Hands-On DevOps Lead (Azure)

LinuxRecruit; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in the City of London is seeking a hands-on DevOps Azure Lead responsible for overseeing infrastructure operations. This role involves coordinating teams, making strategic decisions during incidents, and utilizing a strong technical background in Linux, Docker, Kubernetes, and Azure. If you excel in dynamic settings and possess leadership qualities, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as hands-on DevOps Lead, ideally within consultancies.
• Strong proficiency in Linux systems.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and microservices architecture.
• Familiarity with Azure.

Responsibilities

• Providing hands-on technical leadership and guidance for infrastructure operations.
• Acting as the primary point of contact during incidents to resolve issues swiftly.
• Coordinating and organizing teams and stakeholders to address incidents.
• Providing regular updates on infrastructural performance and incident resolution.

Skills

Hands-on experience with Linux systems

Experience with Docker

Experience with Kubernetes

Experience with microservices architecture

Strong proficiency in Azure

Familiarity with Postgres database systems

Proven track record of decision-making under pressure

Job description

Your experience as a fully hands‑on DevOps Azure Lead is required to join a brilliant consultancy in a pivotal leadership position. This role requires a unique blend of technical prowess, agility, and strong organisational skills to effectively navigate live environments and oversee infrastructural operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing hands‑on technical leadership and guidance to ensure smooth operation of the infrastructure. While not directly managing a team, this role involves coordinating and organising teams and stakeholders to address incidents promptly and efficiently.
• Act as the primary point of contact for absorbing and synthesising information during incidents, making informed decisions to resolve issues swiftly. Utilise your technical knowledge to identify problems and connect the right individuals to resolve them in a timely manner.
• Possess hands‑on experience with Linux systems, demonstrating proficiency in reverse engineering and troubleshooting. Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and microservices best practices is essential for success in this role.
• Work closely with various teams and stakeholders, delegating tasks effectively and pulling in necessary resources when required. Foster a collaborative environment where cross‑functional teams can work together seamlessly to achieve objectives.
• Provide regular updates and reports on infrastructural performance and incident resolution to Andrey, ensuring transparency and accountability within the organisation.

Essential Skills/Experience

• Previous experience as hands‑on DevOps Lead (ideally within consultancies)
• Strong proficiency in Linux systems
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and microservices architecture
• Azure
• Familiarity with Postgres database systems is a plus
• Proven track record of making sound decisions under pressure and driving results

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled individual to take on a DevOps Leadership role and make a significant impact from day one. If you thrive in a dynamic and technically challenging environment, apply now!