Azure Cloud and Infrastructure DevOps LeadNewcastle upon Tyne - Hybrid Working(2 days per week onsite)Are you ready to lead the charge in cloud transformation?We''re looking for an experienced Azure Cloud and Infrastructure DevOps Lead to join our client in their Newcastle office. In this pivotal role, you''ll drive our cloud-first strategy, leading the design, implementation, and optimisation of Azure infrastructure and DevOps practices across a global organisation.What you''ll do:Define and own the Azure DevOps roadmapLead the implementation of automation, security, and governance in cloud environmentsCollaborate with global and regional IT teams to mature DevOps practicesDrive cloud adoption and optimise services across multiple regionsStay ahead of emerging technologies and propose innovative solutionsWhat you''ll bring:4+ years as a Certified Azure DevOps EngineerProven experience in Azure architecture, automation (Terraform, Ansible), and DevOps tooling (Azure DevOps, GitHub)Strong leadership and communication skills in a matrix-managed environmentExpertise in Azure IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes), and FinOpsWhy join us? You''ll be part of a forward-thinking team, shaping the future of our infrastructure with the latest cloud technologies. If you''re passionate about DevOps and ready to make a global impact, we want to hear from you.