Lead Cloud Engineer (Azure)

We are seeking a Lead Cloud Engineer to play a pivotal role in shaping and advancing a world-class cloud capability within Legal & Generals Retail Data and Analytics function. This position sits at the heart of the Retail divisions ambition to deliver modern scalable data solutions enabling advanced reporting analytics and data science across its cloud data platform. As a key member of the team you will drive the evolution of cloud based data engineering supporting the organisations journey towards a more data driven and insight led future.

In this role you will lead the delivery of core Azure capabilities that underpin our enterprise data platform acting as a trusted technical authority within a highly regulated environment. You will design and implement secure resilient and scalable cloud solutions while collaborating closely with architects security specialists and engineering leaders to define cloud standards and best practices. Alongside mentoring and developing team members you will champion cross functional collaboration leveraging modern development tools AI capabilities and APIs to drive automation streamline processes and integrate core platform capabilities ultimately enabling operational excellence and simplification across the data landscape.

What youll be doing:

• Leading the implementation and optimisation of Azure data platform capabilities including Azure Data Factory and Synapse
• Defining and embedding Infrastructure as Code best practices using Terraform or Bicep to enable consistent and controlled deployments
• Driving the adoption of containerisation and orchestration through Azure Kubernetes Service to support scalable and resilient workloads
• Establishing robust monitoring and observability frameworks using Azure Monitor Application Insights and centralised logging solutions
• Managing and optimising cloud expenditure through Azure Cost Management and FinOps principles to maximise value
• Mentoring and developing cloud engineering talent fostering a culture of continuous improvement and delivery excellence
• Evaluating emerging Azure technologies leading proofs of concept and providing strategic recommendations to maintain technical leadership
• Acting as a subject matter expert for the DataOps platform supporting the use of behavioural and customer insights to enhance customer journeys and measure the impact of improvements

Who were looking for:

• Holding a degree-level education with a technology-related discipline preferred
• Demonstrating relevant cloud certifications or equivalent hands-on experience at a senior level
• Bringing strong expertise in Azure networking and hybrid connectivity including ExpressRoute VPN Gateway and Private Endpoints
• Proven track record in deploying managing and scaling Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) in production environments
• Possessing deep knowledge of Azure identity access management and security best practices
• Demonstrating proficiency in at least one programming language such as Python alongside a working knowledge of SQL
• Applying experience in infrastructure-as-code particularly Terraform using CAF modules to design and manage scalable cloud environments
• Showcasing experience with modern AI and automation tooling including GenAI frameworks orchestration platforms and DevOps capabilities while effectively communicating with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Whatever your role we reward performance and behaviour with a package that looks after all the things that are important to you. Here are some of the benefits we offer:

• The opportunity to participate in our annual performance -related bonus plan and valuable share schemes
• Generous pension contribution
• Life assurance
• Healthcare Plan (permanent employees only)
• At least 25 days holiday plus public holidays 26 days after 2 years service. Theres also the option to buy and sell holiday
• Competitive family leave
• Participate in our electric car scheme which offers employees the option to hire a brand-new electric car through tax efficient salary sacrifice (permanent employees only)
• There are many discounts we offer both for our own products and at a range of high street stores and online
• Were creating netzero carbon workplaces by 2030 by investing in our sustainable modern offices across the UK all designed to bring people together and elevate the inperson experience

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Additional Information :

At L&G we believe its possible to generate positive returns today while helping to build a better future for all.

If you join us youll be part of a welcoming inclusive culture with opportunities to collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds views and experiences. Guided by leaders with integrity who care about your future and wellbeing. Empowered through initiatives which support people to develop their careers and excel.

We care passionately about outcomes rather than attendance and are therefore open to discussing all kinds of flexible working options including part-time term-time and job shares. Although some roles have limited flexibility due to customer demand we accommodate requests when we can.

It doesnt matter if you dont meet every single criterion in this advert. Instead think about what you excel at and what else you can bring in terms of strengths potential and connection to our purpose.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time

Experience: years
Vacancy: 1