Devops engineer

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

DevOps Engineer (Lead Level) Contract 6 Months

Location: London (Hybrid Working)

Clearance: SC Cleared Required

We are currently supporting a major Azure transformation programme and are seeking an experienced DevOps Engineer to play a key role in the migration and modernisation of a large enterprise platform.

This position suits a hands‑on DevOps professional with strong cloud engineering and Infrastructure‑as‑Code experience, capable of shaping secure, automated Azure environments while working closely with cross‑functional delivery teams.

The Role

You’ll be embedded within a cloud engineering function, contributing across the entire delivery lifecycle from solution design through to automation, deployment, and operational support. The focus will be on building scalable Azure platforms using modern DevOps and engineering practices.

Required Experience

• Active or recently expired Security Clearance (SC)
• Proven hands‑on expertise with Microsoft Azure in complex environments
• Strong experience with CI/CD pipelines, GitHub, and automation tooling
• Advanced Infrastructure‑as‑Code skills, ideally using Terraform
• Comfortable working closely with product and engineering teams to uplift cloud maturity
• Background in SRE or production support is advantageous but not essential

Key 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

Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or reach out to Phoebe Thompson via the VIQU IT website.

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