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 life cycle using Azure Container Registry (ACR); support workloads across AKS, ACI, and Azure App Services; implement secure, scalable environments using Azure Policy, RBAC, and Key Vau 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.