Senior Azure DevOps Engineer ( SC Eligible/ SC Cleared)

Scrumconnect Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Scrumconnect Consulting in London is seeking an experienced Senior Azure DevOps Engineer to join our team. You will lead automation, optimization, security, and maintenance of Azure environments while delivering scalable, reliable cloud solutions.

You will collaborate with development teams to design robust CI/CD pipelines, implement IaC with Terraform and ARM templates, and mentor junior engineers. The role requires SC eligibility and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Experience as Azure DevOps Engineer with hands-on Azure services.
• Strong CI/CD and IaC experience across projects.
• SC eligibility with ability to obtain clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead Azure infrastructure projects with CI/CD, monitoring, security, and cloud operations.
• Collaborate with development teams to design and implement scalable, secure Azure solutions.
• Drive adoption of IaC to improve automation, consistency, and reliability.
• Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines and DevOps processes.
• Support containerised workloads using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Mentor and support junior DevOps team members.
• Monitor system performance, availability, and reliability; resolve issues.
• Stay up-to-date with Azure services and industry best practices.
• Contribute to cloud security, automation, and operational efficiency.

Skills

Azure DevOps

CI/CD

Docker

Kubernetes

Infrastructure as Code

Terraform

ARM Templates

Cloud security

Agile methodologies

DevOps best practices

SC eligibility

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

ARM Templates

Azure Monitor

Job description

London, United Kingdom | Posted on 05/10/2026

Scrumconnect Consulting is a multi-award-winning digital consultancy, recognised for delivering impactful and innovative technology solutions across UK government departments. Our work has positively influenced the lives of over 40 million UK citizens.

We are passionate about user-centred design, agile delivery, and building digital services that make a real difference. Our teams work at the forefront of innovation, helping organisations transform and deliver high-quality, scalable solutions that truly matter.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Senior Azure DevOps Engineer to join our team. This role combines strong technical expertise, leadership, and a passion for cloud technologies.

You will play a key role in automating, optimising, securing, and maintaining Azure environments , while helping drive efficiency, reliability, and innovation across our projects. You will also work closely with development and technical teams to deliver scalable and secure cloud solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Azure infrastructure projects, ensuring best practices across CI/CD, monitoring, security, and cloud operations .
  
• Collaborate with development and technical teams to design and implement scalable, secure Azure solutions.
  
• Drive the adoption of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to improve automation, consistency, and reliability.
  
• Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines and DevOps processes.
  
• Support containerised workloads using Docker and Kubernetes .
  
• Mentor and support junior DevOps team members, sharing knowledge and promoting continuous improvement.
  
• Monitor system performance, availability, and reliability, proactively identifying and resolving issues.
  
• Stay up to date with the latest Azure services, features, and industry best practices, assessing their relevance to our projects.
  
• Contribute to improving cloud security, automation, and operational efficiency across projects.
  

We are looking for candidates with:

• SC eligibility and the ability to obtain SC clearance.
  
• Proven experience working as an Azure DevOps Engineer , with strong hands-on experience across Azure services.
  
• Strong experience with CI/CD tools and practices .
  
• Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes .
  
• Strong knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) , particularly:
  • Terraform
    
  • ARM Templates
    
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
  
• Experience leading technical projects and working effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
  
• Good understanding of Agile methodologies and DevOps best practices.
  
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
  

The following would be highly advantageous:

• Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification.
  
• Experience designing and implementing enterprise-scale Azure environments.
  
• Experience with cloud security, monitoring, and performance optimisation.
  
• Experience mentoring and supporting junior engineers.
  

Diversity and Inclusion

At Scrumconnect Consulting, we believe that diversity drives innovation and better outcomes. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every individual is valued, respected, and supported.

We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and actively encourage individuals from underrepresented groups, including women, people with disabilities, and diverse communities, as well as those seeking flexible working arrangements.

As a Disability Confident Level 1 employer, we are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and during employment to ensure equal opportunities for all.