DevOps Engineer - Azure / Kubernetes / Terraform (Outside IR35)

Outside IR35,UK Wide Flexiablity, DevOps, Azure, React, .

Net, Terraform, Azure,

My leading client is leading client seeking an experienced DevOps Engineer to join on an Outside IR35 contract. This is a hands-on role focused on building and operating cloud-native platforms on Microsoft Azure, with a strong emphasis on Terraform, Kubernetes (AKS), and Azure DevOps. You'll work closely with engineering teams to enable modern application delivery, particularly across C#/.

NET, React, and PostgreSQL-based solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and build Azure infrastructure using Terraform deploy and manage workloads on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS);
• lead containerisation initiatives using Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm;
• build and optimise CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps;
• manage container lifecycle using Azure Container Registry (ACR);
• support workloads across AKS, ACI, and Azure App Services;
• implement secure, scalable environments using Azure Policy, RBAC, and Key Vault;
• configure and manage Azure API Management (APIM);
• monitor and optimise performance using Azure Monitor;
• collaborate with developers to support application builds and releases (C#, React, PostgreSQL).

Required Skills & Experience:

• Strong experience with Microsoft Azure;
• proven use of Terraform for infrastructure provisioning (essential);
• hands-on expertise in Kubernetes / AKS in production environments;
• advanced experience with Azure DevOps (CI/CD pipelines);
• strong knowledge of Docker and cloud-native patterns;
• experience working alongside application teams, ideally with C#/.NET, React, and PostgreSQL.

Desirable:

• Azure certifications (AZ-104, AZ-305, AZ-400);
• experience in secure or regulated environments;
• exposure to GitHub Actions or CircleCI.

Contract Details:

Outside IR35,predominately remote with very occassional onsite meetings, flexible UK-wide location, immediate start.