Azure Cloud Consultant

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. 

 We’re an award-winning employer reflecting how our employees are at the very heart of Version 1 and what we do: 

• UK & Ireland's premier AWS, Microsoft & Oracle partner 
• 3300+ strong, €350/£300m revenue business 
• 10+ years as a Great Place to Work in Ireland & UK 
• Best Workplace for Women in the UK & Ireland by GPTW 
• Best Workplace for Wellbeing in the UK by GPTW 

We’re a core values driven company, we hire people who share our values, and we reward those who display and foster them, it’s deeply embedded within our DNA. Invest in us and we’ll invest in you! 

We are seeking a highly skilled Azure Cloud Consultant with deep expertise in Kubernetes to design, implement, and optimize cloud-native solutions for our clients. This role involves working closely with development, DevOps, and infrastructure teams to deliver scalable, secure, and resilient cloud environments using Microsoft Azure and Kubernetes.

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor our clients Azure infrastructure to ensure high availability, performance, and security.
• Design and implement Azure-based cloud architectures with a focus on containerized workloads using Kubernetes (AKS).
• Provision, configure, and maintain Azure resources and services, including virtual machines, Data Lake and synapse workspace, storage accounts, virtual networks, and security groups.
• Monitor and troubleshoot Azure systems and applications, identifying and resolving performance, connectivity, and security issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as Enterprise Architect Team and IT Operations to support the deployment and integration of Azure-based solutions.
• Lead cloud migration and modernization projects, including re-platforming and re-architecting applications for Azure.
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices for containerized applications.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize Kubernetes clusters and Azure resources.
• Ensure security, compliance, and governance across cloud environments.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to client teams and junior consultants.
• Document solutions, create runbooks, and deliver knowledge transfer sessions.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 4+ years of experience in cloud consulting or engineering roles.
• Strong knowledge of Azure cloud platform, including core services, administration tasks, and resource management.
• Deep understanding of Kubernetes architecture, deployment, scaling, and troubleshooting.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation (e.g., PowerShell, Bash, Python).
• Experience with containerization tools (Docker) and orchestration platforms (Helm, Istio, etc.).
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools (e.g., Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins).
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.

Why Version 1? 

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

• Share in our success with our Quarterly Performance-Related Profit Share Scheme, where employees collectively benefit from a share of our company's profits. 
• Strong Career Progression & mentorship coaching through our Strength in Balance & Leadership schemes with a dedicated quarterly Pathways Career Development programme. 
• Flexible/remote working, Version 1 is tremendously understanding of life events and people’s individual circumstances and offer flexibility to help achieve a healthy work life balance. 
• Financial Wellbeing initiatives including; Pension, Private Healthcare Cover, Life Assurance, Financial advice and an Employee Discount scheme. 
• Employee Wellbeing schemes including Gym Discounts, Bike to Work, Fitness classes, Mindfulness Workshops, Employee Assistance Programme and much more. Generous holiday allowance, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, marriage/civil partnership leave and special leave policies. 
• Educational assistance, incentivised certifications, and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat. 
• Reward schemes including Version 1’s Annual Excellence Awards & ‘Call-Out’ platform. 
• Environment, Social and Community First initiatives allow you to get involved in local fundraising and development opportunities as part of fostering our diversity, inclusion and belonging schemes. 

And many more exciting benefits… drop us a note to find out more. 

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