Azure Cloud Engineer (AVD) - Software Solution - Fully remote
Posted Today by Salt
£350 Per day
Undetermined
Remote
London
Summary: The Azure Cloud Engineer (AVD) role involves supporting the infrastructure and application deployment needs within Microsoft Azure for a client. The position requires strong hands-on experience with Azure services and familiarity with .NET desktop applications, with a focus on Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD). The role is fully remote and offers a daily rate based on experience. The contract duration is six months, starting as soon as possible.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support and maintain cloud-based infrastructure and services primarily in Microsoft Azure.
- Implement and manage cloud environments to support .NET desktop application development and deployment.
- Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimise cloud operations for performance, security, and cost-efficiency.
- Support and enhance Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) environments (preferred but not mandatory).
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including developers, QA, and project managers in an Agile/SCRUM environment.
- Assist in automating operational processes and deploying updates through CI/CD pipelines.
- Document configurations, processes, and runbooks to support ongoing operations and knowledge sharing.
Key Skills:
- 3-5 years of experience in cloud operations, with a strong focus on Microsoft Azure.
- Expert-level domain knowledge of Azure (resource management, networking, identity, monitoring, automation).
- Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) experience strongly preferred.
- Familiarity with supporting or deploying .NET desktop applications in cloud environments.
- Experience working in an SDLC/SCRUM or Agile development environment.
- Strong Scripting and automation skills (eg, PowerShell, ARM templates, Azure CLI, or Bicep).
- Excellent communication and documentation abilities.
Salary (Rate): £350 daily
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Azure Cloud Engineer (AVD) - Software Solution - Fully remote
Daily rate: £250 - £350
Duration: 6 months
Start: ASAP
My client is looking for a freelance Cloud Operations Engineer to support our growing infrastructure and application deployment needs within Microsoft Azure. The ideal candidates will have strong hands-on experience with Azure services, a solid understanding of operational best practices, and familiarity with .NET desktop application environments. Prior experience with Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) is a must.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support and maintain cloud-based infrastructure and services primarily in Microsoft Azure.
- Implement and manage cloud environments to support .NET desktop application development and deployment.
- Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimise cloud operations for performance, security, and cost-efficiency.
- Support and enhance Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) environments (preferred but not mandatory).
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including developers, QA, and project managers in an Agile/SCRUM environment.
- Assist in automating operational processes and deploying updates through CI/CD pipelines.
- Document configurations, processes, and runbooks to support ongoing operations and knowledge sharing.
Requirements:
- 3-5 years of experience in cloud operations, with a strong focus on Microsoft Azure.
- Expert-level domain knowledge of Azure (resource management, networking, identity, monitoring, automation).
- Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) experience strongly preferred.
- Familiarity with supporting or deploying .NET desktop applications in cloud environments.
- Experience working in an SDLC/SCRUM or Agile development environment.
- Strong Scripting and automation skills (eg, PowerShell, ARM templates, Azure CLI, or Bicep).
- Excellent communication and documentation abilities.
*Rates depend on experience and client requirements