Senior Azure DevOps Engineer

Senior Azure DevOps Engineer – Remote (Contract)

Organisation Overview

Our Client is a forward-thinking technology company specialising in deploying AI-assisted teams to develop and secure mission-critical enterprise solutions. Operating at the intersection of software, data, and AI, they differentiate themselves through a unique blend of deep technical expertise and authentic values. Recognised for delivering exceptional customer satisfaction, their culture fosters innovation, collaboration, and professional growth. With a strong reputation for technical excellence and flexible remote work arrangements, they are committed to creating an inclusive environment where employees can thrive.

Role Summary

Due to ongoing growth and strategic initiatives, our Client is seeking a highly skilled Senior Azure DevOps Engineer to join their dynamic engineering team. This pivotal role involves shaping and implementing the cloud infrastructure and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines that underpin vital enterprise systems. Offering an exciting opportunity to impact cloud strategy and automation in a recognised industry leader, the role is perfect for a seasoned professional eager to solve complex cloud challenges and influence DevOps practices across multiple projects. This is a full-time, remote position.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage Azure cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates.
• Build, optimise, and maintain scalable CI/CD pipelines for application and infrastructure deployment within Azure DevOps or similar platforms.
• Automate provisioning, configuration, and scaling processes across various environments to enhance reliability and efficiency.
• Deploy, secure, and manage Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) clusters and containerised workloads, ensuring best practices for security and availability.
• Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions leveraging Azure Monitor, Application Insights, and Log Analytics to ensure optimal system performance.
• Collaborate with development teams to streamline build, test, and deployment workflows, fostering a culture of automation and continuous improvement.
• Enforce cloud security standards, including identity management, secrets handling, and network controls, to safeguard enterprise assets.
• Troubleshoot production issues, conduct root-cause analyses, and drive initiatives aimed at enhancing system resilience and reliability.
• Advocate for a DevOps culture that emphasises automation, scalability, and operational excellence.

Essential Skills & Experience

• 5-8+ years’ experience in DevOps, Cloud Engineering, or Site Reliability Engineering roles.
• Proven expertise with Microsoft Azure services such as Azure App Services, Functions, AKS, ACR, Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, Storage Accounts, VNETs, and related networking and security features.
• Strong experience with Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or comparable CI/CD tools.
• Proficiency in Infrastructure-as-Code practices, preferably Terraform, for cloud resource management.
• Hands-on scripting skills in PowerShell, Bash, or Python to facilitate automation tasks.
• Extensive experience working with Docker and container orchestration systems like Kubernetes.
• Thorough understanding of cloud security, networking, governance, and identity management.
• Experience implementing observability, incident response workflows, and defining best practices for reliability.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Relevant Azure certifications such as AZ-104, AZ-400, or AZ-305.
• Knowledge of service mesh technologies, API gateways, or distributed systems architecture.
• Background in back-end development environments such as .NET, Node.js, or similar.
• Experience with cloud financial management (FinOps) and cost optimisation strategies.
• Familiarity with compliance standards like SOC2 or Zero Trust security frameworks.

Call to Action

If you are a passionate DevOps professional eager to work on innovative cloud projects within a flexible, remote environment, we invite you to submit your CV for consideration. Join our Client’s talented team and help shape the future of enterprise cloud solutions.