DevOps Engineer

❗📢 HIRING UPDATE 📢❗ Greetings from Mastek!!! Role Overview We are seeking a highly skilled Senior DevOps Engineer on a contract basis to support the delivery of modern DevOps practices across Azure cloud environments. This role is critical to advancing our digital transformation goals, improving service reliability, and embedding automation across our engineering workflows. The contractor will work within the Digital, Data and Technology (DDAT) directorate, collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and cloud-native solutions. The role demands hands-on expertise, a proactive mindset, and the ability to mentor and guide engineering teams. Key Responsibilities • Design and implement CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions and Azure Pipelines. • Develop and maintain IaC using BICEP, ARM templates, and Az Cli. • Provision and manage Azure resources in scalable, repeatable ways. • Embed automation into build, test, deployment, and monitoring processes. • Support cloud-based applications using Azure services (e.g. Container Apps, Functions, Logic Apps, Key Vault). • Troubleshoot operational issues across Unix/Linux/Windows environments using Bash, Python, and PowerShell. • Promote DevOps culture and engineering ownership across teams. • Mentor engineers and support agile delivery (Scrum/Kanban). • Contribute to internal DevOps standards and incident response processes. Essential Skills & Experience • Proven experience in Azure cloud-based application development and support. • Strong knowledge of IaC tools: BICEP, ARM templates, Az Cli. • Expertise in CI/CD pipeline implementation and maintenance. • Proficiency in scripting languages: Bash, Python, PowerShell. • Familiarity with DevOps methodologies and agile delivery practices. • Understanding of cloud-native design principles and automation-first approaches. • Experience with Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), RBAC, and identity management. Desirable Skills • Experience with Azure Container Apps and containerisation. • Knowledge of monitoring, logging, and alerting in Azure. • Awareness of security and compliance in cloud environments. • Familiarity with Azure Landing Zones and governance best practices.