Azure DevOps Lead – SC Cleared, Hybrid London

VIQU IT; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech consulting firm is seeking a qualified DevOps Engineer (Lead Level) for a 6-month contract in London, with hybrid working arrangements. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Microsoft Azure, Automation, and Infrastructure-as-Code, preferably using Terraform. Responsibilities include supporting cloud migration, designing CI/CD pipelines, and mentoring junior engineers. This position requires SC Clearance and offers opportunities for hands-on engagement within a dynamic team.

Benefits

Referral bonus up to £1,000

Qualifications

• Active or recently expired Security Clearance (SC).
• Proven hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure in complex environments.
• Strong experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation tooling.
• Advanced Infrastructure-as-Code skills, ideally using Terraform.

Responsibilities

• Support the migration of applications and services into Azure.
• Guide teams through the adoption of the Azure Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF).
• Design and implement automated deployment pipelines using GitHub.
• Build and maintain IaC solutions using tools such as Terraform, Artifactory, and Backstage.
• Act as a technical point of contact across engineering, security, testing, and delivery functions.
• Provide advanced operational support, incident response, and troubleshooting within cloud platforms.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote DevOps best practices.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and external partners to ensure delivery success.

Skills

Microsoft Azure

CI/CD pipelines

GitHub

Infrastructure-as-Code

Terraform

Tools

Terraform

Artifactory

Backstage

Job description

A tech consulting firm is seeking a qualified DevOps Engineer (Lead Level) for a 6-month contract in London, with hybrid working arrangements. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Microsoft Azure, Automation, and Infrastructure-as-Code, preferably using Terraform. Responsibilities include supporting cloud migration, designing CI/CD pipelines, and mentoring junior engineers. This position requires SC Clearance and offers opportunities for hands-on engagement within a dynamic team.