Jobs in Leicester, United Kingdom

Project description

We are seeking an experienced Azure DevOps Engineer to develop and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Bicep for Azure PaaS (Platform as a Service) solutions with a focus on private networking. In this role, you will collaborate with development, security, and infrastructure teams to automate and streamline the deployment of secure, scalable, and resilient cloud environments.

Responsibilities

• Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Development
• Design, develop, and maintain Bicep templates to provision and manage Azure PaaS resources such as:o App Services, Azure Functions, Logic Apps, EventHub, Service Bus, Azure SQL, Azure Storage, Key Vault, API Management, and Cosmos DB.
• Ensure IaC templates are modular, reusable, and follow best practices.
• Implement parameterization, modules, and consistent naming conventions to enhance template flexibility.Private Networking & Security
• Architect and deploy private networking solutions using:o Private Endpoints, Private Links, Virtual Networks (VNet), Subnets, and Network Security Groups (NSGs).
• Configure service integrations with private networking, ensuring traffic stays within the Azure backbone.
• Use Application Firewall and policies to enhance security.
• Use Azure Key Vault to securely store and manage secrets, certificates, and keys.CI/CD Pipelines & Automation
• Build and manage CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps to automate the deployment of Bicep-based PaaS environments.
• Integrate IaC pipelines with Biceps for consistent deployment.
• Use release gates, approvals, and checks to ensure compliance and security in deployment processes.Monitoring & Optimization
• Implement Azure Monitor, Application Insights, and Log Analytics to monitor PaaS environments.
• Create alerts and dashboards to ensure performance, availability, and security visibility.
• Optimize PaaS resources for cost, performance, and reliability.Collaboration & Documentation
• Collaborate with cloud architects, security teams, and application developers to design and implement PaaS solutions.
• Document infrastructure, deployment processes, and Bicep modules.
• Provide guidance and training to development teams on Bicep and Azure networking best practices.

SKILLS

Must have

• 8+ years in Development and/or DevOps roles, with 5+ years of daily hands-on DevOps experienceStrong experience with CI/CD tools: Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, and/or JenkinsSkilled in containerization and orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes, including Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), using Helm and DaprDeep understanding of Azure services and infrastructure provisioning (Function Apps, Logic Apps, Cosmos DB, Event Hub, Storage Accounts, AKS)Ability to troubleshoot applications developed using PaaS or AKS.Experience with Azure API Management (APIM)Ansible or scripting tools (e.g., PowerShell, Python)Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code using ARM templates, Bicep, or TerraformComfortable with project-based work and occasional on-call supportStrong communication skills: proactive, curious, and collaborative with a hunger to learn and contribute

Nice to have

Exposure to Scrum Master responsibilitiesMicrosoft certifications (e.g., MCSE, Azure Fundamentals, Azure Administrator)FinsOps\Cost Optimization Methodologies