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Cloud Services Engineer

Prestigious opportunity for a Cloud Services Engineer with a pioneering market-leading organisation based in Manchester with hybrid working.In this role, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining cloud infrastructure and services that support our business operations. You will work across teams to ensure secure, scalable, and cost-effective cloud solutions, primarily within Microsoft Azure platforms.Key Responsibilities:

Design, deploy, and manage cloud-based infrastructure and services.

Monitor system performance, availability, and security across cloud environments.

Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, ARM, CloudFormation).

Collaborate with development and DevOps teams to support CI/CD pipelines and cloud-native applications.

Implement and maintain backup, disaster recovery, and high availability strategies.

Ensure compliance with security policies and industry best practices.

Troubleshoot and resolve cloud-related issues and incidents.

Maintain documentation and provide technical support to internal teams.

If you possess a combination of some of the following skills, then LETS TALK!

Hands-on experience with Azure cloud platforms.

Strong understanding of networking, virtualisation, and cloud security principles.

Operate, maintain, and enhance the Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) environment.

Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Azure Monitor, CloudWatch, Prometheus).

Expert in setting up and managing host pools, session hosts, user access, application layers, and FSLogix profiles.

Strong knowledge of cloud architecture, design, and implementation principles and practices.

Proficiency in scripting and automation tools, such as PowerShell, Power Automate, Azure CLI, Azure DevOps, and Azure Monitor.

Experience working with Azure Foundry, Microsoft Copilot Studio and AI Agents.

What you’ll get in return In return, you will be rewarded with ongoing career development and training in an enviable team environment.What you need to do nowIf you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn’t quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C’s, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

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DevOps Senior Consultant - clone

The RoleYou’ll lead on responding to outages, triaging issues, balancing stakeholder priorities/concerns, and keeping open communication channels.You’ll be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing continuous deployment solutions that help our clients to deliver software faster and more efficiently.You’ll be keen to understand our clients’ ways of working and will have an enthusiasm to learn new tools and technologies as needed.Essential experienceWe want you to have demonstrable experience in DevOps practices and appreciate that Cloud & Platform Engineering are big topics. Ultimately, we’re looking for talented engineers who can learn modern technologies in the digital space.In the interview, please show your experience in:· Designing, building, and testing software release processes that cover the entire SDLC.· Creating, modifying, and maintaining complex CI/CD pipelines.· Creating dashboards and visualisations for application performance that proactively identify and address potential problems before they occur.· Using automated testing to detect security issues/vulnerabilities in application and/or infrastructure code, thereby detecting issues before it reaches production (aka Shift-Left).· Strong experience in operating and maintaining services primarily in any of the BIG three public cloud providers (AWS, Azure, and GCP).Desirable experienceSome other areas of experience that are not essential but still relevant to the role:· Identifying problems using RCA or 5-Whys methods and suggesting solutions to reduce the likelihood of incidents reoccurring.· A strong understanding of cloud networking and security concepts.· Understanding the principles of containerisation, and how to control and orchestrate groups of containers in production environments.· Writing clean, organised, structured and version-controlled code.· Knowledge of at least one scripting language that enables you to perform more complex automation tasks thereby reducing manual toil.· Preference for using CLI tools over relying on web portals.· Understanding SRE (live services) ways of working, that enables you to better increase reliability and availability of the service you support.· Auditing your service for FinOps and SecOps related compliance issues.Must be eligible for UK Security Clearance.If you don’t have all this experience please do still apply, as we can coach you in these areas if you join us.

Ready for a new challenge?Please note, you must have active SC Clearance for this role.Are you looking for work that makes a difference? Do you want to work with people who learn and grow together?If so, Opencast could be the place for you. We’re a growing tech consultancy that creates user-centred solutions with purpose for our clients in government and business.What’s life like as a Devops consultant at Opencast?At Opencast, we love to keep things simple, and we love automation.It’s not the same as your standard Devops Consultant job. Depending on your client’s needs, you’ll take on a range of roles. These will include:· Taking the lead on responding to outages, triaging issues, balancing stakeholder priorities/concerns, and keeping communication channels open with all parties.· Developing, and implementing continuous deployment solutions that help our clients to deliver software faster and more efficiently.· Collaborating with our clients to understand their ways of working and will have an enthusiasm to learn new tools and technologies as needed.· Contributing within Opencast communities.We care about building things right. We believe in good devops practices and keeping things simple. We want to support you as much as we can on interiorising our approach to devops engineering and you supporting others.We are proud consultants who combine our own experience and approach with our company values.We are comfortable with new tech. We are empowered, cloud native, vendor agnostic devops engineers. We are empathetic, patient and care about quality.We know when to pick our battles and how to manage expectations. We are humble, inclusive team players that listen and collaborate, with zero egos!We’re always willing to teach and help others (inside or outside of our team). And we’re always willing to learn.It’s a varied job that keeps you super technical and excited.Salary:£50,000 - £60,000What our offer includes

A competitive pension, health cash plan, share options and discretionary bonus.

Flexible hours and 25 days’ holiday. Generous training budget.

People to support you every step of the way.

Where you’ll workYour working time at Opencast will be split between multiple locations, including from our HQ and hub locations, client site or home. Travel is part of life at Opencast, and takes in account requirements of your work, our clients and your team.We include youWe welcome candidates from all identities, attributes, ways of thinking and backgrounds to thrive in a career at Opencast. Our aim is for the diversity of our people to be reflected in the solutions we deliver, to help create a fairer society for all.InterviewJob interviews are on Microsoft Teams. We’ll make any adjustments to help you.Want to know more?Visit our website or email careers@opencastsoftware.com.We are not working with recruitment agencies on this vacancy. If you are interested in this position, please apply directly with Opencast.

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Frequently asked questions

What types of Infrastructure Engineer jobs are available in Manchester?

In Manchester, you can find a variety of Infrastructure Engineer roles including Platform Engineer, Cloud Infrastructure Engineer, Network Engineer, Site Reliability Engineer (SRE), and Systems Engineer positions across different industries.

What skills are commonly required for Platform Engineer jobs in Manchester?

Common skills include expertise with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, automation tools such as Terraform and Ansible, proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Bash), containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes), and strong knowledge of Linux/Unix systems.

How can I apply for Infrastructure Engineer jobs in Manchester on Haystack?

You can browse the available job listings for Infrastructure or Platform Engineers in Manchester on Haystack, create an account, upload your CV, and apply directly through the platform by clicking the 'Apply' button on job postings.

Are there remote or flexible working opportunities for Platform Engineers in Manchester?

Yes, many employers in Manchester offer remote or flexible working options for Platform and Infrastructure Engineers to accommodate different work-life balance preferences.

What is the average salary range for Infrastructure Engineers in Manchester?

The average salary for Infrastructure Engineers in Manchester typically ranges from £40,000 to £70,000 per year, depending on experience, skills, and the specific employer.

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