Cloud Engineering & Operations Lead

Cloud Engineering & Operations Lead Location: London (Hybrid Working) Travel: Occasional travel to London, Essex and South Coast Salary: Competitive + BenefitsA leading and rapidly evolving insurance group is investing heavily in its technology and digital capabilities, creating an exciting opportunity for an experienced Cloud Engineering & Operations Lead to join the business during a period of transformation and growth. Reporting into senior technology leadership, this role will take responsibility for the ongoing development, optimisation and governance of the organisation's Azure cloud platform whilst helping oversee critical technology operations across a multi-site environment. This position would suit somebody who enjoys remaining hands-on technically whilst also influencing technology strategy, architecture decisions and operational best practice.Key ResponsibilitiesCloud Engineering & ArchitectureOwn the design, management and continuous improvement of the Azure cloud estateDevelop cloud architecture standards, governance frameworks and engineering best practicesLead cloud modernisation, optimisation and migration initiativesImprove scalability, resilience, performance and security across cloud platformsDrive automation and infrastructure-as-code adoption where appropriateAct as the escalation point for complex cloud infrastructure and platform issuesCollaborate with technology teams to support business and application transformation initiativesTechnology OperationsProvide leadership across technology operations and support functionsEnsure service levels are maintained through effective supplier and vendor managementManage relationships with third-party infrastructure, cloud and support providersReview and enhance operational processes, support models and service delivery performanceSupport operational resilience, availability and business continuity objectivesStakeholder EngagementPartner with senior business and technology stakeholdersInfluence technology roadmaps and investment decisionsSupport future technology growth initiatives across Cloud, Data, Digital Engineering and Delivery functionsExperience RequiredProven Azure Cloud Engineering experienceStrong Azure Architecture and cloud design capabilityExperience designing, building and improving Azure environments at scaleStrong understanding of Azure networking, security, identity and governanceExperience with cloud automation and modern engineering practicesStrong supplier and vendor management experienceExcellent stakeholder management and communication skillsDesirable ExperienceLeadership of IT Operations, Infrastructure or Service Desk functionsExposure to insurance, financial services or regulated environmentsExperience supporting geographically distributed businessesKnowledge of operational resilience, security and compliance frameworksWorking PatternHybrid working with an expectation of 2-3 days per week in the London office. The role will also involve periodic travel to regional locations, including Essex, South Coast and possibly further location. PLease note regional office visits form part of the office attendance expectation and are not additional travel requirements.Why Join?This is an opportunity to become a key figure within a business that is actively investing in technology. You'll have the platform to influence cloud strategy, shape operational capability and play a leading role in the organisation's next phase of digital growth. #J-18808-Ljbffr