Senior Azure DevOps Engineer

Scrumconnect Consulting; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Scrumconnect Consulting in the UK is seeking a Senior Azure DevOps Engineer to lead Azure infrastructure, automation, and security across projects. This hybrid role includes weekly travel to London and monthly attendance at Staines, with a permanent, full-time contract and a salary of £60,000-£65,000 per year.

You will collaborate with development teams, implement IaC via Terraform and ARM templates, and mentor junior staff, while keeping pace with the latest Azure services to drive efficiency

Qualifications

• SC eligible and able to obtain SC clearance.
• Proven Azure DevOps experience across Azure services.
• Strong CI/CD and IaC background with automation.

Responsibilities

• Lead Azure infrastructure projects with CI/CD, monitoring and security.
• Collaborate with development teams to implement scalable cloud solutions.
• Drive IaC adoption in Azure to improve automation and consistency.
• Mentor junior DevOps engineers and promote continuous improvement.
• Stay updated on Azure services and assess their impact on projects.
• Ensure reliability and performance, troubleshoot issues proactively.

Skills

Azure DevOps

CI/CD

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

ARM templates

IaC

Leadership

Agile

Tools

Terraform

ARM templates

Job description

About Scrumconnect Consulting

Scrumconnect Consulting is a multi-award-winning digital consultancy, recognised for delivering impactful technology solutions across UK government departments. Our work has positively influenced the lives of over 40 million UK citizens. With a strong commitment to user-centred design and agile delivery, we build innovative digital services that matter.

Job Description

Senior Azure DevOps Engineer

About Scrumconnect Consulting

Scrumconnect Consulting is a multi-award-winning digital consultancy, recognised for delivering impactful technology solutions across UK government departments. Our work has positively influenced the lives of over 40 million UK citizens. With a strong commitment to user-centred design and agile delivery, we build innovative digital services that matter.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Senior Azure DevOps Engineer to join our team. This role blends technical expertise, leadership and a passion for cloud technologies. You'll be instrumental in automating, optimising and securing our Azure environments, driving efficiency and innovation across our projects.

Location: Hybrid working, with travel to London once a week and mandatory attendance at Staines at the end of each month Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time Salary: £60,000-£65,000 per annum, plus benefits Clearance: SC eligible (candidates must be eligible to obtain SC clearance) Start Date: ASAP

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Azure infrastructure projects, ensuring best practice in CI/CD pipelines, monitoring and security
• Collaborate with development teams to implement scalable and secure cloud solutions
• Drive the adoption of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) within Azure, enhancing automation and consistency
• Mentor junior DevOps team members, sharing knowledge and fostering a culture of continuous improvement
• Stay abreast of the latest Azure services and features, evaluating their potential impact on our projects
• Ensure system reliability and performance, troubleshooting and resolving issues proactively

Essential Skills & Experience

• SC eligible, with the ability to obtain SC clearance
• Proven track record as an Azure DevOps Engineer, with extensive experience across Azure services
• Strong background in CI/CD tooling, containerisation, including Docker and Kubernetes, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC), including Terraform and ARM templates
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to lead projects and teams effectively
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and a commitment to DevOps best practice
• Outstanding communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams

Desirable

Azure certifications, such as Azure DevOps Engineer Expert or Azure Solutions Architect Expert, are highly preferred

Why Join Scrumconnect Consulting?

At Scrumconnect, we are more than just a consultancy - we are a collaborative team focused on delivering impactful digital transformation services across government and enterprise organisations.

As Part Of Our Team, You Will Benefit From

• A key role in a consultancy at the forefront of public sector digital innovation
• Opportunities for professional growth, with access to training and certifications
• A competitive salary and benefits package, reflecting our commitment to our team's wellbeing and development
• A collaborative, inclusive working environment where your ideas and contributions are valued

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

At Scrumconnect Consulting, we believe that diversity drives innovation. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone is respected, valued, and supported.

We actively encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, individuals from under-represented communities, and those seeking flexible working arrangements.

As a Disability Confident Level 1 employer, we provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment to ensure equal opportunity for all.