Azure Devops architect

LA International; Warwick; Hybrid; GBP 73,800 - 92,250; Full time

Job summary

LA International offers an Azure DevOps Architect contract role based in Warwick with hybrid work (2-3 days on-site). The role focuses on building scalable cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and containerized deployments using AKS, Terraform, and Azure DevOps.

Applicants should have strong Azure, DevOps, and security governance experience. The position is a 6-month initial contract with potential extensions, offering £400–£500 per day via Umbrella.

Qualifications

• Masters Azure services, networking, identity management
• Expertise in Git branching strategies and containerization
• Strong background bridging development and IT operations

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage Azure cloud infrastructure and landing zones.
• Develop IaC with Terraform and automate provisioning and compliance checks.
• Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions.

Skills

Azure cloud

GitOps

Bridging Dev & IT

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Azure DevOps

Job description

Azure Devops architect

6 Month contract initially + Extensions

Based: Hybrid - Max 2-3 days p/w onsite in Warwick.

Rate - £400 - £500 p/d via Umbrella

We have a great opportunity with a world leading organisation where you will be provided with all of the support and development to succeed. A progressive organisation where you can really make a difference. We have a great opportunity for a Azure Devops Architect on a long term program of work.

Key Responsibilities

• Azure Platform Engineering
  • Design, implement, and manage Azure cloud infrastructure and shared platform services.
  • Develop and maintain Azure landing zones aligned with governance and security standards.
  • Build scalable, resilient, and cost-optimized cloud environments.
  • Manage Azure subscriptions, resource groups, networking, identity, and access controls.
• Infrastructure as Code & Automation
  • Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code using Terraform
  • Automate infrastructure provisioning and platform deployments.
  • Create reusable modules and templates to standardize cloud deployments.
  • Implement configuration management and infrastructure compliance checks.
• DevOps & CI/CD
  • Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and/or GitHub Actions.
  • Implement GitOps practices for platform and application deployment automation.
  • Automate application, infrastructure, and container deployment processes.
  • Support release management and environment provisioning activities.
• Container & Kubernetes Platform
  • Design, deploy, and manage Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) clusters.
  • Implement Kubernetes security, RBAC, networking, ingress, and monitoring solutions.
  • Manage container registries (ACR), Helm charts, and Kubernetes workloads.
  • Troubleshoot containerized applications and platform issues.

Key Skills & Experience

• Mastery of Azure services, networking, and identity management (RBAC).
• Expertise in Git branching strategies and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong background in bridging development teams and IT operations.

LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance.

A multiple award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over consecutive years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience.

Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.