About The Company
Hays Technology is a leading global recruitment agency specializing in technology and digital talent acquisition. With a strong reputation for connecting innovative companies with top-tier professionals, Hays Technology offers comprehensive staffing solutions across various IT sectors. Our commitment to excellence, integrity, and client satisfaction has established us as a trusted partner in the technology recruitment landscape. We pride ourselves on our extensive industry knowledge, vast network, and dedication to matching the right talent with the right opportunities, supporting organizations in achieving their digital transformation goals.
About The Company
Hays Technology is a leading global recruitment agency specializing in technology and digital talent acquisition. With a strong reputation for connecting innovative companies with top-tier professionals, Hays Technology offers comprehensive staffing solutions across various IT sectors. Our commitment to excellence, integrity, and client satisfaction has established us as a trusted partner in the technology recruitment landscape. We pride ourselves on our extensive industry knowledge, vast network, and dedication to matching the right talent with the right opportunities, supporting organizations in achieving their digital transformation goals.
About The Role
We are seeking a skilled Azure Cloud Migration Engineer to join our client’s dynamic team on a contractual basis. This role is pivotal in supporting the migration of a critical business application from on‑premise infrastructure to the Microsoft Azure cloud platform. The successful candidate will work closely with the Lead Technical Architect to design, build, test, and deploy Azure infrastructure components. The primary focus will be to ensure a secure, resilient, and operationally efficient cloud environment that aligns with the organization’s strategic objectives.
The ideal candidate will possess hands‑on experience with cloud migration projects, particularly within complex, regulated, or mission‑critical environments. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a significant digital transformation initiative, working remotely with occasional meetings in London, and is suited for professionals eager to leverage their expertise in cloud infrastructure, networking, security, and automation.
Qualifications
- Proven experience in Azure cloud migration projects
- Deep understanding of Azure Infrastructure components such as compute, storage, and landing zones
- Knowledge of Azure Networking and Hybrid Connectivity solutions
- Experience with Entra ID (Azure Active Directory) and Identity & Access Management
- Strong grasp of Azure Security best practices and tools
- Experience implementing Backup, Recovery, and Disaster Recovery strategies
- Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates
- Experience with Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and automation
- Skills in Monitoring, Logging, and Operational Support
- Experience working in regulated or mission‑critical environments is highly desirable
Responsibilities
- Participate in discovery, technical assessment, and detailed migration planning to ensure smooth transition
- Design, build, and configure Azure infrastructure, including compute, storage, and networking components
- Implement security controls, identity management, and operational services to maintain compliance and security standards
- Execute migration activities, including cutover and rollback procedures, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations
- Support resilience testing, backup strategies, and disaster recovery plans to ensure high availability
- Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure and migration issues promptly to maintain project timelines
- Develop comprehensive technical documentation and operational handover materials for ongoing support
- Collaborate closely with architects, Microsoft teams, and third‑party vendors throughout the project lifecycle
Benefits
Our client offers competitive remuneration aligned with industry standards, along with the opportunity to work on high‑impact projects in a collaborative environment. The role provides flexibility with remote working arrangements, occasional meetings in London, and exposure to cutting‑edge cloud technologies. You will have the chance to develop your skills through continuous learning and certification opportunities, gaining valuable experience in enterprise‑grade cloud migration and infrastructure management. Additionally, the organization promotes a supportive workplace culture that values innovation, professional growth, and work‑life balance.
Equal Opportunity
Our client is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all employees and applicants are treated with fairness and respect. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds, regardless of race, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. We believe that diversity enhances our team’s creativity and success, and we strive to provide equal opportunities for all candidates throughout the recruitment process.
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