Azure DevOps Architect

context recruitment; Sheffield; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading Cloud Consultancy as a DevOps Architect, where you'll leverage your expertise to streamline processes and drive operational excellence. In this role, you'll collaborate with the Cloud Services team to architect and maintain innovative solutions, from automation scripts to full-scale platforms. This position empowers you to introduce new technologies and best practices while leading the DevOps community. If you're passionate about cloud technologies and eager to make an impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you to thrive in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with Azure PaaS and DevOps methodologies is essential.
• Familiarity with CI/CD and IaC tools like Terraform and Bicep is required.

Responsibilities

• Act as the technical expert in Automation/DevOps and lead the community of practice.
• Drive service improvement through automation and maintain guidance frameworks.

Skills

DevOps methodologies

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Software development lifecycle

Tools

Azure PaaS

Terraform

Bicep

ARM

.Net (C#)

PowerShell

T-SQL

Microsoft Power Platform

Job description

Azure DevOps Architect

A leading Cloud Consultancy is headhunting for a DevOps Architect to join their impressive Cloud Services team. As a DevOps advocate, you will be empowered to streamline processes through innovative use of code, platforms, and tools.

Your team will provide standardized approaches and frameworks, collaborating within the Cloud Services Group to architect, build, and maintain solutions that drive operational excellence. You will create a diverse portfolio of solutions, from targeted automation scripts to full-scale platforms with web front-end functionality.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Act as the technical expert in Automation/DevOps.
2. Lead the DevOps community of practice.
3. Drive service improvement through process/tooling/automation.
4. Create and maintain guidance frameworks for optimisation solutions.
5. Document and consider strategic requirements.
6. Identify and prioritise optimisation opportunities.
7. Provide guidance and training on best practices.
8. Introduce valuable new technologies and tools.
9. Stay updated with emerging technologies and industry trends.
10. Independently handle tasks and projects.

Requirements:

1. Understanding of the software development lifecycle and DevOps/SRE methodologies.
2. Microsoft technology background, especially Azure PaaS.
3. Familiarity with CI/CD implementations and IaC tools (e.g., Terraform, Bicep, ARM).
4. Proficient in multiple programming languages (e.g., .Net (C#), PowerShell, T-SQL).
5. Desirable: Python, Java/JavaScript, Microsoft Power Platform (Apps, Automate, BI).
6. Desirable: Awareness of Microsoft frameworks like the Cloud Adoption Framework.
7. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Remote based.

Paying up to 75k, depending on experience.

Must be eligible to work in the UK.