Senior Azure Dev Ops Engineer

NES Group Ltd; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment firm in Manchester seeks a Senior Azure DevOps Engineer to design and manage cloud solutions using Azure. The role involves driving automation with Infrastructure as Code, implementing containerised solutions, and collaborating with cross-functional teams for optimal performance. Ideal candidates should have over 10 years of experience and a strong technical background in Azure services. Competitive salary and hybrid working options offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual performance related bonus

24 days of paid leave plus Bank Holidays

Hybrid working options

Career progression opportunities

Access to training and latest technologies

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional experience in Azure Platform or DevOps Engineering.
• Proven record of designing and managing Azure infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of Azure cloud services.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain Azure services for business-critical applications.
• Drive automation using Infrastructure as Code tools.
• Implement containerised solutions for performance and scalability.
• Ensure networking best practices between Azure and on-prem data centres.
• Monitor system health and optimise resource usage.

Skills

Azure cloud services

DevOps

Networking

Security best practices

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

CI/CD principles

Scripting in Shell/Python

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

NGINX

Job description

Senior Azure DevOps Engineer

Location : Altrincham / Manchester, UK (Candidates must be Manchester based and looking to work in office a couple of days).

Ready to take ownership of cutting‑edge cloud infrastructure? Join NES Fircroft as a Senior Azure DevOps Engineer and play a key role in designing, securing, and optimising our Azure environment.

You’ll lead the way in building scalable, automated, and secure solutions across our Microsoft Azure platform - powering critical applications and other global services. If you’re passionate about cloud innovation, automation, and operational excellence, this is your chance to make a real impact.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Azure Infrastructure : Design, build, and maintain scalable and secure Azure services to support business‑critical applications.
• Automation & DevOps : Drive automation using Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform / ARM Templates) and CI / CD pipelines to streamline deployments.
• Containerisation : Implement containerised solutions with Docker and orchestrate them using Kubernetes for optimal performance and scalability.
• Networking & Security : Ensure networking best practices when integrating Azure environments with on‑prem data centres, maintaining security and reliability at every level.
• Collaboration : Work closely with development teams to deliver efficient, well‑architected cloud solutions.
• Monitoring & Maintenance : Monitor system health, optimise resource usage, and proactively resolve performance or deployment issues.
• Continuous Improvement : Stay ahead of the curve by adopting the latest Azure technologies and DevOps best practices.

What We’re Looking For

• Experienced Cloud Professional : 10+ years of professional experience as an Azure Platform or DevOps Engineer, with a proven record of designing and managing Azure infrastructure.
• Technical Expertise : Strong knowledge of Azure cloud services, networking, and security best practices.
• Containerisation & Infrastructure : Hands‑on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and NGINX, along with proficiency in Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform or ARM Templates.
• CI / CD & Scripting : A solid understanding of CI / CD principles and the ability to write scripts in Shell, Python, or similar languages.
• Collaborative & Analytical : Strong problem‑solving skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to communicate clearly with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Education : Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Why NES Fircroft?

• Financial Rewards : Enjoy a competitive salary as well as an annual performance related bonus
• Time off : We offer 24 days of paid leave plus Bank Holidays, this increases 1 day per year of service up to 29 days and we offer you the option to buy several days holiday each year.
• Flexibility & Balance : Enjoy hybrid working options and a supportive environment designed to help you thrive both in and out of work.
• Growth & Development : We invest in our people with career progression opportunities, training, and access to the latest technologies.
• Culture & Community : Join a collaborative, innovative, and friendly team that values open communication and shared success.
• Giving Back : Take part in charity initiatives, community events, and our global wellbeing programme, Belong.

Who Are We?

NES Fircroft is more than just a recruitment agency—we’re a global leader in engineering recruitment, connecting top talent with world‑class companies. We believe in innovation, collaboration, and having fun along the way!

Power the change towards a brighter, sustainable future!