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We are open to permanent (preferred) and contractors (daily rate).\nYou will lead & deliver high-end technical solutions on a Microsoft Azure platform that meet and exceed client requirements.\n\nThe role\nLead the end-to-end delivery of Azure platform and automation initiatives.\nDesign, document and implement secure, scalable and reliable Azure solutions.\nDevelop and maintain Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, supported by robust CI/CD pipelines.\nProvision and manage AKS environments, including application deployment, microservices configuration and Helm chart management.\nAct as a trusted technical advisor, providing architecture and design guidance across multiple engagements.\nTranslate complex technical concepts into clear recommendations for senior stakeholders and executives.\nProduce high-quality engineering artefacts including solution designs, runbooks, governance documentation and change records.\nPartner with delivery leaders on estimation, planning and risk management.\nMentor engineers, support onboarding, contribute to hiring activities and help uplift engineering capability across the team.\n\nThe ideal candidate\n\nWe are looking for a motivated, proactive, detail-oriented individual who takes pride in their work, takes ownership and communicates well. 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