Azure DevOps Engineer — SC Cleared for MOD & Public Sector

IBM; Leicester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

IBM Consulting is seeking an Azure DevOps Engineer to design, implement, and maintain secure DevOps solutions for UK public sector and MOD clients. You will work across the SDLC to deliver automated builds, tests, and deployments in cloud and non-cloud environments.

You will use Python, Shell, Java, Docker, and Kubernetes to build pipelines, automate tasks, and ensure compliance with security requirements. A valid UK SC clearance is required to support sensitive government projects.

Qualifications

• Experience with Azure DevOps and DevOps automation tools.
• CI/CD pipelines, automated builds, version control and deployments.
• Deployment across cloud and non-cloud environments.
• Scripting or programming in Python, Shell or Java.
• Understanding of DevOps principles, software engineering processes, and SDLC methodologies.
• Experience with automated testing and continuous integration practices.
• Current UK Security Check (SC) clearance is required.
• Experience in MOD/public sector environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Configure and manage DevOps automation tools across cloud and non-cloud environments.
• Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support automated builds, testing, and deployments.
• Develop build, deployment, and automation scripts using Python, Shell, Java, and other scripting languages.
• Package and deploy applications across development, test, and production environments.
• Implement continuous testing and automated quality assurance processes.
• Apply DevOps, Agile, and SDLC best practices throughout the software delivery lifecycle.
• Tailor DevOps tools and processes to meet project requirements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve build, deployment, infrastructure, and application issues.
• Collaborate with developers, architects, testers, security specialists, and stakeholders.
• Support secure and compliant delivery within MOD and UK public sector environments.

Skills

Azure DevOps

CI/CD

Python

Shell

Java

Git

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

ARM/Bicep

Azure Pipelines

Azure

Agile

SDLC

SC Clearance

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Azure DevOps Services

Azure Pipelines

Repos

Boards

Artifacts

Terraform

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

IBM Consulting is seeking an Azure DevOps Engineer to design, implement, and maintain secure DevOps solutions for UK public sector and MOD clients. You will work across the SDLC to deliver automated builds, tests, and deployments in cloud and non-cloud environments.

You will use Python, Shell, Java, Docker, and Kubernetes to build pipelines, automate tasks, and ensure compliance with security requirements. A valid UK SC clearance is required to support sensitive government projects.