Lead Azure Cloud Engineer
Location: Hybrid (London-based preferred)
Start Date:06/10
Finish Date:30/01
SC Clearance: Yes

Key Responsibilities

Azure Cost Optimisation:
Analyse current Azure spend using native tools (Cost Management + Billing, Advisor, etc.)
Identify cost inefficiencies and implement strategies such as reserved instances, autoscaling, and workload reallocation
Develop forecasting models and savings plans in collaboration with finance teams
Infrastructure Engineering & Automation:
Design and deploy scalable Azure infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (ARM templates, Bicep, Terraform)
Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions
Integrate monitoring and alerting via Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights
Data Provisioning & Governance:
Optimise data pipelines and storage solutions (e.g., Azure Data Factory, Synapse, Blob Storage) for cost and performance
Ensure compliance with data governance policies including RBAC, encryption, and audit logging
Collaborate with data engineering teams to streamline provisioning and reduce overhead
Stakeholder Engagement:
Liaise with DBT's platform, data, and finance teams to align technical decisions with business objectives
Present cost-saving recommendations and technical roadmaps to senior stakeholders
Document architecture decisions and maintain technical artefacts 
Required Skills & Experience

Extensive experience in Azure cloud engineering and architecture
Strong proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (ARM, Bicep, Terraform)
Hands-on experience with Azure cost management tools and FinOps principles
Familiarity with Azure networking, security, and identity (VNETs, NSGs, Azure AD)
Experience with data services such as Azure Data Factory, Synapse, and Storage Accounts
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Proven ability to lead technical teams and mentor junior engineers 
 Desirable Skills

Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure Administrator Associate)
Experience in UK government or public sector cloud environments
Knowledge of container orchestration in Azure (AKS, Container Apps)
Familiarity with Power BI for cost reporting and dashboarding