Methods is a £100M+ IT Services Consultancy who has partnered with a range of central government departments and agencies to transform the way the public sector operates in the UK. Established over 30 years ago and UK-based, we apply our skills in transformation, delivery, and collaboration from across the Methods Group, to create end-to-end business and technical solutions that are people-centred, safe, and designed for the future.
Our human touch sets us apart from other consultancies, system integrators and software houses - with people, technology, and data at the heart of who we are, we believe in creating value and sustainability through everything we do for our clients, staff, communities, and the planet.
We support our clients in the success of their projects while working collaboratively to share skill sets and solve problems. At Methods we have fun while working hard; we are not afraid of making mistakes and learning from them.
Predominantly focused on the public-sector, Methods is now building a significant private sector client portfolio.
Methods was acquired by the Alten Group in early 2022. Alten is a global engineering firm with approximately 57,000 employees specializing in engineering and IT services.
Requirements
As an Azure Engineer the position provides a focal point in delivering enterprise scale infrastructure services to Methods BDT customers. The objective of the Azure Engineer is to support the relevant Technical lead to create a technology solution that will deliver against the customer's objectives and meet the company's requirements for increasing business through profitable and structured engagements in the required technology domains.
Typically involved in the post-sales stage of a customer engagement the Azure Engineer will be responsible for supporting and contributing to the conceptualising and designing (to a detailed level) the overall solution, and (where necessary) delivering and supporting major elements of the overall solution on customer site.
Essential skills
§ Excellent presentation and communication (verbal and written) skills
§ Attention to detail
§ Ability to create a technical design & deploy with limited guidance
§ Ability to input into technical workshops & solutions
§ SC clearance or willingness to gain
§ Microsoft Associate Level Exams
Experience required
§ At least 2 years in a customer facing role, delivering and supporting technology solutions based on Microsoft technologies
§ Significant knowledge & experience of various Microsoft technologies
§ Significant knowledge & experience of technical solutions
§ Commercial awareness to assist the creation of proposals and responses to tenders
§ Experience of chairing technical workshops
Desired skills
§ Pre-sales experience in discussing solution and technologies with customers
§ Experience of presenting technical solutions to customers and stakeholders
§ Microsoft Expert Level Exams and Certifications
Main Duties of the Job
§ Supporting the relevant Technical Lead conceptualising and designing complex solutions, covering multiple sites, and including hosted Data Centre infrastructures.
§ Technical assistance (and occasional ownership) of project delivery and engaging closely with Project Managers to ensure projects are delivered on time and on budget.
§ Assisting in the running of (and occasionally running) technical workshops covering multiple technologies.
§ Assist presales activity in support of the Business Development, Solution Architecture and Sales teams.
§ The role requires development of detailed design skills specific to the individual’s technology specialisation, complemented by an architecture-level appreciation of all relevant complementary technologies.
§ Demonstrating an ongoing, proactive approach, working alongside colleagues in developing and delivering service offerings based on industry best practice and new-to-market technologies.
§ Development and delivery of technology specific presentations to both large audience seminars and project workshop environments.
§ Work in conjunction with the appropriate colleagues to understand the opportunities for development within their customer accounts.
§ Maintain a broad understanding across Microsoft technologies and be willing to complete training (including the passing of relevant exams and accreditations) in Microsoft technologies that are identified as pertinent to your role and to maintain and gain Methods BDT certifications and accreditations.
§ Become SME in agreed technologies in line with Methods BDT solutions and designs.
§ All other duties as required.
Technologies
- Bicep
- Azure DevOps
- YAML, Scrum
- Azure migrations
- Azure Site Recovery (ASR)
- Background in Windows Server administration or Linux administration or Shell Scripts
Benefits
By joining us you can expect:
- Autonomy to develop and grow your skills and experience
- Be part of exciting project work that is making a difference in society
- Strong, inspiring and thought-provoking leadership
- A supportive and collaborative environment.
As well as this, we offer:
- Development access to LinkedIn Learning, a management development programme and training
- Wellness 24/7 Confidential employee assistance programme
- Social – Breakfast Tuesdays, Thirsty Thursdays and Pizza on the last Thursday of each month as well as commitment to charitable causes
- Time off 25 days a year
- Pension Salary Exchange Scheme with 4% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution
- Discretionary Company Bonus based on company and individual performance
- Life Assurance of 4 times base salary
- Private Medical Insurance which is non-contributory (spouse and dependants included)
- Worldwide Travel Insurance which is non-contributory (spouse and dependants included)
Skills Required
- At least 2 years in a customer facing role
- Significant knowledge & experience of various Microsoft technologies
- SC clearance or willingness to gain
- Microsoft Associate Level Exams
What We Do
Methods is the leading digital transformation partner for the UK public sector. We care deeply about making our public services better and have been doing this for 28 years. Methods partners with a range of central government departments and agencies to transform the way public sector operates in the UK. Our mission is to help safeguard public-facing services and apply digital thinking to make sure the future of our public services is centred around citizens. Committed to having social impact, we enjoy an enviable track record of delivering real savings and benefits. We do this by helping you move from vertically integrated legacy infrastructure to a platform business model – allowing you to keep infrastructure costs low and focus on doing what you do best i.e. delivering front-end services. With Methods, you access a range of specialist skills and industry expertise to transform your organisation for the digital age, break free of expensive suppliers, and take control of your customer relationships and operating model. Further information on Methods Group can be found at www.methods.co.uk.
