Azure Kubernetes Engineer

Azure Kubernetes Engineer

Location: Manchester, UK (Hybrid)

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Azure Kubernetes Engineer to design,implement, maintain, and optimise cloud-native infrastructure within MicrosoftAzure environments. The successful candidate will play a key role in deployingand supporting containerised applications, Kubernetes clusters, CI/CDpipelines, and cloud automation solutions while ensuring security, scalability,and reliability across enterprise platforms.

KeyResponsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) environments.
  
• Build and maintain highly available, scalable, and secure Kubernetes clusters.
  
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates.
  
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions.
  
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimise Kubernetes workloads and cluster performance.
  
• Configure networking, ingress controllers, load balancing, and service meshes.
  
• Implement container security best practices and vulnerability management processes.
  
• Manage Azure Container Registry (ACR) and container image lifecycle management.
  
• Automate operational tasks using PowerShell, Bash, Python, or similar scripting languages.
  
• Support application teams with containerisation and cloud migration initiatives.
  
• Collaborate with DevOps, Platform Engineering, Security, and Development teams.
  
• Ensure compliance with cloud governance, security, and operational standards.
  
• Provide incident support, root cause analysis, and continuous service improvement.
  

RequiredSkills & Experience

• Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure cloud services.
  
• Extensive experience managing Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
  
• Deep understanding of Kubernetes architecture, networking, and administration.
  
• Experience with Docker and containerisation technologies.
  
• Strong Infrastructure as Code experience using Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates.
  
• Experience with Azure DevOps and/or GitHub Actions.
  
• Knowledge of Kubernetes security, RBAC, policies, secrets management, and compliance.
  
• Experience with monitoring and observability tools such as Azure Monitor, Prometheus, Grafana, and Log Analytics.
  
• Strong scripting skills using PowerShell, Bash, Python, or similar.
  
• Experience managing Linux-based environments.
  
• Understanding of cloud networking concepts including VNets, NSGs, Private Endpoints, Load Balancers, and Application Gateway.
  
• Experience supporting production cloud environments and resolving complex incidents.
  

PreferredQualifications

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate.
  
• Microsoft Certified: Azure DevOps Engineer Expert.
  
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert.
  
• Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA).
  
• Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD).
  
• Experience with GitOps tools such as ArgoCD or Flux.
  
• Experience with service mesh technologies such as Istio or Linkerd.
  
• Knowledge of FinOps and cloud cost optimisation practices.
  

KeyTechnologies

Cloud & Infrastructure

• Microsoft Azure
  
• Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
  
• Azure Virtual Networks
  
• Azure Load Balancer
  
• Azure Application Gateway
  
• Azure Container Registry (ACR)
  

DevOps & Automation

• Azure DevOps
  
• GitHub Actions
  
• Terraform
  
• Bicep
  
• ARM Templates
  
• Git
  

Containers & Kubernetes

• Kubernetes
  
• Docker
  
• Helm
  
• ArgoCD
  
• Flux
  

Monitoring & Security

• Azure Monitor
  
• Prometheus
  
• Grafana
  
• Log Analytics
  
• Microsoft Defender for Cloud
  
• Azure Policy
  

What's onOffer

• Opportunity to work on large-scale cloud transformation and modernisation projects.
  
• Exposure to cutting-edge cloud-native and Kubernetes technologies.
  
• Collaborative engineering culture focused on automation and innovation.
  
• Hybrid working arrangement based in Manchester, with flexibility for remote working.
  

IdealCandidate

• Proven experience in a Platform Engineering, Cloud Engineering, DevOps, or Kubernetes Engineering role.
  
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
  
• Ability to work effectively within agile and cross-functional teams.
  
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
  
• Passion for cloud-native technologies, automation, and continuous improvement.