Azure DevOps Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a hands-on Azure DevOps Engineer to design, build, and maintain cloud infrastructure solutions on Azure. The role involves modern CI/CD practices, Infrastructure as Code, and engaging in DevSecOps initiatives, requiring collaboration with cross-functional teams and a commitment to cloud innovation.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Azure DevOps and/or Infrastructure Engineer.
• Deep understanding of CI/CD, cloud security, and automation.
• Experience in IT consultancies or client-facing environments.

Responsibilities

• Designing and implementing modern CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps.
• Creating Infrastructure as Code using ARM templates or Bicep.
• Implementing advanced monitoring and alerting using Log Analytics.

Skills

Infrastructure as Code

Scripting

Networking

CI/CD

Automation

Troubleshooting

Collaboration

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

Cognitive Group | Part of the Focus Cloud Group

Location:

slough, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

-

EU work permit required:

Yes

col-narrow-right

Job Views:

3

Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

col-wide

Job Description:

Location: London - Hybrid

Type: Permanent

Are you a hands-on Azure DevOps Engineer with a passion for scalable cloud infrastructure and modern DevSecOps practices? We're looking for someone just like you to join our growing team and help design, build, and maintain robust solutions on Azure that empower development teams and drive innovation.

? What You'll Be Doing:

• Designing and implementing modern CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps (ADO) and YAML
• Creating Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using ARM templates or Bicep
• Deploying and managing resources like Logic Apps, Function Apps, Service Bus, and App Services
• Managing API integrations, APIM, User Managed Identities, and Key Vault
• Implementing advanced monitoring and alerting using Log Analytics, Application Insights, and custom dashboards
• Leading DevSecOps and GitOps initiatives for secure, scalable cloud adoption
• Automating everything: from infrastructure deployments to testing and telemetry
• Owning Azure networking, VM configurations, NSGs, routing, and encryption standards
• Ensuring performance, cost-efficiency, and security across all infrastructure
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and optimize deployments

You’ll need hands-on experience with several of the following:

• Infrastructure as Code: ARM templates, Bicep
• Scripting: PowerShell, Python, or Bash
• Networking: VNets, subnets, routing, NSGs

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience as an Azure DevOps and/or Infrastructure Engineer
• Deep understanding of CI/CD, cloud security, and automation
• Experience working in IT consultancies or fast-paced client-facing environments
• Strong collaboration, documentation, and troubleshooting skills
• Based in the UK with full right to work (no sponsorship provided)
• Willingness to travel within Europe for key project engagements

? Bonus Points For:

• Certifications or working knowledge aligned with AZ-104, AZ-204, AZ-400 (AZ-305 or AZ-500 a plus)
• Experience optimizing legacy pipelines and transitioning to modern GitOps/YAML models