Senior Azure Engineer

Do you want to be a valued part of the critical infrastructure that serves communities across Europe and beyond? Are you looking for a position in which you can set direction and help shape our company? If so, then you could be the newest addition to our team as a Senior Azure Engineer.

Be part of the movement – and play your part.

About the role

As the Senior Azure Engineer you will have overall Azure Governance, management of Azure subscriptions, as well as architectural design oversight for Azure infrastructure. Alongside this, the Senior Azure Engineer will also be tech lead for the Service Team within Data Center Department.

Define your own and our collective future by working with the latest tools and technology.

You will be responsible for:

• Formulating and enforcing proper standards for Azure usage.
• Budget management and cost reporting for Azure resources.
• Collaboration and Support to other tribes in DFDS
• Help defining areas of responsibilities within Azure and setup guardrails for Azure usage.
• Collaborating with other teams within DFDS to design, deploy, and optimize cloud solutions on Azure.
• Providing support to application teams to ensure effective usage of Azure on agreed platforms.
• Setting up and managing cloud resources to ensure high availability, scalability, and performance.
• Supporting infrastructure various Microsoft Power Platform components including CRM (Sales), Power Apps, Power Automate, and Power BI.
• Distributed Knowledge and Support o Providing knowledge sharing and support to S&O teams on tools and platforms such as Synapse, Data Factory, DataBricks, MS on-prem data gateway, Entra ID, and various databases.
• Owning the Kanban and conducting bi-weekly standups and coordinating tasks within the team to ensure efficient operations.

Join our dynamic and bustling team where governance is still a work in progress. We thrive in navigating day-to-day scenarios where clarity isn't always guaranteed. As a role with Team Coordinating aspects, you'll need to excel in structured collaboration and enjoy leading from the front. While there are currently no line management responsibilities, the potential for such growth may arise in 2-5 years. Our team comprises technically skilled individuals who prioritise technology over structure and communication.

About you

Embark on an exciting journey with us, where your expertise in Azure services, architecture, and governance will shine alongside your exceptional leadership skills for team management and collaboration. Bring your passion for architectural design and oversight, coupled with a knack for budget management and cost reporting, to the forefront. Dive into the world of DevOps principles and continuous improvement, while exploring the possibilities of Microsoft Power Platform components. Showcase your technical prowess with tools like Synapse, Data Factory, and DataBricks, all while implementing agile methodologies with finesse. Your effective communication and coordination abilities, paired with your knack for fostering team collaboration and management, will make you an invaluable asset to our dynamic team. Don't miss out on this thrilling opportunity - apply now and let's shape the future together!

We think the strongest teams are built on diversity and inclusivity. Contrasting opinions, varied skills and strong characters bring out the best in us all. And we cannot wait for you to join.

Working at DFDS

Join the movement and grow with us.

Be a valued member of a diverse team at DFDS and help drive change together.

While you’re with us, we want you to develop. At DFDS, we believe that development happens first and foremost through activities in the workplace. We will also offer training courses that can support you in your role, if needed.

Now about what we can give you. You’ll be able to access some fantastic benefits such as:

• Life assurance cover
• Contributory company pension scheme
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Free ferry travel for up to 4 guests between Dover and Calais / Newcastle and Amsterdam with no limit on trips
• Full employee assistance programme including:
• Proactive financial, emotional, mental, and physical health care support including face to face counselling, fast 24/7 access to a GP, a second medical opinion and legal support for colleagues and their family.
• Huge range of retail discounts from high street and online retailers
• Cashback on health care including dental, optical, physiotherapy, prescriptions, specialist consultations and much more.
• Access to Thrive, our award-winning Wellbeing platform.
• Access to mental health first aid and opportunity to join support webinars with a focus on all areas of positive wellbeing.

Are we a match? Then what are you waiting for? Apply now.

If you think your personality, skills, experience, and desire match this role, we’d love to hear from you. Please send us your CV as soon as possible, as we’re keen to meet potential candidates on an ongoing basis.

We look forward to hearing from you.