Competency Lead - Azure

Come and join the Littlefish team!

Work location: Remote

Salary: Up to £100,000

Here at Littlefish, we look for people who can make a?real?difference and become a giant slayer.?As the world around us continues to change, we look for people who grab that change with optimism and excitement.?These?are the?passionate and high performing?people?who enjoy and thrive on?thinking outside the box.

Our current employees are the giant slayers who have made Littlefish who we are today, and you will be the future employees who continue to add the drive, passion, and?add to?our skills and experience?as we see Littlefish grow.

So, if this is ticking your boxes and you are excited at the thought of working with creative, passionate, energetic, friendly people- we would love to hear from you.

The role and what youll be getting up to on a day to day basis:

As the Competency Lead, you will be part of the Consultancy Services team (DevOps Consultants, Engineers and Architects), tasked with designing, costing, and presenting technical solutions for existing and potential future customers.

Reporting to the Head of Professional Services, you will collaborate with external clients and vendors, as well as internal Service Account Managers and Business Development Managers. Your role will involve delivering Customer Strategy sessions to help customers develop their IT Strategy and Roadmap.

To excel in this role, you should have a proven track record in designing and delivering innovative technology solutions on the Microsoft Azure cloud platform, possessing deep expertise in Azure and DevOps. You should excel in engaging with customers at all levels, from building relationships with senior/C-level leadership to guiding development teams on creating cloud-native solutions, while demonstrating strong communication and presentation skills.

Extensive experience in creating Azure platforms, leveraging Azure DevOps capabilities to streamline development processes, and ensuring high-quality deliverables is essential. Your ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear language for both technical and non-technical audiences, combined with your expertise in designing, implementing, and migrating systems to Azure, will be highly valued.

Your main duties will include

• Design and deliver innovative technology solutions built on the Microsoft Azure cloud platform, leveraging deep expertise in Azure and DevOps.
• Create platforms on Microsoft Azure, focusing on leveraging Azure DevOps capabilities to streamline development processes and ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Design and implement cloud-native systems, as well as migrate existing systems to Azure, utilising Azure services such as Azure App Service, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure Functions, and Azure Cosmos DB.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, utilising Azure Repos for source control management, Azure Boards for agile project management and work item tracking, and Azure Pipelines for automating builds, tests, and deployments.
• Design and deploy containerised applications on Azure using technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Utilise monitoring and logging solutions like Azure Monitor and Azure Application Insights to ensure the health and performance of deployed applications.
• Articulate the benefits of Azure and DevOps to both technical and non-technical audiences as a thought leader.
• Lead architectural engagements, taking ownership of the successful delivery of customer value within consulting engagements.
• Conduct workshops, design sessions, and architecture reviews to guide customers in adopting Azure best practices and optimizing their cloud deployments.
• Add value to engagements by showcasing the capabilities of Azure and DevOps and alleviate customer's perceived risk by positioning the appropriate professional services.
• Demonstrate how Azure and DevOps can be leveraged to ensure successful project delivery, enhance collaboration between consultancy services and the customer's development teams, and provide transparency throughout the development lifecycle.
• Establish trust with customers by showcasing expertise and ability to deliver results using Azure and DevOps methodologies.
• Design, cost, and present technical solutions for existing and potential future customers as part of the Consultancy Services team.
• Collaborate with external clients and vendors, as well as internal Service Account Managers and Business Development Managers.
• Deliver Customer Strategy sessions to help customers develop their IT Strategy and Roadmap.
• Drive clients' success and position Littlefish as a trusted partner in their digital journey by leveraging passion for Public Cloud technologies and digital transformation.
• Translate complex technical concepts into clear and concise language for both technical and non-technical audiences.

What are we looking for in the successful candidate?

• Deep knowledge and hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure cloud platform, Azure services (e.g., Azure App Service, Azure Kubernetes Service, Azure Functions, Azure Cosmos DB), and DevOps principles and practices.
• Ability to design innovative, future-proof, and cloud-native solutions that address complex business problems and align with customer needs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences, and to deliver engaging presentations and workshops.
• Ability to collaborate with and manage diverse stakeholders, including external clients, vendors, and internal team members, while building strong relationships at all levels of the customer's organization.
• Capability to develop and deliver customer strategy sessions, helping customers align their IT strategy and roadmap with their business objectives.
• Expertise in implementing CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, leveraging Azure Repos, Azure Boards, and Azure Pipelines for efficient development processes and high-quality deliverables.
• Strong grasp of containerisation technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes, and the ability to design and deploy containerized applications on Azure.
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging solutions like Azure Monitor and Azure Application Insights to ensure the health and performance of deployed applications.
• Ability to lead architectural engagements, take ownership of project success, and deliver customer value within consulting engagements.
• Skill in establishing trust with customers by showcasing expertise, demonstrating the value of Azure and DevOps, and mitigating perceived risks through appropriate professional services positioning.

What can we offer you?

• 25 days annual leave plus public / bank holidays
• Purchase and sale of annual leave scheme
• Healthcare cash plan
• Referral bonus scheme of £1000 when you successfully refer a friend.
• Access to our LinkedIn Learning platform, with over 16000 expert-led online tutorials to enhance and achieve your personal and professional goals.
• Casual dress policy
• Company social events

Life at Littlefish:

Our company values shape who we are as a business, what we stand for and how we work. Hiring people with our values at heart, is very important as we see Littlefish grow.

I am High Performing-I like to raise the bar, we look at creating opportunities to increase quality and improve efficiency, we strive for service excellence.

I am Passionate-We build team success and celebrate them together, I am enthusiastic and energetic, I care about the people I work with and we support one another.

I Have a Can-Do Attitude- I am not afraid to step outside my comfort zone, we are not afraid to challenge status quo, we get stuff done!

So, if you feel like you can make a tangible difference, apply today, and join us on this journey.

Here at Littlefish we aim to be somewhere everyone can be themselves. We are committed to encouraging a diverse and inclusive community where everyone irrespective of who they are, or their background, can feel equal and supported.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Please get in touch if you are concerned about any difficulties you may face during your recruitment process, so we adjust accordingly.

Part of our application process includes a set of ED&I (Equality, diversity and inclusion) questions. Please note, each question has a option has a prefer not to say).