Azure Migration Engineer

Job description
6-Month Engagement Fully Remote (UK-based)
Circa £400/day Inside IR35
A major global IT services provider is seeking an Azure Migration Engineer to support a high-profile cloud transformation programme for a well-established end client. This is a fully remote role open to UK-based professionals and offers a fantastic opportunity to join a fast-paced project delivering critical cloud infrastructure services.
Key Responsibilities: Lead and support the end-to-end migration of legacy systems and workloads to Microsoft Azure. Work with cross-functional teams to design, plan, and execute Azure migration strategies using industry best practices. Assess existing infrastructure, identify migration blockers, and propose scalable cloud-native solutions. Automate deployment processes using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as ARM Templates , Bicep , or Terraform . Collaborate on the setup of hybrid environments using Azure Site Recovery , ExpressRoute , or VPN Gateways . Perform workload assessments using Azure Migrate , and integrate with tools like CloudEndure , Lakeside SysTrack , or Movere . Ensure governance and security alignment using Azure Policy , RBAC , and Microsoft Defender for Cloud . Basic support across AWS environments when needed. Required Skills & Experience: Proven experience delivering Azure migration projects at scale. Strong understanding of core Azure services (VMs, VNets, Storage, Azure AD, NSGs, etc.). Hands-on experience with Azure migration tools (Azure Migrate, ASR, etc.). Solid grasp of networking concepts in cloud and hybrid environments. Scripting knowledge in PowerShell or Azure CLI . Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools like Azure DevOps , Git , or CI/CD pipelines . Basic working knowledge of AWS (e.g., EC2, S3, IAM). Additional Information: Start: ASAP / Short notice preferred Location: Remote within the UK only Rate: Approx. £400/day – Inside IR35