Azure DevOps Specialist

iO Associates; England; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the water sector is searching for an Azure DevOps Specialist for a 6-month remote contract. This key role involves supporting a major digital transformation project by designing, building, and deploying secure cloud solutions on Microsoft Azure. Candidates must have deep experience with Azure services, cloud governance, and automated infrastructure management.

Qualifications

• Deep hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure, including Azure AD and Azure DevOps.
• Strong knowledge of Infrastructure as Code using Terraform or Bicep.
• Excellent communication skills for collaborative teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement automated Azure infrastructure using Terraform or Bicep.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and YAML.
• Integrate and manage Azure Active Directory for secure identity management.

Skills

Microsoft Azure

Azure AD

Azure DevOps

Infrastructure as Code

Terraform

Bash

PowerShell

CI/CD pipelines

cloud security

governance

collaboration

Job description

Location: Remote
Contract Length: 6 months
Day Rate: £500 - 550 per day (outside IR35)

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Azure DevOps Specialist to support a major digital transformation project within the water sector. This role is critical to a programme focused on migrating key infrastructure from on-premises environments to Microsoft Azure.
You'll play a hands-on role in designing, building, and deploying secure, scalable cloud solutions, working closely with engineering, security, and delivery teams to accelerate the organisation's cloud adoption journey.

Key Responsibilities:

• 
  Design and implement automated Azure infrastructure using Terraform or Bicep.
• 
  Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and YAML.
• 
  Support the migration of on-prem systems and workloads to Azure cloud services.
• 
  Integrate and manage Azure Active Directory for secure identity and access management.
• 
  Implement cloud governance aligned with security and compliance standards.
• 
  Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure the delivery of robust, repeatable infrastructure.
• 
  Contribute to the continuous improvement of DevOps practices and cloud engineering standards.

Key Skills & Experience:

• 
  Deep hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure, including Azure AD, Azure DevOps, and core Azure services.
• 
  Strong knowledge of Infrastructure as Code using Terraform or Bicep.
• 
  Proven experience with CI/CD pipelines and YAML-based automation.
• 
  Strong understanding of cloud security, compliance, and governance practices.
• 
  Scripting ability in PowerShell, Bash, or equivalent.
• 
  Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in collaborative, cross-functional teams.

Location: Remote
Contract Length: 6 months
Day Rate: £500 - 550 per day (outside IR35)

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Azure DevOps Specialist to support a major digital transformation project within the water sector. This role is critical to a programme focused on migrating key infrastructure from on-premises environments to Microsoft Azure.
You'll play a hands-on role in designing, building, and deploying secure, scalable cloud solutions, working closely with engineering, security, and delivery teams to accelerate the organisation's cloud adoption journey.

Key Responsibilities:

• 
  Design and implement automated Azure infrastructure using Terraform or Bicep.
• 
  Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and YAML.
• 
  Support the migration of on-prem systems and workloads to Azure cloud services.
• 
  Integrate and manage Azure Active Directory for secure identity and access management.
• 
  Implement cloud governance aligned with security and compliance standards.
• 
  Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure the delivery of robust, repeatable infrastructure.
• 
  Contribute to the continuous improvement of DevOps practices and cloud engineering standards.

Key Skills & Experience:

• 
  Deep hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure, including Azure AD, Azure DevOps, and core Azure services.
• 
  Strong knowledge of Infrastructure as Code using Terraform or Bicep.
• 
  Proven experience with CI/CD pipelines and YAML-based automation.
• 
  Strong understanding of cloud security, compliance, and governance practices.
• 
  Scripting ability in PowerShell, Bash, or equivalent.
• 
  Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in collaborative, cross-functional teams.