Doherty

Doherty Associates (DA) has delivered IT solutions for over 30 years to world-renowned, international clients. We deliver a broad range of consulting and managed services to a highly loyal and expanding client base. We specialise in risk-focused sectors, including capital markets and legal, where security capability and service quality are highly valued. We are a highly accredited Microsoft partner with four Solutions Partner Designations, ISO27001, ISO9001 and Cyber Essentials Plus and operate a multi-geographic 24/7 support service. Our customers rely on us to bring specialist expertise and innovation across cloud solutions, hybrid working, modern workplace, data and BI, cyber security, governance and compliance. We have built a reputation as a company that keeps its promises and delivers quality. About the role This is a technical role that will suit a senior professional who has experience and is passionate about helping organisations transform and adopt Azure services. You will act as a technical authority in this discipline and provide technical consultancy in both presales and project delivery across the full project lifecycle, ensuring that the technical solutions (proposed and delivered) meet customer needs. As such, you will need to have deep expertise in designing and implementing cloud and hybrid infrastructure solutions using Azure technologies, such as Azure IaaS, Azure Virtual Desktop, Windows Infrastructure, Active Directory, and Microsoft network services. Additionally, you will leverage Azure DevOps tools to streamline and automate the development, testing, and deployment processes. Responsibilities Act as the technical authority and contribute to the design, development, and delivery of cloud and hybrid infrastructure solutions using Azure technologies. Utilise Azure DevOps tools to automate and optimise the CI/CD pipeline, ensuring efficient and reliable delivery of solutions. Technically manage the end-to-end project lifecycle, from planning and scoping to testing and deployment, ensuring quality and timely delivery of solutions. Collaborate with the wider delivery team and the Project Managers to deliver projects. Contribute to post-project lessons learned meetings chaired by the Project Managers. Work with the Services team to ensure appropriate handover to Service at project closure. Provide training, documentation, and assistance to the support team as services transition into operations. Work closely with customers through presales engagements to understand their business goals, challenges, and requirements, and provide strategic guidance and best practices on how to leverage Azure and Azure DevOps to achieve them. Conduct workshops, assessments, and demos to highlight the value and capabilities of Azure and Azure DevOps services and help clients envision their future state. Perform peer reviews of the team's pre-sales designs and recommendations. Collaborate with the Enterprise Architect and provide technical leadership. Other Be a visible senior technical professional - lead by example and assist the business with coaching, onboarding and training of other engineers. Ensure timely completion of timesheets for accurate project billing and reporting. Stay abreast of the latest trends, features, and updates of Azure and Azure DevOps. Share your knowledge and insights with the team and the broader business to bring wider awareness. Qualifications, skills & experience Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field, or demonstrate an equivalent hands-on experience. Strong experience and relevant certification in Azure services and Azure DevOps tools. Solid understanding and exposure to other adjacent technologies such as networking, security, data, and virtualisation. Strong knowledge of Azure architecture, administration, security, and governance. Proficient in PowerShell and other Azure tools and APIs. Strong working knowledge and experience delivering projects and programmes of change. Experience of performing diagnostics and fault-finding. Excellent presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. Familiar with infrastructure as code (e.g., Bicep and/or Terraform) and working in multiple environments. Understanding of Azure networking concepts such as private endpoints, Azure Virtual WAN, hub and spoke architectures and ALZ (Azure Landing zone Bicep modules). Fluent spoken and good written English. About the person Professional demeanour with gravitas. High level of empathy. Able to actively listen and consult customers on their requirements. Curious and willing to learn new skills. Analytical with the ability to solve problems autonomously. Supportive and keen to share knowledge with colleagues. Reliable with a high sense of accountability and ownership. Detail orientated. A passion for learning new technologies and staying updated on the latest trends and best practices. What we offer in return Basic salary plus performance bonus. 34 days of annual leave (incl. 8 UK bank holidays and a day off on your birthday). Enhanced family-friendly benefit schemes including company sick pay. Sponsored training and development and where applicable to the role, a technical exams incentive scheme. Private medical insurance and Employee Assistance Programme.