YOUR CAREER IN THE SPORTS INDUSTRY
The world of sports excites connects and inspires. At SPORTFIVE we are a global agency that covers every aspect of sports marketing helping to shape the industrys future with fresh and exciting ideas.

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
We believe that different perspectives and experiences are the key to sustainable success. Our goal is to create an authentic and attractive work environment where everyone feels valued with a sense of belonging and encouraged to shape the future of the sports industry together.

FLEXIBILITY THAT FITS YOUR LIFE
Whether youre seeking a role that is full-time part-time or a job share we understand that everybody has their own unique needs. Thats why we offer a range of flexible working options which we can discuss with you to find the best solution for you.

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An exciting opportunity awaits you to help shape and advance SPORTFIVEs cloud infrastructure across our Global IT organization in Hamburg. Our colleague Chiron de Jong is looking for an Azure Cloud & Platform Engineer to join his team and play a key role in implementing operating and continuously improving our Microsoft Azure environment.

Azure Cloud & Platform Engineer (m/f/d)

Full-time Part-time Job-sharing

As Azure Cloud & Platform Engineer you will be responsible for supporting the design administration governance and continuous improvement of SPORTFIVEs Azure platform.

You will act as a technical expert for our cloud infrastructure and help provide the foundation for business-critical services and projects including Azure Virtual Desktop AI initiatives Dynamics 365 integrations storage solutions and future Azure-based services.

This role combines hands-on Azure administration with solution-oriented thinking. We are looking for someone who can operate existing services reliably support project delivery and identify where Azure technologies can help solve existing business or IT challenges.

YOUR ROLE AT A GLANCE

You...

• administer and continuously improve SPORTFIVEs Microsoft Azure environment.
• support the design implementation and operation of secure scalable and cost-effective Azure infrastructure.
• manage and optimize Azure Virtual Desktop environments and related services.
• provide Azure platform support for business and IT projects including AI Dynamics 365 integrations and other cloud-based initiatives.
• administer Azure resources such as virtual machines storage accounts networking components identity integrations monitoring and backup services.
• support the implementation of Azure-based solutions from initial requirements through to stable operations.
• work with Azure Storage services including Blob Storage Azure Files and related data storage technologies.
• help ensure that Azure services are secure reliable well-documented and aligned with company standards.
• monitor performance availability security and cost efficiency across Azure workloads.
• automate recurring tasks and operational processes using PowerShell scripting or infrastructure-as-code approaches.
• collaborate with internal IT teams business stakeholders and external partners to translate requirements into practical technical solutions.
• identify opportunities where Azure services can simplify processes improve user experience or support new business capabilities.
• contribute to cloud governance operational standards documentation and best practices.
• stay up to date with developments across Microsoft Azure and evaluate new technologies that may add value to SPORTFIVE.

WHAT YOULL BRING

Ideally you also bring experience with one or more of the following areas:

• Azure certifications such as AZ-104 AZ-140 AZ-305 or similar.
• Infrastructure as Code for example Bicep ARM templates Terraform or similar technologies.
• Azure Monitor Log Analytics Microsoft Defender for Cloud and related operational tooling.
• Azure Backup disaster recovery and high-availability concepts.
• Microsoft 365 administration and integration with Azure services.
• Dynamics 365 or business application infrastructure support.
• Azure services used for AI solutions integrations automation or data processing.
• Enterprise networking including routing switching firewalls VPN and network security.
• macOS device management Microsoft Intune for macOS or Apple Business Manager.

DONT MEET ALL THE CRITERIA NO WORRIES!
For us people and potential come first. Your enthusiasm for the role and SPORTFIVE as well as your willingness to learn and develop are just as important as your skills. We see potential as the key to success and are committed to helping you grow and acquire new skills on your journey with us.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Onboarding: To ensure that you are set up for success when you join us we offer a role and department specific onboarding program complemented by a company-wide introduction where you get to know your colleagues our diverse products and different business areas.
• Work-Life-Integration: Our flexible working arrangements include mobile working additional child sick leave days and a free family service.
• Individual Development: Room for personal and professional growth supported by customised training opportunities development planning internal mentoring and on-the-job training.
• Attractive Benefits: Discounts at partner companies event tickets company pension plan Germany ticket job bike mental health programs and Urban Sports Club memberships.

We believe diversity strengthens our team so we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to ensure you feel fully supported throughout the application process.

SOUNDS EXCITING
Lets go!Marco Bohlmannis your recruiting contact and looks forward to getting to know you.

Start Date
07/13/2026

SPORTFIVE Global Holding GmbH