DevOps Engineer

Peregrine; Manchester, Leeds, Newcastle upon Tyne, Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Peregrine, a UK specialist talent firm, is seeking a proactive Azure DevOps Engineer to join a high-performing technology team delivering modern cloud and data solutions using Microsoft Azure. You will design, implement and support Azure infrastructure, automate deployments, and collaborate with software and data engineers to drive DevOps best practices.

This permanent hybrid role offers on-site or remote work across Manchester/Leeds/Newcastle/Blackpool and other UK locations, with opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong commercial experience with Microsoft Azure.
• Hands-on experience with Azure Data Factory and Synapse.
• Experience with Azure Data Lake.
• Terraform IaC experience.
• GitLab CI/CD for pipelines.
• Databricks and Kafka Connect familiarity.
• Experience in Agile delivery environments.
• Excellent troubleshooting and stakeholder communication.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Design, build and maintain Azure cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code.
• Develop, maintain and optimise CI/CD pipelines using GitLab.
• Deploy and support Azure data services including Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse Analytics and Azure Data Lake.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration using Terraform.
• Collaborate with engineering, architecture and data teams to deliver secure, scalable cloud solutions.
• Monitor, troubleshoot and optimise cloud infrastructure performance and reliability.
• Champion DevOps best practices, automation and continuous improvement.
• Support cloud security, governance and operational excellence across Azure environments.
• Work proactively to identify opportunities for process improvements and technical innovation.

Skills

Azure

Azure Data Factory

Azure Synapse Analytics

Azure Data Lake

Terraform

GitLab CI/CD

CI/CD pipelines

Databricks

Kafka Connect

Agile delivery

Cloud security

Communication

Job description

Permanent | Hybrid | Manchester, Leeds, Newcastle, Blackpool (or other UK locations) | Data & Automation |

At Peregrine, we're always seeking Specialist Talent that have the ideal mix of skills, experience, and attitude, to place with our vast array of clients. From Business Analysts in large government organisations to Software Developers in the private sector – we are always in search of the best talent to place, now.

The role:

We're looking for a proactive Azure DevOps Engineer to join a high-performing technology team delivering modern cloud and data solutions using Microsoft Azure.

You'll play a key role in designing, implementing and supporting Azure cloud infrastructure, enabling secure, scalable and automated deployments across enterprise environments. Working alongside software engineers, data engineers and solution architects, you'll help drive DevOps best practices while building resilient cloud platforms that support business-critical services.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys automation, infrastructure as code and continuous improvement, whilst working with modern Azure data technologies.

Responsibilities:

• Design, build and maintain Azure cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code.
• Develop, maintain and optimise CI/CD pipelines using GitLab.
• Deploy and support Azure data services including Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse Analytics and Azure Data Lake.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration using Terraform.
• Collaborate with engineering, architecture and data teams to deliver secure, scalable cloud solutions.
• Monitor, troubleshoot and optimise cloud infrastructure performance and reliability.
• Champion DevOps best practices, automation and continuous improvement.
• Support cloud security, governance and operational excellence across Azure environments.
• Work proactively to identify opportunities for process improvements and technical innovation.

Skills & Experience:

• Strong commercial experience working with Microsoft Azure.
• Hands-on experience with Azure Data Factory (ADF).
• Experience with Azure Synapse Analytics.
• Experience working with Azure Data Lake.
• Strong Infrastructure as Code experience using Terraform.
• Experience developing and supporting CI/CD pipelines using GitLab.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A proactive approach with the ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Databricks
• Kafka Connect
• Experience working within Agile delivery environments.
• Knowledge of cloud security and Azure best practices.

About Peregrine

We build workforces that deliver tech and change programmes at leading UK organisations. By combining data science from Peregrine Intelligence, our industry-accredited Peregrine Academy, and market-leading attraction and diversity initiatives, we bridge capability gaps at all levels in public and private sector organisations. We work closely with our clients to understand their challenges and deliver flexible, long-term solutions that make a real difference. When you join Peregrine, you become part of a team that's focused on growth, both yours, our clients', and the sectors we support. You'll also get access to a full range of benefits alongside your salary.

How Specialist Talent Works

As a permanent employee at Peregrine, you'll be part of our Specialist Talent team. That means you'll work on-site or remotely with our clients, supporting them on complex, high-impact projects in Data, Digital and Business Transformation. You'll get the variety and challenge of consultancy work, with the stability and support of a permanent role. You're not a contractor - you're a valued member of our team, with access to all the same benefits, learning opportunities, and community.

Our Culture

We're curious, open, and always learning. We believe in doing great work and doing it with integrity. We support each other, share ideas freely, and celebrate progress big and small. And we care about the impact we make, whether that's helping clients solve tough problems or creating opportunities for people from all walks of life.

Diversity and Inclusion

We're proud to be a diverse team, with 20+ nationalities represented across Peregrine. We welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences, and we're committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. Through our partnerships and internal initiatives, we're working to improve social mobility, reduce our environmental impact, and help our clients build more inclusive teams too.