Principal Azure DevOps Engineer

DataCareers; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology consultancy is seeking a Principal Azure DevOps Engineer to deliver high-quality solutions. This remote role involves leading cloud infrastructure design and implementation while mentoring teams. The ideal candidate has extensive Azure experience, expertise in automation, and a solid understanding of cloud security. The position offers a competitive salary between £80,000 - £90,000 along with additional benefits.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Azure services and architecture.
• Strong expertise in Azure DevOps and build/release automation.
• Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform.
• Experience in deploying solutions in AWS is desirable.
• Deep understanding of cloud security and governance principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of cloud infrastructure.
• Act as a technical advisor for cloud engineers.
• Collaborate with teams to align cloud platform strategy.
• Drive improvements in automation and DevOps maturity.
• Mentor and coach engineering teams on modern practices.

Skills

Azure

DevOps

CI / CD

Terraform

PowerShell

SC Clearance

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Grafana

Azure Monitor

DataDog

New Relic

Job description

Principal Azure DevOps Engineer

Permanent

Location : UK - Remote

Salary : £80,000 - £90,000 (+ benefits)

Skills : Azure, DevOps, CI / CD, Terraform, PowerShell, SC Clearance

We are looking to recruit an SC Cleared Principal Azure DevOps Engineer for a leading technology consultancy. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality, innovative solutions to clients across multiple sectors.

The Principal Engineer drive the design, implementation, and optimization of cloud infrastructure and DevOps practices. This is a senior, hands‑on role combining technical delivery, architecture, and thought leadership, ensuring secure, scalable, and resilient platforms that enable rapid, high‑quality software delivery.

This is a home based role with travel for customer and team meetings as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of cloud infrastructure and DevOps processes across client projects.
• Act as a technical advisor for cloud engineers, providing guidance on CI / CD automation, container orchestration, and platform reliability.
• Design, document, and maintain secure technical and security architectures aligned with best practices.
• Collaborate with Architecture, Security, Software Engineering, and Product teams to align cloud platform strategy.
• Drive improvements in automation, infrastructure as code, and overall DevOps maturity across projects.
• Mentor and coach engineering teams to adopt modern engineering practices and automation strategies.
• Deliver large‑scale infrastructure transformation projects with low‑level design expertise.
• Stay ahead of emerging technologies, applying them to deliver maximum client value.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Extensive experience in Azure services and architecture (VMs, EntraID, Application Gateway, Sentinel, Defender for Cloud, Azure Fabric, Functions, Logic Apps, Front Door, App Service, Dev Box, Azure Migrate).
• Strong expertise in Azure DevOps, GitHub CI / CD, and build / release automation.
• Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Pulumi, CloudFormation, PowerShell).
• Experience deploying solutions in AWS is desirable.
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes) and automation / configuration tools (Ansible).
• Strong scripting skills (PowerShell, Bash, Python).
• Experience with monitoring and observability tools (Grafana, Azure Monitor, DataDog, New Relic).
• Deep understanding of cloud security, governance, and FinOps principles.
• Solid Windows, Linux, and Microsoft 365 design and implementation experience.
• Proven experience migrating databases (e.g., MS SQL) in cloud environments.
• SC clearance (or eligible) preferred.

About You

• You are passionate about solving complex business challenges with cloud technologies.
• You combine hands‑on technical ability with strategic thinking and advisory skills.
• You are collaborative, proactive, and committed to sharing knowledge and raising standards.
• You thrive in client‑facing roles and can communicate complex technical concepts clearly to non‑technical stakeholders.