Senior DevOps Engineer

TAG Group; Milton Keynes, Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer to bridge development and operations. This full-time role involves designing and managing CI/CD pipelines, automating deployment processes, and ensuring cloud infrastructure efficiency. The company promotes a flexible hybrid work model, allowing for a balance between office and home working. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in Microsoft Azure and CI/CD tools, along with excellent problem-solving and communication skills. If you're passionate about exceeding expectations and eager to embrace challenges, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a DevOps Engineer with a focus on Microsoft Azure.
• Strong knowledge of cloud architecture and Azure services.
• Excellent problem-solving and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and GitHub.
• Collaborate with teams to automate deployment processes.
• Monitor cloud infrastructure to ensure high availability.

Skills

Microsoft Azure

CI/CD tools

PowerShell

Bash

Python

Docker

Kubernetes

Networking

Security

Monitoring

Agile methodologies

Education

Degree in related field

Tools

Azure DevOps

Terraform

ARM templates

Bicep

Job description

The Senior DevOps Engineer plays a critical role in bridging the gap between development and operations teams, ensuring efficient and reliable delivery of software applications. They are responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the infrastructure and tools necessary for continuous integration, continuous delivery (CI/CD), and automation of processes. This role requires a deep understanding of both development and operational aspects of software engineering, as well as strong leadership and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

1. Design, implement, and manage CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and GitHub.
2. Collaborate with development and operations teams to automate and streamline deployment processes.
3. Monitor and maintain cloud infrastructure, ensuring high availability and performance.
4. Implement and manage infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like ARM templates, Terraform, or Bicep.
5. Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to build, deployment, and infrastructure.
6. Ensure security best practices are followed in all DevOps processes.
7. Continuously improve and optimize DevOps processes and tools.
8. Provide support and guidance to development teams on DevOps best practices.

The How

To succeed at TAG, mindset and attitude are as important as skills and qualifications. We are a team passionate about exceeding client expectations, making the impossible possible, and embracing challenges with ambition and openness.

Our flexible work approach means occasional work outside standard hours to accommodate time zones and commitments. While several credentials and attributes are advantageous for a Senior DevOps Engineer, a determined attitude and willingness to learn are equally valued.

Minimum Qualifications

• Degree or higher in a related field, or equivalent education and experience.
• Proven experience as a DevOps Engineer, focusing on Microsoft Azure.
• Strong knowledge of Azure services and cloud architecture.
• Experience with CI/CD tools, especially Azure DevOps.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as PowerShell, Bash, or Python.
• Familiarity with containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Understanding of networking, security, and monitoring in cloud environments.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Adaptability and enthusiasm for handling changing priorities.
• Experience with other cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud).
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies.

The Where and When

This is a full-time (35 hours/week) role based in Manchester or Milton Keynes. We operate a flexible, hybrid work model, combining office and home working to suit individual and team needs.

You will report to the Engineering Manager in Milton Keynes and may collaborate with regional teams in the US, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Australia, and New Zealand.

How to Apply

Interested? Send a cover letter explaining why TAG is a good fit for you, along with your current CV/resume, to [e-mail]. Please ensure you are eligible to work in the UK before applying.