IT Career Guide

Becoming an Azure Cloud Engineer in the UK

Complete guide to becoming an Azure Cloud Engineer in the UK. Salary expectations, AZ-104 certification, and the career path from IT support to cloud engineering.

Azure Cloud Engineering is one of the fastest growing IT careers in the UK. As organisations migrate from on-premise infrastructure to the cloud, demand for Azure-skilled engineers is outpacing supply. That means strong salaries, job security, and genuine negotiating power for trained professionals.

What you need to know

Azure Cloud Engineer salaries range from £45,000 to £75,000 in the UK
AZ-104 is the core certification for Azure administrator roles
Most Azure engineers started in IT helpdesk or M365 administration
NHS and public sector are actively migrating to Azure in 2026
Remote working is standard across most Azure engineering roles
Weekend only
Sat & Sun schedule
Small cohorts
Max 8 students
20 AI tools
Included free

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