Methods Business and Digital Technology Limited
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.
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
§ MUST have 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.
This job description is not to be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. It is intended as an outline indicating of the areas of activity and may be amended from time to time in the light of the changing needs of the organisation.
This role will require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected . Details of this will be discussed with you at interview.
Benefits
Methods is passionate about its people; we want our colleagues to develop the things they are good at and enjoy.
By joining us you can expect
Development – access to LinkedIn Learning, a management development programme, and training
Wellness – 24/7 confidential employee assistance programme
Flexible Working – including home working and part time
Social – office parties, breakfast Tuesdays, monthly pizza Thursdays, Thirsty Thursdays, and commitment to charitable causes
Time Off – 25 days of annual leave a year, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy 5 extra days each year
Volunteering – 2 paid days per year to volunteer in our local communities or within a charity organisation
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 dependents included)
Worldwide Travel Insurance – which is non-contributory (spouse and dependents included)
Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
Travel – season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme
For a full list of benefits please visit our website (www.methods.co.uk/careers/benefits)
