Cloud Engineer Azure (L2)

Cloud Engineer – Azure 🚀 Ready to shape the future of cloud transformation? Join Pax8 as a Cloud Engineer – Azure and help partners across EMEA migrate, modernise, and master their Azure environments. This is a hybrid role based in Zwolle, Netherlands , where you’ll lead impactful projects, collaborate across borders, and grow your cloud muscle in a company that’s scaling fast and learning even faster. If you're passionate about Azure , love solving complex problems, and want to be part of a team that works hard, laughs harder, and celebrates every win — Pax8 is calling! 🌍 🌟 About Pax8 Pax8 is the technology marketplace of the future 🚀 , linking partners, vendors, and small to midsized businesses (SMBs) through AI-powered insights 🤖 and comprehensive product support 🛠️ , giving our Partners for the first time a real choice. With a global partner ecosystem of over 35,000 managed service providers 🌐 , Pax8 empowers SMBs worldwide by providing software and services that unlock their growth potential 📈 and enhance their security 🔐 . Committed to innovating cloud commerce at scale ☁️ , Pax8 drives customer acquisition and solution consumption across its entire ecosystem. 🔄 🌟 Who We Are We’re passionate, creative, and just the right amount of offbeat. We work hard, laugh harder, and always aim high. Our values guide everything we do: 💬 Compassionate Candour – Honest, helpful feedback that lifts others up 🔍 Seek to Understand – Stay curious, stay open 🤝 We Before Me – Collaboration is our superpower ✅ Do What You Say – Own it. Deliver it. 🌱 Light Up Learning – Be brave. Try. Fail. Learn. Repeat. ❤️ Driven by Passion – Fuelled by purpose, resilient in the face of challenge 🔧 How You’ll Contribute ✅ Lead Azure Build & Migration Projects Be the go-to expert delivering high-impact projects for clients and partners across EMEA. ✅ Support Our Long-Term Clients Deliver high-touch, proactive support to retained clients who count on us to keep things running smoothly. ✅ Collaborate with Solution Architects Work closely during pre-sales to co-create cloud architectures that solve real-world problems. ✅ Own Your Growth Leverage Elev8 learning paths, Pax8 University, coaching, and hands-on projects to level up your skills and career trajectory. More about Pax8: For all you, tech minded people: discover our Marketplace Best Companies: Awarded Number 50 in the UKs Best Companies Our Journey from the US to EMEA: Pax8 UK HQ - Bristol Office Opening Get a feel for our progress, culture and how we constantly strive to be better and do better below: Taste our values & culture here: Pax8 and our people Check our HR Leaders people ethos here: Our People and Culture Team See our progress in Awards: Spotlight Awards Scott Chasin: Exciting Times - meet our new CEO Website: Pax8 EU Our servant leaders put employees first and we are about delivering exceptional employee experience to inspire customer experience. It's an exciting time to join us as Pax8, as we have just been certified as a “Great Place to Work”. 🛠 Your Day-to-Day Might Include… Building and migrating infrastructure in Azure (VMs, App Services, storage, etc.) Navigating networking and security concepts like VPNs, firewalls, and NSGs Using scripting tools (PowerShell or Az CLI) to streamline delivery Supporting hybrid and containerised environments (bonus if you like AKS!) Jumping into DevOps tools (Terraform, Git, CI/CD) — or keen to learn Collaborating in Agile environments (Scrum/Kanban) with a service-first mindset 🌟 You’ll Be a Great Fit If You Have: Substantial Azure Track Record : Proven track record of Azure delivery with a focus on build and migration projects. Azure Proficiency: Strong skills in Azure IaaS, PaaS, Compute, Databases (SQL), Networking, Security, Windows Admin (Linux a plus), Scripting (Az CLI or PowerShell), Storage (Blobs, Azure Files, Load Balancing). DevOps Familiarity: Knowledge of DevOps tools (Terraform, ARM/Bicep, Git, CI/CD, YAML, Pipelines). Microsoft Stack Knowledge : Familiarity with the Microsoft Stack, Modern Work, Power Platform, SharePoint, and eagerness to learn new technologies . Customer Service Skills: Excellent customer service skills. Agile Methodology: Ability to work in Agile methodologies like Scrum or Kanban. Full proficiency in English and Dutch We encourage you to apply for a role at Pax8 even if you don’t meet 100% of the bullet points! We believe in cultivating an environment where there are a diversity of perspectives. We review and acknowledge every application using real humans - please look out for a response from us to your application in your inbox but check spam too! 💰 Salary & Benefits (NL) 💸 Base Salary: € 4500 –€ 6500 gross per month - depending on experience 🎯 Bonus: Annual performance bonus 🤝 Long term incentive plan (Stock options) 🏖️ Time Off: 26 days annual leave + 8% holiday allowance 🚆 Reimbursement for travel expenses 🏡 Hybri d Work: Flexibility to work from home and our Zwolle office 📚 D evelopmen t: Dedicated learning time, Pax8 University access, mentorship 💬 We llbein g: Coaching support and wellness programmes 🎉 Cul tur e: Regular team events, social activities, and an inclusive work vibe 🌍 The Essentials 📍 Office: Zwolle, Netherlands – near the train station 💼 Reports to: Manager of Professional Services, Europe 🕒 Type: Full-time, 36–40 hours per week (Mon–Fri) You must be based in the Netherlands and have the legal right to work here . If you struggle to get “time out” we’re happy to accommodate early/late conversations and interview times or if you have any queries you can ring the Talent Partner, Iulius Brezeanu, managing this role on +31880028245. 🌟 How we Hire: At Pax8, the integrity of our hiring process is important to us. To help protect candidates and our teams, we use a variety of measures designed to support authenticity throughout the recruitment experience. These measures may evolve over time as we continue strengthening our processes. By applying, you acknowledge that we actively monitor for fraud, misrepresentation, and AI-generated identity misuse. We also use thoughtfully applied AI-enabled tools to support our hiring process. These tools may assist with tasks such as reviewing or prioritising applications, but hiring decisions are made by our people. More information is available in our Recruitment Privacy Notice. If you have questions about how we hire or would prefer not to have your application supported by these tools, you can opt out at any part of our process. 🔐 Pre‑Employment Checks As part of our hiring process, Pax8 performs standard pre‑employment checks through our trusted provider, First Advantage. These include ID verification, reference checks, and qualification validation. Once checks are completed, all candidates receive a copy for their records. ♿ Equal Opportunities Statement Pax8 is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes individuals who meet the legal right‑to‑work requirements for the Netherlands. We’re committed to inclusive hiring, diverse perspectives, and creating an environment where everyone can thrive. Job Applicant Privacy Notice 📄 #LI-Hybrid #LI-IB1 #IND-LP