DevOps Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Leicester; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy specializing in digital transformation and cyber security is seeking an experienced Azure DevOps Engineer. This critical role involves working on large-scale projects focusing on cloud infrastructure optimization and automation. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will drive efficiency and innovation in public sector digital transformation initiatives.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with DevOps tools such as Terraform and Docker.
• Experience in managing CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins.
• Proficient in scripting languages like Shell, Python, and PowerShell.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage Azure-based cloud infrastructure for high availability.
• Develop CI/CD pipelines to automate build, test, and deployment processes.
• Implement monitoring solutions to identify and resolve performance issues.

Skills

DevOps

CI/CD

Automation

Problem-solving

Tools

Terraform

Jenkins

Docker

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 their clients from the public and private sectors. You'll be working on interesting large-scale Government and private sector projects.

ROLE OBJECTIVE

We’re looking for an experienced Azure DevOps Engineer on contract to play a critical role in a public sector digital transformation program. Join a high-performing team focused on advancing automation, optimizing cloud infrastructure, 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 across environments.
• Develop and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins with Groovy scripting to enable efficient, automated application build, test, and deployment workflows.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning and system configuration using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Vagrant, and scripting in Shell, Python, and PowerShell.
• Orchestrate and manage containerized applications using Docker, supporting streamlined deployment and environment consistency across development and production.
• Implement comprehensive monitoring and alerting solutions with Prometheus, Grafana, and AlertManager to proactively identify and resolve system performance issues.
• Champion DevOps best practices in automation, security, and agile delivery to drive continuous improvement, operational efficiency, and team productivity.

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE:

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