Cloud Integration & Automation Engineer

About the role

Howden, a global insurance group, is hiring a Cloud Integration & Automation Engineer for a 12-month fixed-term, full-time position, based remotely or hybrid in Witney. The role works hands-on with Azure integration services, automation tools and AI-powered solutions to streamline business data transit, drive operational efficiency and enable smarter business outcomes.

Key responsibilities

• Design, build and support cloud integrations using Azure services (API Management, Logic Apps, Service Bus, Event Grid, Data Factory, Azure Functions) to connect business systems and automate data flows.
• Automate infrastructure and deployments using Infrastructure as Code (Bicep), ensuring repeatable, secure and scalable environments.
• Implement observability: set up dashboards, alerts and logging (App Insights, Log Analytics, KQL).
• Enable secure, private connectivity for business data using Azure networking features (Private Link, Private DNS, Managed VNETs).
• Automate manual processes, integrate new SaaS and data sources, and use AI and Power Platform tools where they add value.
• Contribute to solution design, working with architects and business analysts to scope, estimate and document integration solutions.
• Champion security, cost management and documentation best practices.

Required profile

• Experience building and supporting Azure integrations (API Management, Logic Apps, Service Bus, Event Grid, Data Factory, Azure Functions).
• Track record of automating deployments across dev, test and production environments using CI/CD pipelines.
• Clear, concise communication skills, able to document solutions, estimate work and explain technical concepts to non-technical colleagues.
• An interest in or experience with AI-powered automation, Power Platform or Copilot Studio is a plus.

Required skills

• Infrastructure as Code (ideally Bicep, ARM or Terraform also valued)
• Azure observability tools (App Insights, Log Analytics, KQL)
• Secure networking in Azure (Private Endpoints, Private DNS, VNETs)

What we offer

• Support for learning in AI, automation and advanced integration patterns.
• Collaboration with a friendly, expert team that values knowledge sharing.
• Reasonable adjustments, including flexible hours or hybrid working where possible.

To apply, send your CV and a short note describing a business integration or automation you have delivered, the problem it solved and how you made it robust and efficient.