Azure DevOps Engineer
Summary
DevOps engineer owning CI/CD pipelines, Azure and on-premises infrastructure, monitoring/alerting, and DevSecOps/security compliance (ISO, ITIL) in a Microsoft-based environment. Requires 3+ years of DevOps experience, strong Azure skills, Docker/Kubernetes/GitOps, scripting in Bash/Python/PowerShell, and eligibility for UK security clearance.
As our DevOps Engineer, you'll have the opportunity to take ownership of key technical initiatives, influence deployment practices and help build the foundations for reliable, secure and efficient software delivery. Your responsibilities will include: Drive CI/CD Excellence:
Design, build and optimise automated pipelines that streamline software delivery, accelerate releases and improve deployment quality. Shape Our Cloud and Infrastructure:
Manage and enhance our Microsoft Azure and on-premises environments, ensuring they are scalable, resilient and fit for the future. Champion Reliability and Performance:
Develop effective monitoring, alerting and logging solutions to identify issues early, minimise disruption and keep applications performing at their best. Put Security at the Heart of Delivery:
Embed security best practices into infrastructure and deployment processes, supporting ISO standards and wider compliance requirements. Automate and Innovate:
Develop scripts, tools and smarter processes that eliminate repetitive tasks, improve efficiency and free up time for higher-value technical work. Enable Better Software Delivery:
Partner with Software Development and IT Support teams to resolve complex issues, improve deployment processes and support applications throughout their lifecycle. Make a Difference Through Service Excellence:
Manage incidents and service requests across the DevOps and application stack in line with the ITIL framework. Drive Continuous Improvement:
Champion DevOps, DevSecOps and GitOps practices, explore modern deployment strategies and identify opportunities to improve platform reliability, security and performance. This is a role where your expertise will help drive meaningful change, with the opportunity to influence how technology is delivered, supported and continuously improved across the business.
We're looking for a passionate, solutions-focused DevOps Engineer who thrives on technical challenges and is motivated by building secure, reliable and scalable technology. You'll bring at least three years of DevOps experience, strong Microsoft Azure expertise and a genuine enthusiasm for automation, modern deployment practices and continuous improvement. Ideally, you'll have experience in a security-focused or highly regulated environment and be confident working across complex Microsoft-based infrastructure. What you'll bring: Strong Azure expertise:
Excellent technical knowledge of Microsoft Azure and experience managing cloud-based environments. CI/CD know-how:
Hands-on experience with tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI or Azure DevOps, alongside a passion for improving deployment processes. Modern DevOps skills:
Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, GitOps and contemporary deployment strategies. Infrastructure and security knowledge:
A solid understanding of Microsoft infrastructure, networking, system administration and security best practices. Automation expertise:
Familiarity with Bash, Python or PowerShell, with the ability to create practical solutions that improve efficiency and consistency. A continuous improvement mindset:
An interest in Agile and DevOps methodologies, with the confidence to challenge existing processes and introduce better ways of working. A collaborative approach:
Excellent communication, troubleshooting and documentation skills, with the ability to build strong relationships across technical teams. The right mindset:
Strong organisation, analytical thinking and the ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining a customer-focused approach. What would set you apart? A degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience, would be beneficial. Relevant cloud or DevOps certifications and a full UK driving licence are also desirable. You must be eligible to obtain UK security clearance. Ready to build what's next? If you're excited by the opportunity to modernise infrastructure, strengthen security and deliver smarter, more reliable software deployment, we'd love to hear from you. Bring your technical expertise, curiosity and ideas to a role where you can make a genuine impact on our technology and its future direction.
Secure your future with our pension plan and make the most of our comprehensive health benefits while doing it. Enjoy a bonus that recognizes your hard work and dedication, coupled with 25 days of holiday to recharge and relax. Participate in our share scheme to have a stake in the company's growth, and opt into our government car scheme for hassle-free commuting
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