Azure Platform Engineer

Azure Platform Engineer – 3-month contract – Fully remote My Client is looking for an experienced Azure Platform Engineer is required to support the design and build of a new Azure platform, with a strong focus on Azure VMware Solution (AVS) and hybrid infrastructure. This is a hands-on engineering role where you'll be responsible for designing, building and deploying Azure infrastructure while working closely with architects to deliver a scalable, enterprise platform. This Azure Platform Engineer role is fully remote. Skills required from the Azure Platform Engineer: Strong hands-on experience designing and building Azure platforms. Azure architecture and platform design experience. Proven experience deploying Azure VMware Solution (AVS) would be beneficial Strong VMware infrastructure experience, including (ESXi, vCenter, vSAN, NSX) Experience migrating or integrating VMware workloads into Azure. Strong Azure networking, compute, storage and identity (Entra ID). PowerShell and/or Azure CLI. Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep or ARM templates). Experience producing technical documentation and following design standards. Experience implementing Omnissa Horizon in a hybrid Azure environment would be beneficial Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) would be beneficial Key responsibilities of the Azure Platform Engineer: Design, build and implement enterprise Azure platforms from the ground up. Lead the deployment and configuration of Azure VMware Solution (AVS). Migrate and integrate VMware environments into Azure. Work with architects and technical stakeholders to ensure platform designs align with business and technical requirements. Support the implementation of a hybrid Omnissa Horizon environment within Azure. Produce technical documentation and contribute to platform best practices. Troubleshoot complex infrastructure and platform issues throughout implementation. Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or reach out to Connor Smal via the VIQU IT website. Do you know someone great? We’ll thank you with up to £1,000 if your referral is successful (terms apply). For more exciting roles and opportunities like this, please follow us on LinkedIn @VIQU IT Recruitment