Senior Azure Cloud Architect

  • Full-time
  • Department: Digital Development & Architecture

Company Description

Are you interested in making a difference with technology? We make differences. Big ones, and small ones. Version 1 proves that IT can make a real difference to our customers’ businesses. As a recent finalist for the 2019 Microsoft Partner of the Year Data Estate Modernisation Award, we are more than just another IT services company - we are leaders in implementing and supporting Oracle, Microsoft and AWS technologies. With over 20 years’ experience, we are trusted by global brands to deliver IT solutions that drive customer success.

We are currently pipelining for talent and we expect to start recruiting shortly.

Version 1 is currently recruiting for a Microsoft Azure Architect / Microsoft Azure Platform Architect for our UK Digital Cloud Solutions practice. You will have the opportunity to join a large organisation with the feel of a startup and experience accelerated progression due to the predicted growth in the practice. 

You will have the opportunity to work with a wide variety of clients in the UK Public and Private sector. The predicted growth in the UK market will provide long and short term projects. We are currently working on small and large scale cloud migrations. Being vendor-neutral enables us to use the power of Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure and Oracle Cloud together with developing our Architects in a rounded fashion. 

Job Description

Your responsibilities will include:

  • You will be developing architecture within Microsoft Azure across multiple technologies such as Microsoft, Open Source and Oracle depending on the client needs
  • Your role will sit in the UK Digital Cloud Solutions practice but working with other Version 1 technical teams such as ERP, Oracle, Digital and Software Asset Management.
  • You will hold a senior role in the business allowing you the responsibility to implement and Deliver a wide variety of Microsoft Azure projects.
  • As a consultancy and services provider, we are always looking to bring on new business so you will have business Development and Technical Pre-Sales duties for key Version 1 customers.
  • Documentation of solutions (e.g. architecture, configuration and setup).
  • You will be using cutting edge technology and innovative ways of working including working in a truly Agile way.
  • Version 1 offers excellent flexibility in working, if you are not needed on-site or in the office you will often be able to work from home utilising technology to stay connected.

Qualifications

Essential criteria:

  • Experience of creating Microsoft Azure Cloud platform solutions
  • Experience of leading migrations to the Azure Cloud
  • Creating excellent documentation experience
  • Experience of setting up, deploying and managing multiple environments to support agile development approaches.
  • It is essential that you have strong, in-depth and demonstrable hands-on experience with the following technologies: Microsoft Azure and its relevant build, deployment, automation, networking and security technologies in cloud and hybrid environments.
  • At least one Microsoft Azure certification
  • Knowledge of deployment orchestration and configuration management tools (Jenkins, Chef, Puppet, Terraform, Kubernetes).

Additional Information

Bradley Hall
Version 1 Talent Acquisition Team

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