribute to the Fabric workspace/environment model and establish workspace sync with mature branching strategyuse of Workspace-as-Code and Bicep IaC where neededadapt to Fabric's quirks and dependencies with required custom workarounds (e.g. use of Fabric REST API, Fabric CLI)stay abreast of fast-paced product developments (including use of GenAI)be responsible for monitoring and acting on Fabric usage, including Capacity management, capacity sharing, performance tuningbe responsible for implementing and maintaining security of the platform (secret management, RBAC)be involved in automation of data migrations/test data creation/obfuscation for non-Production environmentsparticipate in deep technical architectural discussions, challenging effectively to ensure solutions are designed for successful deployment in the cloudprovide guidance with associated versioning and check-in controlswork with Change Management, Project Managers, Enterprise, Solution, and Technical Architects, Dev Ops, Database & Reporting, Software Developers, and Quality Assurance teams to establish and maintain agreed processes, standards, patterns and practises applicable to our enterprise data solutions and associated automation pipelines, which primarily will be using Fabricensure that all development and delivery adhere to company security standards.What you'll needYou will:have experience working in a DevOps role, specifically related to creating Fabric deployment pipelines, Fabric Workspaces, Fabric REST API's, Fabric CLIRDBMS Microsoft SQL Server (inc. SSIS)be well versed in Azure as a cloud providerhave either ADO or GitHub as a Software Versioning applicationhave working knowledge of Axure DevOps (CI/CD, ALM), NPM, Bicep, Managed Identities\OAuth\Tokens.proficiency with GitHub Flow as branching strategy, along with GitVersioningunderstanding of Approval Gates and Pull Request drive deploymentsscripting languages (particularly Bash, PowerShell and Azure CLI)Data related services such as FabricSQL, Synapse Analytics, Data Warehousing, Data Integration, Azure Data Lake Storage, Azure Data Factorymanual and automated testing, and quality practicesAgile and SCRUM methodologies, and waterfall to a small degree.Experience in the following areas would be beneficial but is not essential:security and testing applications, such as SonarQube\Katalon\Selenium\Appium, Checkmarxexperience configuring

Requirements

centralized logging, and application monitoring using tools such as ELK/Nagios/Application Insightsknowledge of load balancing and orchestration tools such as API managementactive Directory, Certificate services, DNS, DHCPmicrosoft certification or similarExcellent communication at all levels. Both written and verbal with great mindfulnesseffective with time management and expected deliverablesable to defend strategic direction, and challenge others where neededWhat you'll receiveA combined pension contribution of up to 20%Career progression and professional development opportunities25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of serviceThe opportunity to sell up to five days of holiday every yearThe opportunity to buy up to ten days of holiday each year (subject to conditions)A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costsLife assurance of up to eight times your salaryThe opportunity to lease a new electric car through salary sacrifice (subject

Benefits & conditions

environmental sectorsYTL Live - the development and operation of an entertainment complex that includes a 20,000 capacity arena, conferencing and exhibition spaceplus a number of other retail, environmental and specialist businesses.Our people tell us that YTL UK is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us! You will have a unique opportunity to develop and progress your career within such a diverse group.We are passionate about diversity and inclusion - with that in mind, all applicants are welcome. We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer.If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please inform a member of our Recruitment team.

About the company

to conditions)Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailersOne paid volunteering day each yearEnhanced family leave and pay arrangementsAccess to an interactive health and wellbeing platformSupport from trained mental health first aidersA £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone who is successfully recruited by us.Who we areYTL UK is part of the international YTL Group based in Kuala Lumpur. The UK companies include:Wessex Water - one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South WestYTL Developments - a major UK developer currently redeveloping a 350-acre former airfield into an award-winning, exciting mix of houses, apartments, schools, commercial space, restaurants and hotels, to make a truly sustainable new communityYTL Construction UK - a top 20 UK contractor providing fully integrated services to infrastructure, residential, commercial, industry, energy and, We are looking for a new DevOps Automation Engineer who specialises in Microsoft Fabric to join our growing team at YTL!You will be the data-driven DevOps SME within the Software Development team, leading the creation of modern, enterprise-ready DevOps practices for...

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