Senior DevOps Engineer

Whatsoninleeds; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer to manage Azure Data Services and cloud-based components. The role requires strong DevOps experience, proficiency in Terraform, and excellent communication skills. Join a dynamic team focused on innovation and collaboration.

Benefits

Life Assurance

5% annual bonus

Pension Scheme

Voluntary Benefits

Annual Leave

Sick Pay

Qualifications

• Strong DevOps background with experience in Data Platforms and Cloud Infrastructure.
• Proficiency in scripting languages for automation and infrastructure management.
• Expertise in integrating Terraform into CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain Azure Data Services infrastructure.
• Define SLAs and operational processes for data-related infrastructure.
• Monitor and resolve issues in DevOps pipelines and environments.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Adaptability

Continuous Learning

Education

Azure Administrator Certification

DevOps Engineer Certification

Tools

Terraform

Azure Data Services

GitHub Actions

Python

PowerShell

Bash

Job description

Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom

Peregrine

15.05.2025

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Full Job Description

At Peregrine, we’re constantly seeking Specialist Talent that offers the ideal mix of skills, experience, and attitude, to place with our vast array of clients. From Project Change Professionals in large government organisations to Software Developers in the private sector, we are always in search of the best talent to place, now.

How Specialist Talent Works

At Peregrine, we find the best talent for our clients. Unlike traditional contractors, where you are hired by the client, you remain a permanent employee of Peregrine, with access to all our standard benefits:

• A Permanent Position
• Life Assurance
• 5% annual bonus
• Pension Scheme – Employer matched to 5%
• Voluntary Benefits – Health Cash Plan, Dental, Will Writing, etc.
• Annual Leave – 23 days rising to 27 with length of service
• Sick Pay – Increasing with length of service

The Role: Senior DevOps Engineer

Role requirements:

The role will include:

• Manage and maintain Azure Data Services infrastructure, working alongside cloud-based components such as Databricks, Purview, and Cognitive / Machine Learning Services.
• Define SLAs and operational processes for data-related infrastructure.
• Support live initiatives and ensure system reliability and availability.
• Be a domain expert, defining processes and ensuring smooth collaboration across multiple teams.
• Optimize and automate infrastructure maintenance and deployment.
• Ensure security, compliance, and performance.
• Monitor and resolve issues in DevOps pipelines and environments, including possible out-of-hours work on a support rota.
• Proactively manage changes, supporting Data Engineering, Data Science, DataOps, and Analytical teams to ensure evergreen environments.
• Provision stable environments with minimal disruption and assured service continuity.
• Possess a strong DevOps background with experience in Data Platforms and Cloud Infrastructure, capable of training others through coaching and mentoring.
• Expertise in integrating Terraform into CI/CD pipelines using tools like GitHub Actions to automate deployment workflows.
• Robust knowledge of Azure Data Services and associated applications, including Azure Databricks, Data Factory, Monitor, Data Lake Storage, and Identity Management.
• Experience with monitoring, alerting, and performance tuning in complex cloud environments.
• Ability to understand existing Terraform repositories and develop strategies for complex multi-workspace setups.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, or Bash for automation and infrastructure management.

In addition to technical skills, you will also have:

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Deep understanding and experience in the development lifecycle.
• A commitment to continuous learning and adaptability to stay updated with relevant technologies and methodologies.
• A proven track record of developing others to create high-performing teams.

It would be advantageous to also have:

• Azure Administrator and/or DevOps Engineer certifications.
• Hands-on experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Experience in strategic decision-making and platform roadmaps.
• Broad or detailed experience with Azure platform applications such as Purview, API Management (APIM), Power BI.

If you are an experienced Senior DevOps Engineer with the desired skills and experience to hit the ground running, please apply to find out more about this exciting opportunity.

About us:

At Peregrine, we look beyond the immediate and focus on the horizon. We build lasting, meaningful partnerships with our clients, delivering flexible solutions for every resourcing need, now and in the future. We help our clients engage, develop, and harness skills to achieve and grow their workforce.

Our culture:

We embrace fresh ideas and love learning fast. Our solutions are trusted and established, giving us confidence in our solid foundation. We rely on openness and honesty, supporting each other. We believe our work benefits society—whether finding digital talent or promoting social mobility.

Our commitment to diversity:

We are proudly committed to diversity and inclusion, with initiatives to promote social mobility and reduce environmental impact. Our teams are diverse in culture, language, and ethnicity, with over 20 nationalities represented. We recruit candidates from varied educational and socioeconomic backgrounds. Our partnerships with charities help us stay informed and improve practices, reflecting our commitment to diversity in our recruitment and client services.