DevOps Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Basildon; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy specializing in digital transformation and cyber security is seeking an Azure DevOps Engineer for a contract role. Join a high-performing team to work on public sector projects aimed at enhancing cloud infrastructure and automation practices. Candidates should possess strong experience in CI/CD methodologies and cloud management technologies, contributing significantly to system efficiency and operational success.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps tools and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with infrastructure management using Terraform.
• Proficient in containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage Azure-based cloud infrastructure.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning using IaC tools.

Skills

Automation

Cloud Infrastructure Optimization

Problem Solving

Collaboration

Tools

Docker

Terraform

Jenkins

Python

PowerShell

Groovy

Kubernetes

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OUTSIDE IR35 / REMOTE / AZURE DEVOPS ENGINEER

Our client is a Digital Transformation and Cyber Security Consultancy. They are currently looking for an Azure DevOps Engineer to join their dynamic team! They offer innovative digital and cyber security solutions to clients from the public and private sectors. You will be working on large-scale Government and private sector projects.

ROLE OBJECTIVE

We’re seeking an experienced Azure DevOps Engineer on a contract basis to play a critical role in a public sector digital transformation program. Join a high-performing team focused on automation, cloud infrastructure optimization, and enabling seamless continuous delivery across development and operations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, deploy, and manage scalable Azure-based cloud infrastructure, ensuring high availability, security, and performance.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins with Groovy scripting for automated application build, test, and deployment workflows.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration using IaC tools such as Terraform, Vagrant, and scripting in Shell, Python, and PowerShell.
• Manage containerized applications with Docker, supporting deployment and environment consistency.
• Implement monitoring and alerting solutions with Prometheus, Grafana, and AlertManager to proactively address system issues.
• Promote DevOps best practices in automation, security, and agile delivery to enhance operational efficiency and team productivity.

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE

• Hands-on experience with DevOps tools and CI/CD pipelines
• Experience with Terraform for Azure infrastructure management
• Proficiency with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and IaC frameworks
• Collaborative, proactive, and excellent problem-solving skills