DevOps Architect

JR United Kingdom; Southampton; Remote; GBP 63,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK managed services provider seeks a forward-thinking DevOps & Automation Architect to lead the Cloud Services Group. This role involves owning the automation strategy, implementing solutions across cloud environments, and mentoring team members. Candidates must have a strong background in Microsoft technologies, DevOps practices, and relevant certifications. This position offers up to £75,000 per year with a work-from-home opportunity.

Benefits

Work From Home Opportunity

Qualifications

• Experience with Azure PaaS, Git, Azure DevOps, GitHub/GitLab.
• Proven experience in DevOps/SRE practices and CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead and advocate for DevOps practices within the organisation.
• Design and implement automation capabilities to optimize workflows.
• Mentor and support team members, fostering knowledge sharing.

Skills

Microsoft technology background

CI/CD tools

Agile methodologies

API development

Infrastructure as Code

Education

Relevant certifications (Azure, DevOps, Cloud Adoption Framework)

Job description

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A leading UK-based managed services and cloud solutions provider is seeking a forward-thinking, experienced DevOps & Automation Architect to join their dynamic Cloud Services Group. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven individual passionate about automation, process optimisation and cutting-edge cloud technologies.

About the Role

Working as part of the Cloud Services function, the successful candidate will take ownership of the organisation’s Automation and DevOps strategy, leading a team to transform processes into streamlined, efficient workflows through innovative use of code, platforms, tools, and people.

This role will involve providing a standardised approach and frameworks to help design, build, and maintain solutions that deliver operational excellence across cloud environments, infrastructure, and internal business systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the technical authority within the Automation and DevOps domain
• Lead and advocate for DevOps practices, fostering a community of practice within the organisation
• Assess existing processes, identify optimisation opportunities and prioritise automation activities
• Design and implement automation capabilities that reduce overheads across delivery, product and operations teams
• Develop robust integrations, custom APIs, and maintain business-critical automated processes
• Provide strategic guidance, frameworks, and standards for development and automation solutions
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and tools, introducing innovations that enhance operational performance
• Collaborate with stakeholders across all levels, translating technical concepts into business-friendly language
• Mentor and support team members, promoting knowledge sharing and continuous improvement

Key Skills & Experience

• Strong Microsoft technology background, particularly Azure PaaS
• Experience with source control and CI/CD tools (Git, Azure DevOps, GitHub/GitLab)
• Skilled in multiple programming languages, ideally including:
• .Net (C#)
• PowerShell
• T-SQL
• Deep understanding of the software development lifecycle and Agile methodologies
• Proven experience in DevOps/SRE practices, CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep, ARM)
• Solid understanding of API development and modern cloud architecture principles
• Relevant certifications (Azure, DevOps, Cloud Adoption Framework)

Salary + Location:

• This role is paying up to £75,000 Basic Per Annum + Discretionary Bonus
• Work From Home Opportunity

Please note:

This role does not offer sponsorship and candidates must already hold the right to work in the UK. Applicants must be currently based within the United Kingdom.