DevOps Engineer

Job Title: Azure DevOps Engineer (Contract) Location: London, UK (Hybrid – 2–3 days on-site per week) Contract Type: Day Rate Contract (Outside IR35 preferred) Duration: 6 months (possible extension) Start Date: ASAP About the Role We are seeking an experienced Azure DevOps Engineer to join our team on a contract basis to support the design, implementation, and optimisation of our CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure automation, and cloud environment in Microsoft Azure. The successful candidate will work closely with software engineering, infrastructure, and security teams to deliver scalable, secure, and resilient cloud solutions. Key Responsibilities • Design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps. • Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, ARM templates, or Bicep. • Manage and optimise Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) clusters and containerised deployments. • Automate cloud provisioning, configuration, and monitoring. • Ensure high standards of security, performance, and reliability across all environments. • Support migration and modernisation of legacy systems into Azure cloud environments. • Collaborate with development teams to streamline code integration, testing, and deployment workflows. • Implement robust monitoring and alerting using tools such as Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights. • Troubleshoot infrastructure and deployment issues in production and non-production environments. Required Skills & Experience • Proven experience as a DevOps Engineer with a strong focus on Microsoft Azure. • Expert knowledge of Azure DevOps (Pipelines, Repos, Artifacts, Boards). • Strong scripting and automation skills in PowerShell, Bash, or Python. • Proficiency with Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates. • Experience with AKS, Docker, and container orchestration. • Understanding of networking, security, and governance in Azure. • CI/CD best practices and Git branching strategies. • Monitoring and observability experience using Prometheus, Grafana, or Azure-native tools. • Excellent communication and collaboration skills in a cross-functional Agile environment. Nice to Have • Experience with Azure DevSecOps and security scanning tools (e.g., SonarQube, Snyk). • Exposure to multi-cloud or hybrid cloud setups. • Microsoft Certified: Azure DevOps Engineer Expert or equivalent certification. • Knowledge of Kubernetes Helm charts and GitOps workflows (e.g., ArgoCD, Flux). Contract Details • Location: London (Hybrid – office 2–3 days per week) • Day Rate: Competitive (Outside IR35 preferred) • Duration: 6 months initial contract with extensions likely • Start Date: Immediate or within 2–4 weeks