Azure DevOps Engineer (SC Cleared) for MOD/UK Public Sector

IBM; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 93,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

IBM United Kingdom Limited is seeking an Azure DevOps Engineer to support UK public sector and MOD clients. You will design, implement, and maintain secure DevOps solutions across cloud and non-cloud environments, delivering high-quality software through CI/CD pipelines.

Working within an agile environment, you’ll use Python, Shell, Java and scripting to automate builds, deployments and testing, while ensuring compliant delivery and security clearances where required.

Qualifications

• Experience with Azure DevOps and DevOps automation tools.
• CI/CD pipelines, automated builds, version control, and deployments.
• Deployment across cloud and non-cloud environments.
• Scripting or programming experience using Python, Shell, Java, or similar languages.
• Understanding of DevOps principles, software engineering processes, and SDLC methodologies.
• Experience with automated testing and continuous integration practices.
• Ability to understand project requirements and configure DevOps solutions accordingly.
• Current UK Security Check (SC) clearance is required.
• Previous experience supporting MOD, defence, government, or other security-sensitive environments.

Responsibilities

• Configure and manage DevOps automation tools across cloud and non-cloud environments.
• Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support automated builds, testing, and deployments.
• Develop build, deployment, and automation scripts using Python, Shell, Java, and other scripting languages.
• Package and deploy applications across development, test, and production environments.
• Implement continuous testing and automated quality assurance processes.
• Apply DevOps, Agile, and SDLC best practices throughout the software delivery lifecycle.
• Tailor DevOps tools and processes to meet specific project and application requirements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve build, deployment, infrastructure, and application issues.
• Work collaboratively with developers, architects, testers, security specialists, and client stakeholders.
• Support secure and compliant delivery within MOD and UK public sector environments.

Skills

Azure DevOps

CI/CD

Scripting

DevOps Principles

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AKS

Terraform

ARM/Bicep

Job description

IBM United Kingdom Limited is seeking an Azure DevOps Engineer to support UK public sector and MOD clients. You will design, implement, and maintain secure DevOps solutions across cloud and non-cloud environments, delivering high-quality software through CI/CD pipelines.

Working within an agile environment, you’ll use Python, Shell, Java and scripting to automate builds, deployments and testing, while ensuring compliant delivery and security clearances where required.