DevOps Engineer

Outsource UK; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Outsource UK is seeking an experienced DevOps Engineer to support the Enterprise Data Platform with robust Azure-based infrastructure and automated deployment pipelines for AI/ML workloads.

You will design, build, and maintain scalable, secure infrastructure, collaborating with Data Engineers, MLOps Engineers, and Solution Architects to ensure reproducibility, security, and high performance.

Qualifications

• Cloud-native infrastructure design and Azure-focused engineering.
• Hands-on GitLab CI/CD for automated deployments.
• Docker and container orchestration in AKS environments.
• Terraform and IaC for Azure Landing Zone alignment.
• Strong networking, security, and access control in Azure.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for Azure deployments.
• Develop and manage containerisation workflows with Docker.
• Configure and support AKS clusters for scalability and resilience.
• Implement IaC using Terraform aligned to Azure Landing Zone.
• Manage secrets with Azure Key Vault and Azure AD access control.
• Enable hybrid connectivity between on-prem and cloud environments.
• Monitor performance with Azure Monitor, Prometheus, Grafana.
• Collaborate across teams to ensure reproducibility and compliance.
• Contribute to architecture discussions and DevOps best practices.

Skills

Azure

GitLab CI/CD

Docker

AKS

Terraform

Networking

Observability

Collaboration

Security

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Azure Monitor

Prometheus

Grafana

Bicep

Job description

Location: Flexible (UK-based, with 1-2 days per week onsite)

Duration: 9 months

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced DevOps Engineer to support the Enterprise Data Platform (EDP), delivering robust infrastructure and deployment pipelines for advanced AI/ML workloads. This role is ideal for someone with deep expertise in cloud-native technologies, automation, and secure platform engineering within Azure environments.

You will play a key role in designing, building, and maintaining scalable, secure, and high-performing infrastructure, while working closely with Data Engineers, MLOps Engineers, and Solution Architects.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI for reliable, automated deployments to Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
• Develop and manage containerisation workflows using Docker, including image build and registry management
• Configure and support AKS clusters, ensuring scalability, resilience, and security
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform aligned with Azure Landing Zone standards
• Manage secrets and access control using Azure Key Vault and Azure AD
• Enable hybrid connectivity between on-premises and cloud environments
• Monitor system performance using tools such as Azure Monitor, Prometheus, and Grafana
• Collaborate across engineering teams to ensure reproducibility, scalability, and compliance
• Contribute to architecture discussions and promote DevOps best practices

Skills & Experience

• Strong experience with Azure, including networking, RBAC, and Landing Zone principles
• Hands-on expertise with GitLab CI/CD pipelines
• Experience with Docker and container orchestration (AKS preferred)
• Proven experience with Terraform (or similar IaC tools such as Bicep)
• Solid understanding of cloud networking (hub/spoke, private endpoints)
• Experience troubleshooting infrastructure and deployment issues
• Strong collaboration and communication skills
• Experience with Airflow or similar orchestration tools
• Knowledge of observability tooling (Prometheus, Grafana)
• Exposure to AI/ML platform environments

Qualifications

• Relevant degree or equivalent industry experience

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to work on cutting-edge data and AI platforms within a highly secure and impactful environment. You'll be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team where your expertise will directly influence platform capability, scalability, and innovation.