REF038 - Cloud & DevOps Consultant - Azure

Join The Scale Factory as a Cloud & DevOps Consultant

Job Type: Permanent
Location: Remote

At The Scale Factory, we’re expanding on years of experience in solving complex technical challenges for a range of top-tier clients. With a proven track record in AWS & SaaS, we’re investing in growth across a range of new technologies - if you’re interested in delivering high value to global giants across a range of industries, this could be the perfect role for you.

⚠️ Important: We cannot offer sponsorship for this role. All applicants must have the right to work in the UK. ⚠️

Why Join The Scale Factory?

The Scale Factory is an award winning AWS Advanced Consulting Partner founded in London in 2009. We’re all about delivering extraordinary solutions with an exceptional team. Here’s what makes us different:

• Flexible Working Environment - We’ll provide you with the right equipment to work effectively. We also provide ongoing professional training, and plenty of chances to spend time with colleagues. You’ll have access to health insurance, mental health support, and more.
• We’re Good At What We Do - This isn’t just one of our values, it also happens to be true - just ask one of our happy customers.
• Diverse Clients, Diverse Challenges: Work with a variety of clients, from the UK’s largest organisations to early-stage innovators.
• Growth-Oriented Culture: Whether it’s through tailored training or hands-on experience, we’re here to help you grow your career. We’re all still learning new things every day. Join a team that thrives on collaboration and innovation.

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking a talented, passionate Cloud & DevOps Consultant to join our growing team. To be successful, you’ll have a wide breadth and depth of skill in Azure infrastructure, and real-world experience to back this up. If you don’t tick every box below, don’t worry, we value potential just as much as experience. 

Essential Skills & Experience

• DevOps Mastery: Deep understanding of DevOps principles and how they transform businesses.
• Cloud Expertise: Hands-on experience with Azure and ability to articulate best practices for building secure, scalable platforms. A good understanding of the similarities and differences between Azure & AWS.
• Architectural Know-How: Ability to design and implement cloud platforms supporting microservices and containerised workloads.
• CI/CD Pro: Proven experience with tools like Azure DevOps, Github, GitLab, or TeamCity, and expertise in deployment automation/orchestration.
• Networking Knowledge: Familiarity with Virtual Network, DNS, Gateways, Load Balancers and more.
• Security Savvy: Understanding of RBAC, WAF, and Key Vault. Experience implementing best practices for securing data, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Infrastructure-as-Code: Experience with Terraform, CloudFormation, Bicep or equivalent tools.
• Scripting & Automation: Skills in Python, Ansible, Bash, Groovy, Powershell, or similar. Bonus points if you share your GitHub repo!
• Stakeholder Management: Ability to collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders to provide pragmatic solutions.

Key Responsibilities

As a DevOps Engineer at The Scale Factory, you’ll:

• Deliver high-impact DevOps, Cloud, and Platform Engineering projects for our growing client base.
• Be a thought leader, sharing expertise through content creation and evangelising our capabilities.
• Stay ahead of the curve by keeping up with emerging trends and certifications.
• Consistently exceed expectations, solving complex challenges with ingenuity and innovation.

What’s in It for You?

We believe in rewarding great work. Here’s what you can expect as part of the team:

• 25 Days of Annual Leave (+1 extra day every year for your first three years) and a holiday buying scheme.
• Pension Plan: Employer-matched contributions up to 5%.
• Health Coverage: Includes medical, dental, optical, and alternative therapies.
• Fitness Support: Subsidised gym memberships and a bike-to-work scheme.
• Commuter Benefits: Season ticket loans to make getting to work easier.
• Flexible Work Model: Enjoy hybrid working that fits your lifestyle.
• Tech You Love: Choose your platform—Mac, Windows or Linux.
• Certification Funding: Stay sharp with fully funded training and certifications.
• Team Culture: From annual kick-offs and Christmas parties to team socials, we celebrate success together.

At The Scale Factory, we’re looking for people who are passionate about making an impact and delivering world-class solutions through consultancy. If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and join a team that’s shaping the future of DevOps, we’d love to hear from you.

Let’s Build Something Amazing Together. Apply now and be part of our exciting journey!