DevOps Developer

AQA and AQA Affiliates; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education technology company seeks an experienced DevOps Developer for a 2-year fixed-term contract based in Milton Keynes. The successful candidate will work on a major greenfield project, focusing on building CI/CD pipelines and implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) in Azure. The role requires a blend of software development skills, cloud infrastructure experience, and proficiency in Azure DevOps tools. This position offers a flexible hybrid working arrangement, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays + Christmas shutdown

Flexible hybrid working

Excellent pension (up to 11.5% employer contribution)

Private Medical Insurance

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of software development, especially C# and modern front-end frameworks.
• Experience with cloud infrastructure (Azure) and DevOps practices.
• Strong knowledge of Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and IaC tools like Bicep.

Responsibilities

• Build and refine CI/CD pipelines and implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) in Azure.
• Automate deployments and troubleshoot configuration, performance, and security issues.
• Collaborate with architects, developers, and platform teams to deliver secure, scalable solutions.

Skills

Software development

Cloud infrastructure (Azure)

Azure DevOps

CI/CD pipelines

IaC tools (e.g., Bicep)

Git workflows

PowerShell

Azure CLI

YAML pipelines

SQL/NoSQL

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

DevOps Developer

2 Year Fixed Term Contract
Hybrid - Milton Keynes
£51,300 - £63,100

Are you passionate about building modern solutions and working with cutting-edge technology? Do you thrive on solving complex challenges and want to contribute to a project that’s shaping the future of education technology?

At AQA we’re looking for an experienced DevOps Developer to join us at an exciting stage of a major greenfield project. This initiative is already transforming our assessment technology, and you’ll play a key role in delivering the next phases—working with Azure cloud‑first architecture, microservices, containerization, and modern front‑end frameworks.

What you’ll be doing:

• Build and refine CI/CD pipelines and implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) in Azure.
• Automate deployments and troubleshoot configuration, performance, and security issues.
• Collaborate with architects, developers, and platform teams to deliver secure, scalable solutions.
• Contribute to a project designed to scale for the future, introducing new technologies along the way.

What you’ll bring:

• A blended skill set: solid understanding of software development (e.g., C#, modern front‑end frameworks) and experience with cloud infrastructure (Azure) and DevOps practices.
• Strong knowledge of Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and IaC tools (e.g., Bicep).
• Proficiency in Git workflows, PowerShell, Azure CLI, and YAML pipelines.
• Working knowledge of SQL/NoSQL and awareness of containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes).
• A problem‑solving mindset, curiosity, and enthusiasm for learning new technologies.

What’s in it for you:

• Be part of a greenfield project that’s already making an impact.
• Work with leading‑edge technologies in a collaborative, forward‑thinking team.
• 25 days’ holiday + Bank Holidays + Christmas shutdown.
• Flexible hybrid working and genuine investment in your development.
• Excellent pension (up to 11.5% employer contribution).
• Private Medical Insurance… and more.

Diversity and Inclusion statement

At AQA, we are committed to fostering a workplace that celebrates diversity and promotes equity and inclusion. We believe that a diverse team brings richer perspectives and drives better outcomes. Our ED&I strategy ensures that everyone—regardless of religion, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, age, disability, sexual orientation, or background—is valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. We actively promote inclusive language, avoid stereotypes, and strive for representation across all dimensions of diversity. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and lived experiences.

What do I do next?

Please submit your CV and a cover letter which details how you are the perfect person for this role.

The closing date for applications is 23.59 on Monday 26th January 2025

Interviews will be held over two stages, a 30‑minute telephone interview and a second on‑site interview at our Milton Keynes office.

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