Lead Azure Engineer
Posted 1 week ago by Capgemini-Freelancer Gateway
Negotiable
Inside
Hybrid
Telford, UK
Summary: The Lead Azure Engineer will be responsible for designing and delivering complex, multi-technology solutions while enhancing AI Accelerators to automate processes. This role requires technical leadership, stakeholder engagement, and mentoring of junior engineers to ensure high-quality engineering practices. The position is based in Telford, requiring two days per week onsite, and is for a duration of six months. The role also involves compliance with engineering best practices and influencing business outcomes through innovation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, describe, and oversee large-scale, multi-technology solutions for projects.
- Ensure compliance with engineering best practices and security standards.
- Coach and mentor junior engineers to develop technical and professional skills.
- Actively contribute to the programme leadership team.
- Interface with senior stakeholders across business.
- Act as a trusted advisor, influencing technical direction and business outcomes.
- Identify opportunities for innovation and contribute to planning activities.
- Drive initiatives that enhance reputation and client relationships.
Key Skills:
- Expertise in designing complex solutions across multiple technologies (eg, Microsoft stack, Java, cloud platforms).
- Experience of Relational Databases (eg Ingres, Oracle, Azure SQL).
- Strong understanding of architectural principles, security, and integration patterns.
- Ability to set technical strategy and guide teams through delivery challenges.
- Proven track record in leading engineering teams within large-scale delivery programs.
- Experience in government environments is advantageous.
- Industry certifications (eg, Azure Solutions Architect, AWS Professional) are desirable.
- Excellent communication and influencing skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively across diverse teams and stakeholders.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
Salary (Rate): £583 daily
City: Telford
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: IT
Role Title: Lead Azure Engineer
Duration: 6 months
Location: Telford (2 Days per Week Onsite)
Rate: £583p/d max via Umbrella
Clearance: BPSS
Role Description:
We are looking for a Lead Engineer to join our programme team Utilising and enhancing AI Accelerators to speed up and where possible automate the process.
The Lead Engineer is responsible for designing and delivering complex, multi-technology solutions within the business. This role combines technical leadership, stakeholder engagement, and mentoring responsibilities to ensure high-quality engineering practices and alignment with business standards.
Key Responsibilities
Solution Design & Delivery:
o Design, describe, and oversee large-scale, multi-technology solutions for projects.
o Ensure compliance with engineering best practices and security standards.
Leadership & Mentoring:
o Coach and mentor junior engineers to develop technical and professional skills.
o Actively contribute to the programme leadership team.
Stakeholder Management:
o Interface with senior stakeholders across business.
o Act as a trusted advisor, influencing technical direction and business outcomes.
Business Impact:
o Identify opportunities for innovation and contribute to planning activities.
o Drive initiatives that enhance reputation and client relationships.
Technical Skills
Expertise in designing complex solutions across multiple technologies (eg, Microsoft stack, Java, cloud platforms).
Experience of Relational Databases (eg Ingres, Oracle, Azure SQL)
Strong understanding of architectural principles, security, and integration patterns.
Ability to set technical strategy and guide teams through delivery challenges.
Preferred Experience
Proven track record in leading engineering teams within large-scale delivery programs.
Experience in government environments is advantageous.
Industry certifications (eg, Azure Solutions Architect, AWS Professional) are desirable.
Behavioural Competencies
Excellent communication and influencing skills.
Ability to work collaboratively across diverse teams and stakeholders.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.