Azure Automation & Integration Engineer

Version 1 has celebrated 30 years in business and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver technology and transformation solutions that drive customer success. Our deep expertise enables our customers to navigate the rapidly evolving technology landscape. We foster strong partnerships with global technology leaders including Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems, Snowflake, ensuring that our customers are provided with the highest quality solutions and services. 

 We’re an award-winning employer reflecting how our employees are at the very heart of  what we do: 

• UK & Ireland's premier AWS, Microsoft & Oracle partner 
• 3300+ strong, €350/£300m revenue business 
• 10+ years as a Great Place to Work in Ireland & UK 
• Best Workplace for Women in the UK & Ireland by GPTW 
• Best Workplace for Wellbeing in the UK by GPTW 

We’re a core values driven company, we hire people who share our values, and we reward those who display and foster them, it’s deeply embedded within our DNA. Invest in us and we’ll invest in you!. 

We are seeking an experienced Azure Automation & Integration Engineer to join our growing Business Support practice. The successful candidate will be responsible for the management, development, and support of Azure Automation and Azure Logic Apps solutions, alongside the wider Azure services ecosystem that supports enterprise automation and integration capabilities.

This role will act as a key escalation point for support issues, ensuring the effective operation of automation workflows, integrations, and Azure platform services while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across client environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage, monitor, and maintain Azure Automation runbooks to ensure reliable and efficient execution.
• Design, develop, support, and troubleshoot Azure Logic Apps workflows and integrations.
• Administer Azure platform services, including Storage Accounts, Service Bus, App Services, and Key Vault.
• Respond to and resolve incidents, service requests, and support tickets in line with agreed SLAs.
• Investigate and troubleshoot failures within automation processes, integration workflows, and scheduled jobs.
• Develop and maintain PowerShell and/or Python scripts to automate operational tasks and enhance existing solutions.
• Produce and maintain technical documentation, including runbooks, workflow designs, support procedures, and knowledge base articles.
• Collaborate with architects, developers, and business stakeholders to deliver new automation and integration capabilities.
• Participate in change management activities, ensuring solutions are tested, reviewed, and deployed safely.
• Contribute to incident reviews, root cause analysis, and continuous service improvement initiatives.

Essential Criteria

• Proven hands-on experience with Azure Automation, including the creation and management of runbooks.
• Strong experience designing and supporting Azure Logic Apps workflows and integrations.
• Experience managing Azure services such as Storage Accounts, Service Bus, App Services, and Key Vault.
• Strong PowerShell scripting skills for automation and operational support.
• Experience working within ITSM environments using tools such as ServiceNow, Jira Service Management, or Zendesk.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills across cloud-based and integrated systems.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced support or managed services environment.
• Strong team collaboration skills and willingness to support broader operational and service delivery activities.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience with Azure DevOps, including CI/CD pipelines and source control management.
• Knowledge of Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights.
• Python scripting experience for automation and Azure service integrations.
• Understanding of process automation and business workflow optimisation.
• Experience with Microsoft Entra ID, Managed Identities, and Role-Based Access Control (RBAC).
• Microsoft Azure certifications such as AZ-900, AZ-104, AZ-204, or AZ-400.
• Experience working within Managed Services or multi-client support environments.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• Relevant Microsoft Azure certifications.
• Experience supporting enterprise-scale Azure environments.

Key Competencies

• Azure Automation
• Azure Logic Apps
• Cloud Integration
• PowerShell Scripting
• Azure Platform Services
• Incident & Problem Management
• Technical Troubleshooting
• Documentation & Knowledge Management
• Stakeholder Communication
• Continuous Improvement

Experience Required

• 3–5 years of experience in Azure Cloud Engineering, Automation, Integration, or Application Support roles.
• Proven experience supporting and maintaining Azure-based automation and integration solutions in production environments.

Why Version 1? 

 At Version 1, we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their wellbeing, professional growth, and financial stability. 

• Share in our success with our Quarterly Performance-Related Profit Share Scheme, where employees collectively benefit from a share of our company's profits 
• Strong Career Progression & mentorship coaching through our Strength in Balance & Leadership schemes with a dedicated quarterly Pathways Career Development programme 
• Flexible/remote working, Version 1 is tremendously understanding of life events and people’s individual circumstances and offer flexibility to help achieve a healthy work life balance 
• Financial Wellbeing initiatives including; Pension, Private Healthcare Cover, Life Assurance, Financial advice and an Employee Discount scheme 
• Employee Wellbeing schemes including Gym Discounts, Bike to Work, Fitness classes, Mindfulness Workshops, Employee Assistance Programme and much more. Generous holiday allowance, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, marriage/civil partnership leave and special leave policies 
• Educational assistance, incentivised certifications, and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat 
• Reward schemes including Version 1’s Annual Excellence Awards & ‘Call-Out’ platform. 
• Environment, Social and Community First initiatives allow you to get involved in local fundraising and development opportunities as part of fostering our diversity, inclusion and belonging schemes. 

And many more exciting benefits… drop us a note to find out more.    

Version 1 is an equal opportunities employer. 

We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels valued and able to thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and lived experiences, and we value the different perspectives people bring including those shaped by disability and neurodiversity. 

We want every candidate to have a positive and accessible recruitment experience. If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of the process, please contact your recruiter at Version 1. We will consider all requests carefully, respectfully and confidentially. 

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