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# Senior Azure Cloud Engineer

- **Company:** Arup
- **Location:** Birmingham, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Azure, Software as a Service, Configuration Management, Linux, DevOps, Disaster Recovery, Domain Name System (DNS), Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Microsoft SQL Server, Platform as a Service (PAAS), Reliability Engineering, Site Reliability Engineering Practices, Virtualization Technology, Azure Automation, System Availability, HybridCloud, Google Cloud Functions, Cosmos DB, Azure AKS, Terraform
- **Published:** May 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=c3b8dc6604864855

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Virtualization?, We're looking for a Senior Azure Cloud Engineer highly disciplined in Microsoft Azure standards, who thrives on solving complex challenges, driving innovation and delivering secure, scalable solutions that power business transformation., * Deep expertise in Microsoft Azure and native tools (ARM Templates, Terraform).

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Strong experience with Azure services: AKS, SQL Server, Cosmos DB, EventHub, App Service, Function Apps, Blob Storage, DNS, Virtual Networks, Service Bus, Site Recovery.

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Proficiency in automation and configuration management (Azure DevOps, Azure Automation, Azure Policy).

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Solid understanding of hybrid cloud models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) and virtualization.

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Hands-on experience with Linux OS.

 * A passion for continuous improvement, innovation, and delivering exceptional stakeholder experiences.

## Description

In this role, you'll be the architect behind our cloud strategy, turning vision into reality with cutting-edge technology and best practices. You'll champion cloud adoption, lead site reliability engineering (SRE) initiatives and collaborate with DevOps, automation, and platform teams to create seamless, high-performing environments.

This is a unique opportunity to join Arup at an exciting time of transformation. You will form part of a dynamic, collaborative team supporting mission-critical platforms that shape the future of our firm's digital services.

The Senior Azure Cloud Engineer will bring demonstrable expertise in the following areas:

 * Design & Deliver Reliability: Build and execute strategies for high availability and resilience across our digital portfolio.

 * Lead SRE Practices: Drive measurable improvements in reliability through metrics and automation., Monitor & Optimise: Troubleshoot production issues, enhance performance, and maintain 24x7 availability.


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