Junior DevOps Engineer

Job Title: Junior DevOps/Cloud Engineer

Location: Newcastle-Upon-Tyne (Hybrid)

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

Our client are looking for a skilled DevOps Engineer to join their technology team and play a key role in the management, automation, and optimisation of their cloud infrastructure. This is an opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment where you’ll be directly involved in delivering reliable, secure, and scalable solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Support, manage, and optimise Microsoft Azure infrastructure and services.
• Automate tasks and processes using PowerShell and Azure CLI.
• Maintain and configure Windows Server environments, including networking and security.
• Work with VMware/vSphere virtualised environments to ensure availability and performance.
• Monitor systems, troubleshoot issues, and implement improvements for efficiency and resilience.
• Collaborate with development and IT teams to streamline software delivery and infrastructure operations.
• Ensure best practices are followed in cost management, security, and compliance within Azure.

Skills & Experience

• Experience in a DevOps, Cloud, or System Infrastructure Engineering role.
• Strong expertise with Microsoft Azure cloud services.
• Hands-on experience with PowerShell scripting and Azure CLI.
• Solid knowledge of Windows Server administration and networking fundamentals.
• Experience with VMware / vSphere environments.
• Familiarity with monitoring and alerting solutions in a cloud or hybrid environment.
• Good problem-solving skills with the ability to work across teams in a fast-paced setting.

Desirable (Not Essential)

• Exposure to .NET application deployment and CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps or similar).
• Experience implementing automation for cloud cost optimisation and performance tuning.
• Knowledge of Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Application Insights, or other monitoring/observability tools.

What's On Offer?

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements.
• Opportunities for professional development and Microsoft certifications.
• A supportive, collaborative environment with exposure to enterprise-level cloud projects.

If you’re passionate about cloud technology and want to make a real impact in shaping secure and scalable infrastructure, we’d love to hear from you.