DevOps Engineer

Job Summary

We re recruiting on behalf of an established technology organisation looking for a strong Azure DevOps Engineer for their development platform team.

In this role, you'll leverage your expertise in Azure DevOps, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), CI/CD automation with GitHub and Terraform, and Linux administration to create robust deployment pipelines and cloud infrastructure that supports multiple product lines.

you'll focus on observability solutions, including LogStash integration, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to streamline software delivery, enhance system reliability, and empower developers with automated, secure infrastructure solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and optimise CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions and Azure DevOps with automated testing and deployment strategies
• Develop cloud infrastructure using Terraform/Bicep for AKS, container registries, application services, and networking
• Implement monitoring, alerting, and observability frameworks with SLOs and diagnostic tools
• Enforce security through access controls, secrets management, vulnerability scanning, and policy-as-code
• Manage environment consistency and optimise cloud costs through performance monitoring and capacity planning
• Create reusable automation tools, templates, and documentation for developer self-service
• Support incident response and collaborate with agile teams on release coordination

Qualifications and Requirements

• Hands-on Kubernetes and container orchestration knowledge
• Proficient in Infrastructure as Code with Terraform or Bicep
• Extensive CI/CD pipeline experience with GitHub Actions or Azure Pipelines
• Background in observability and telemetry solutions
• Understanding of cloud security, identity management, and compliance frameworks
• Networking fundamentals and familiarity with Azure databases and messaging services
• Scripting skills (Bash/PowerShell/Python) and Linux system administration
• Strong Azure experience: AKS, Container Registry, App Services, Virtual Networks, API Management, monitoring tools
• Azure certifications (AZ-104, AZ-400, CKA) advantageous