Azure Cloud & Platform Engineer

The Azure Cloud & Platform Engineer supports the design, administration, governance, and continuous improvement of SPORTFIVE's Azure platform. The role acts as a technical expert for cloud infrastructure, providing the foundation for business-critical services and projects such as Azure Virtual Desktop, AI initiatives, Dynamics 365, integrations, and storage solutions. This position combines hands-on Azure administration with solution-oriented thinking, requiring reliable operation of existing services and support for project delivery while identifying where Azure technologies can solve business or IT challenges.

• Administer and continuously improve SPORTFIVE's Microsoft Azure environment.
• Support the design, implementation, and operation of secure, scalable, and cost-effective Azure infrastructure.
• Manage and optimise Azure Virtual Desktop environments and related services.
• Provide Azure platform support for business and IT projects, including AI, Dynamics 365, integrations, and other cloud-based initiatives.
• Administer Azure resources such as virtual machines, storage accounts, networking components, identity integrations, monitoring, and backup services.
• Support the implementation of Azure-based solutions from initial requirements through to stable operations.
• Work with Azure Storage services, including Blob Storage, Azure Files, and related data storage technologies.
• Help ensure that Azure services are secure, reliable, well-documented, and aligned with company standards.
• Monitor performance, availability, security, and cost efficiency across Azure workloads.
• Automate recurring tasks and operational processes using PowerShell, scripting, or infrastructure-as-code approaches.
• Collaborate with internal IT teams, business stakeholders, and external partners to translate requirements into practical technical solutions.
• Identify opportunities where Azure services can simplify processes, improve user experience, or support new business capabilities.
• Contribute to cloud governance, operational standards, documentation, and best practices.
• Stay up to date with developments across Microsoft Azure and evaluate new technologies that may add value to SPORTFIVE.

• Enthusiasm for the role and SPORTFIVE, and a willingness to learn and develop.

• Azure certifications such as AZ-104, AZ-140, AZ-305, or similar.
• Infrastructure as Code, for example Bicep, ARM templates, Terraform, or similar technologies.
• Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, and related operational tooling.
• Azure Backup, disaster recovery, and high-availability concepts.
• Microsoft 365 administration and integration with Azure services.
• Dynamics 365 or business application infrastructure support.
• Azure services used for AI solutions, integrations, automation, or data processing.
• Enterprise networking, including routing, switching, firewalls, VPN, and network security.
• MacOS device management, Microsoft Intune for macOS, or Apple Business Manager.

• Role and department specific onboarding program complemented by a company-wide introduction.
• Flexible working arrangements including mobile working, additional child sick leave days, and a free family service.
• Individual development with customised training opportunities, development planning, internal mentoring, and on-the-job training.
• Attractive benefits including discounts at partner companies, event tickets, company pension plan, Germany ticket, job bike, mental health programs, and Urban Sports Club memberships.