Cloud Engineer

Cloud Engineer – Microsoft Azure - Manchester

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Location : Manchester / offers hybrid working | Salary : up to £65,000 | Type : Full-time, Permanent

We are working with a forward-thinking law firm who are looking for an experienced Cloud Engineer. The successful candidate will play an integral part with the wider IT team managing and optimising Azure infrastructure across critical business systems.

This role is ideal for those with a passion for cloud automation, AVD, and next-gen AI tools. The opportunity is based in Manchester and offers a hybrid working arrangement of 2 days in the office / 3 days working from home.

More about the opportunity

• Design, deploy & manage Azure cloud infrastructure
• Administer Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) environment
• Automate cloud operations with PowerShell, Azure CLI, and DevOps
• Monitor performance, compliance, security & cost-efficiency
• Support cloud-based apps & systems (e.g. RingCentral)
• Collaborate on billing, reporting & optimisation strategy

The ideal candidate

3+ years’ experience in Microsoft Azure cloud engineering

Strong grasp of AVD architecture & management

Scripting & automation skills (PowerShell, Azure CLI, DevOps)

Degree in tech field (e.g., Computer Science or Network Admin)

Azure certifications & AI tool experience (e.g., Copilot Studio, Azure Foundry) a plus

Why join

This is a fast-growing, dynamic UK law firm at a very exciting stage of its IT development. You will work directly with the Director of IT to achieve a number of key milestones with the ultimate aim of helping the firm provide a better service to its clients. In particular, you can expect :

If you would like to be part of a fast-evolving tech team at a top-ranked UK firm, apply now with an up-to-date CV and we will supply any details you may require to help you decide whether this role is for you.