Azure Implementation Engineer

Version 1 has celebrated over 28 years in Technology Services and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver solutions that drive customer success. Our expertise enables our customers to navigate the rapidly changing Digital-First world we live in. We foster strong partnerships with leading technology giants including Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems, Snowflake, ensuring that our customers are provided with the highest quality solutions and services.

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• UK & Ireland's premier AWS, Microsoft & Oracle partner
• 3300+ strong, €350/£300m revenue business
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We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Azure Local Implementation Engineer to lead the transition from Azure Local on HPE hardware, leveraging Ansible for automation. This role is critical in modernising our customers infrastructure to ensure scalability, efficiency, and enhanced performance.

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and manage Azure Local solutions on HPE hardware.
• Lead the migration strategy, transitioning workloads from VMware to Azure Local.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts using Ansible to streamline deployment processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and deployment of Azure services.
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues as they arise, ensuring minimal downtime.
• Provide training and documentation to support teams on new processes and tools.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and best practices to bring innovative solutions to the team.
• Ensure compliance with security policies and procedures.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Azure certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect).
• Experience with other automation tools (e.g., Terraform, Jenkins).
• Familiarity with HPE hardware management tools.
• Experience in a DevOps or Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) role.
• Proven experience in implementing Azure solutions on HPE hardware.
• Extensive knowledge of VMware and experience in transitioning from VMware to cloud solutions.
• Proficiency in Ansible for automation and configuration management.
• Strong understanding of networking, storage, and compute resources in cloud and hybrid environments.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

At Version 1, we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their well-being, professional growth, and financial stability.

One of our standout advantages is the ability to work with a hybrid schedule along with business travel, allowing our employees to strike a balance between work and life.

We prioritise the health and safety of our employees, providing private medical and life insurance coverage, as well as free eye tests and contributions towards glasses. Our team members can also stay ahead of the curve with incentivized certifications and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat.

Our employee-designed Profit Share scheme divides a portion of our company's profits each quarter amongst employees. We are dedicated to helping our employees reach their full potential, offering Pathways Career Development Quarterly, a programme designed to support professional growth.