Senior DevOps Engineer Azure

Capco; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A consultancy in financial services is seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer to design cloud platforms that power financial services. You will implement CI/CD pipelines and automate deployment processes, collaborating with teams to enhance technology landscapes. The role requires proven experience with Azure, Docker, Kubernetes, and infrastructure as code. You'll also mentor junior engineers in a supportive, inclusive environment, fostering innovation and transformation across sectors.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus

Health insurance

Life insurance

Maternity and adoption leave

5 weeks annual leave

Gympass

Travel insurance

Qualifications

• Proven experience with Azure and strong understanding of cloud networking and security.
• Expertise in containerisation (Docker) and orchestration tools such as Kubernetes.
• Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Experience with scripting (Python, Groovy) to build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, CircleCI, or GoCD.
• Solid understanding of monitoring, automation, and configuration management tools (Ansible, Chef, Puppet, Helm).

Responsibilities

• Design and implement cloud-based infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines across major cloud providers.
• Automate and optimise deployment processes using infrastructure-as-code.
• Collaborate with engineering and product teams to enhance performance, reliability, and security.
• Drive continuous improvement through innovation and experimentation.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to Capco’s growing DevOps community.

Skills

Azure

Docker

Kubernetes

Infrastructure as Code

Python

Groovy

Ansible

CircleCI

Job description

Location: London (Hybrid) | Practice Area: Technology & Engineering | Type: Permanent

Shape the Future of Cloud Engineering in Financial Services

The Role

As a Senior DevOps Engineer at Capco, you’ll design and deliver scalable, automated, and secure cloud platforms that power the next generation of financial services. Working within cross‑functional agile teams, you’ll drive the adoption of modern DevOps practices and continuous delivery frameworks that help our clients transform their technology landscapes.

You’ll work on both greenfield and enterprise‑scale projects, spanning cloud‑native, hybrid, and on‑premise environments. This is an opportunity to deepen your expertise, gain certifications, and make a real impact in a collaborative, inclusive environment where your ideas are valued.

What You’ll Do

• Design and implement cloud‑based infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines across major cloud providers.
• Automate and optimise deployment processes using infrastructure‑as‑code.
• Collaborate with engineering and product teams to enhance performance, reliability, and security.
• Drive continuous improvement through innovation and experimentation.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to Capco’s growing DevOps community.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience with Azure and strong understanding of cloud networking and security.
• Expertise in containerisation (Docker) and orchestration tools such as Kubernetes.
• Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Experience with scripting (Python, Groovy) to build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, CircleCI, or GoCD.
• Solid understanding of monitoring, automation, and configuration management tools (Ansible, Chef, Puppet, Helm).

Bonus Points For

• Experience in financial services or consulting projects.
• Hands‑on knowledge of test orchestration (Cucumber, Karate, Selenium).
• Exposure to Kubernetes ecosystems (Istio, Kiali, Fortio).
• Experience migrating on‑premise systems to cloud platforms.
• Interest in coaching and mentoring other team members.

Why Join Capco

• Deliver high‑impact technology solutions for Tier 1 financial institutions.
• Work in a collaborative, flat, and entrepreneurial consulting culture.
• Access continuous learning, training, and industry certifications.
• Be part of a team shaping the future of digital financial services.
• Help drive transformation and innovation across Financial Services and Energy sectors.

We offer a competitive, people‑first benefits package designed to support every aspect of your life:

• Core Benefits: Discretionary bonus, competitive pension, health insurance, life insurance and critical illness cover.
• Mental Health: Easy access to CareFirst, Unmind, Aviva consultations, and in‑house first aiders.
• Family‑Friendly: Maternity, adoption, shared parental leave, plus paid leave for sickness, pregnancy loss, fertility treatment, menopause, and bereavement.
• Family Care: 8 complimentary backup care sessions for emergency childcare or elder care.
• Holiday Flexibility: 5 weeks of annual leave with the option to buy or sell holiday days based on your needs.
• Continuous Learning: Your growth, your way - minimum 40 hours of training annually. Take your pick; workshops, certifications, e‑learning. Also, Business Coach assigned from Day One: Get one‑on‑one guidance to fast‑track your goals and accelerate your development.
• Extra Perks: Gympass (Wellhub), travel insurance, Tastecard, season ticket loans, Cycle to Work, and dental insurance.

Inclusion at Capco

We’re committed to a barrier‑free, inclusive recruitment process. If you need any adjustments at any stage, let us know – we’ll be happy to help. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. At Capco, we value the difference you make, and the differences that make you. Our #BeYourselfAtWork culture celebrates individuality, collaboration, and authenticity every day.

Capco does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. In order to track the effectiveness of our recruiting efforts, please consider participating in the optional questionnaire.