Azure Devops Engineer ( SC Cleared)

Scrumconnect Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Career development

Diversity and inclusion

Job summary

Scrumconnect Consulting in London is seeking a Senior Azure DevOps Engineer to lead infrastructure projects, optimize CI/CD pipelines and automate cloud operations. You will promote IaC using Terraform and ARM templates while mentoring junior engineers and driving security improvements.

The role requires strong Azure experience, Agile collaboration and excellent communication across multidisciplinary teams. Flexible working arrangements are offered in a collaborative, innovative environment.

Qualifications

• Proven Azure DevOps experience across large-scale environments.
• Strong CI/CD tooling with automation.
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Terraform and ARM templates for IaC.
• Experience collaborating with development teams in Agile environments.
• Excellent problem-solving and leadership abilities.
• Excellent communication across multidisciplinary teams.
• Azure certifications such as AZ-400 or AZ-305 are desirable.
• Understanding of security and monitoring practices in cloud environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead Azure infrastructure projects with CI/CD pipelines, monitoring and security best practices.
• Collaborate with development teams to design scalable and secure cloud solutions.
• Drive adoption of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) in Azure using Terraform and ARM templates.
• Mentor junior DevOps engineers and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Stay up to date with new Azure services and assess their value to projects.

Skills

Azure DevOps

Azure services

CI/CD tooling

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

ARM templates

Agile methods

Leadership

Communication

Tools

Terraform

ARM templates

Job description

London, United Kingdom | Posted on 10/11/2026

Scrumconnect Consulting is a multi-award-winning digital consultancy, recognised for delivering impactful and innovative technology solutions across UK government departments. Our work has positively influenced the lives of over 40 million UK citizens.

We are passionate about user-centred design, agile delivery and building digital services that make a real difference. Our teams work at the forefront of innovation, helping organisations transform and deliver high-quality, scalable solutions that truly matter.

About the Role

We are looking for a Senior Azure DevOps Engineer to join our team. The role blends technical expertise, leadership and a passion for cloud technologies. You will automate, optimise and secure Azure environments, driving efficiency and innovation across our projects.

Key Responsibilities

Lead Azure infrastructure projects, applying best practices in CI/CD pipelines, monitoring and security.

Work with development teams to implement scalable and secure cloud solutions.

Drive the adoption of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) in Azure to improve automation and consistency.

Mentor junior DevOps engineers, sharing knowledge and building a culture of continuous improvement.

Keep up to date with new Azure services and features, and assess their value to our projects.

Ensure system reliability and performance by proactively troubleshooting and resolving issues.

Required Skills and Experience

A proven track record as an Azure DevOps Engineer, with extensive experience of Azure services.

Strong experience with CI/CD tooling, containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes) and IaC (Terraform, ARM templates).

Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to lead projects and teams effectively.

Familiarity with agile methodologies and a commitment to DevOps best practices.

Outstanding communication skills and the ability to work across multidisciplinary teams.

Azure certifications such as Azure DevOps Engineer Expert (AZ-400) or Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305).

What We Offer

A key role in a consultancy at the forefront of public sector digital innovation.

Opportunities for professional growth through high-profile government work.

A collaborative, inclusive environment where your ideas and contributions are valued.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Scrumconnect Consulting, we believe that diversity drives innovation and better outcomes. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every individual is valued, respected, and supported.

We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and actively encourage individuals from underrepresented groups, including women, people with disabilities, and diverse communities, as well as those seeking flexible working arrangements.

As a Disability Confident Level 1 employer, we are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and during employment to ensure equal opportunities for all.