Azure Cloud Engineer (Virtual Desktop) – Remote
Posted 1 week ago by 1750418408
£400 Per day
Undetermined
Remote
Greater London
Summary: The role of Azure Cloud Engineer focuses on supporting infrastructure and application deployment needs within Microsoft Azure, specifically for .NET desktop applications. The position requires hands-on experience with Azure services and operational best practices, with a preference for candidates familiar with Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD). The contract is for a duration of 2 months, and the role is remote. Candidates should have a strong background in cloud operations and automation skills.
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 optimize 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 (e.g., PowerShell, ARM templates, Azure CLI, or Bicep).
- Excellent communication and documentation abilities.
Salary (Rate): £400 daily
City: Greater London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: IT
Azure Cloud Engineers (AVD) – Software Solution – Remote
Daily rate: £200 – £400
Duration: 2 months
Start: ASAP
My client is looking for 2 freelance Mid-Level Cloud Operations Engineers 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 highly preferred.
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 optimize 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 (e.g., PowerShell, ARM templates, Azure CLI, or Bicep).
- Excellent communication and documentation abilities.
*Rates depend on experience and client requirements