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Lead Cloud Engineer (Azure)
legalandgeneral · Brighton and Hove, ENG, United Kingdom
Brighton and Hove, ENG, United KingdomHybrid
Remuneration
Not specified
Location
Brighton and Hove, ENG, United Kingdom
Visa sponsorship
Not specified
Job summary
Legal & General is seeking a Lead Cloud Engineer to advance cloud capabilities within the Retail Data and Analytics function. This role involves shaping and delivering modern, scalable data solutions, enabling advanced reporting, analytics, and data science across the cloud data platform. The Lead Cloud Engineer will drive the evolution of cloud-based data engineering and act as a technical authority in a highly regulated environment.
Benefits
Annual performance-related bonus planShare schemesGenerous pension contributionLife assuranceHealthcare plan25 days holiday plus public holidaysOption to buy and sell holidayCompetitive family leaveElectric car schemeDiscounts for products and high street stores
Qualifications
- Degree-level education, with a technology-related discipline preferred.
- Relevant cloud certifications or equivalent hands-on experience at a senior level.
- Strong expertise in Azure networking and hybrid connectivity, including ExpressRoute, VPN Gateway, and Private Endpoints.
- Proven track record in deploying, managing, and scaling Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) in production environments.
- Deep knowledge of Azure identity, access management, and security best practices.
- Proficiency in at least one programming language such as Python, alongside a working knowledge of SQL.
- Experience in infrastructure-as-code, particularly Terraform using CAF modules.
- Experience with modern AI and automation tooling, including GenAI frameworks, orchestration platforms, and DevOps capabilities.
- Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Lead implementation and optimization of Azure data platform capabilities, including Azure Data Factory and Synapse.
- Define and embed Infrastructure as Code best practices using Terraform or Bicep for consistent and controlled deployments.
- Drive adoption of containerization and orchestration through Azure Kubernetes Service for scalable and resilient workloads.
- Establish robust monitoring and observability frameworks using Azure Monitor, Application Insights, and centralized logging solutions.
- Manage and optimize cloud expenditure through Azure Cost Management and FinOps principles.
- Mentor and develop cloud engineering talent, fostering continuous improvement and delivery excellence.
- Evaluate emerging Azure technologies, lead proofs of concept, and provide strategic recommendations.
- Act as a subject matter expert for the DataOps platform, supporting the use of behavioral and customer insights.
Skills
AKSAzureAzure MonitorBicepKubernetesPythonTerraform
Certifications
Relevant cloud certifications
Degrees
Degree-level educationTechnology-related discipline
Languages
PythonSQL
Industry
Financial services
Relocation
No