Azure DevOps Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Stevenage; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the technology sector is looking for a skilled DevOps Engineer to join their team. In this fully remote position, you will design and manage CI/CD pipelines while collaborating with development teams. The ideal candidate should have experience in software engineering and a keen interest in DevOps principles, along with strong skills in various cloud technologies and scripting languages.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Opportunities for professional growth and development

Collaborative and inclusive company culture

Access to the latest tools and technologies

Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft Azure and Azure DevOps.
• Strong scripting skills in Python and PowerShell.
• Previous experience in a DevOps or Software Engineering role.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps.
• Develop and maintain infrastructure as code using Terraform.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimise performance.

Skills

Terraform

PowerShell

Python

YAML

CI/CD principles

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Certification in relevant cloud and DevOps technologies

Tools

Azure DevOps

Pulumi

Job description

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Location: Fully Remote (UK-based)

Key Skill:

• Terraform
• PowerShell or Python

Role Overview:

As a DevOps Engineer, you will play a crucial role in building and maintaining deployment pipelines, ensuring the systems are robust, scalable, and secure. This is a perfect opportunity for a skilled professional with a background in software engineering and a keen interest in transitioning to DevOps.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and manage CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps.
• Develop and maintain infrastructure as code using Terraform and Pulumi.
• Write and maintain scripts in Python and PowerShell to automate tasks.
• Configure and manage cloud services in Microsoft Azure.
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure seamless integration and deployment of applications.
• Create and manage configuration files using YAML.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimise system reliability and performance.

Key Skills and Qualifications:

• Experience with Microsoft Azure and Azure DevOps.
• Proficiency in infrastructure as code tools such as Pulumi and Terraform.
• Strong scripting skills in Python and PowerShell.
• Experience with YAML for configuration management.
• Familiarity with CI/CD principles and practices.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a remote team environment.
• Previous experience in a DevOps or Software Engineering role.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies and methodologies.
• Certification in relevant cloud and DevOps technologies (e.g., Azure Certifications).

What We Offer:

• Fully remote work environment with flexible working hours.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Collaborative and inclusive company culture.
• Access to the latest tools and technologies.