Lead DevOps Engineer - Azure | SaaS | Hybrid (London Bridge)

ZipRecruiter; London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading SaaS provider is seeking a Lead DevOps Engineer to enhance and scale their Azure infrastructure. This pivotal role offers a competitive salary up to £100,000 plus bonuses, with a hybrid working model requiring 2–3 days a week onsite in London. Candidates should have extensive Azure experience, proficiency in Terraform, and strong Python scripting skills.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package, including private healthcare and pension contributions.

Performance-based bonus structure.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with Microsoft Azure in a senior or lead DevOps capacity.
• Proficient in Terraform for infrastructure automation.
• Developed CI/CD pipelines and strong scripting skills in Python.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimise Azure cloud infrastructure to ensure scalability, performance, and reliability.
• Implement and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, streamlining deployment processes.
• Collaborate with software engineering teams to enhance CI/CD pipelines.

Skills

Microsoft Azure

Terraform

Python

CI/CD pipelines

Communication skills

Job description

Job Description

About the Company

We're partnering with a leading SaaS provider to find a Lead DevOps Engineer who will play a pivotal role in enhancing and scaling their Azure-based infrastructure.

About the Role

This permanent position offers up to £100,000 plus bonus, with a hybrid work arrangement requiring 2–3 days per week in their London Bridge office.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimise Azure cloud infrastructure to ensure scalability, performance, and reliability.
• Implement and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, streamlining deployment processes.
• Collaborate with software engineering teams to foster a robust DevOps culture and enhance CI/CD pipelines.
• Develop automation scripts and tools using Python to improve operational efficiency.
• Ensure adherence to best practices in security, compliance, and system monitoring.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with Microsoft Azure in a senior or lead DevOps capacity.
• Proficient in Terraform for infrastructure automation.
• Strong scripting skills in Python.
• Demonstrated success in implementing and managing CI/CD pipelines.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset.

Required Skills

• Microsoft Azure
• Terraform
• Python
• CI/CD pipelines
• Communication skills

Skills

• Experience in a SaaS environment
• Knowledge of security best practices

Pay range and compensation package

Competitive salary up to £100,000 per annum. Performance-based bonus structure. Hybrid working model: 2–3 days on-site in London Bridge. Comprehensive benefits package, including private healthcare and pension contributions.

Please apply to find out more!