Position: Lead Azure Cloud & DevOps Specialist
Location: Remote - UK Only
Compensation: Up to £75,000 per year
Eligibility: Applicants must reside in the UK; sponsorship is not available.
Role Overview
We are searching for an experienced Azure Cloud & DevOps Specialist to spearhead our cloud infrastructure initiatives. You'll be a key driver in automation, scalability, and security, while also mentoring two junior engineers. This is an exciting chance to lead cloud-based transformation projects and shape our DevOps approach.
Key Duties
Guide and coach a small team of DevOps engineers, fostering their growth.
Architect, deploy, and manage Azure cloud environments, ensuring security, efficiency, and scalability.
Utilize Terraform, Bicep, and ARM templates to implement Infrastructure as Code solutions.
Develop and optimize CI/CD workflows using Azure Pipelines and GitHub Actions.
Champion containerization strategies leveraging Docker and Kubernetes (AKS preferred).
Oversee monitoring, logging, and performance tracking through Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Grafana, and Prometheus.
Strengthen security through Azure ,
Engineer robust networking configurations, including VNets, Load Balancers, and Application Gateways.
Manage source control and collaborative development via Git and Azure Repos.
Leverage scripting languages like PowerShell, Python, or Bash to automate workflows.
Maintain and optimize MS SQL database operations.
Core Competencies
Extensive hands-on experience in Azure cloud platforms.
Expertise in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) via Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates.
Proficiency in designing and managing CI/CD workflows with Azure Pipelines & GitHub Actions.
Strong grasp of containerisation and orchestration, particularly Docker and Kubernetes (AKS preferred).
Skilled in monitoring tools such as Azure Monitor, Grafana, and Prometheus.
Solid understanding of Azure security frameworks
Sound networking knowledge, including Virtual Networks, Load Balancers, and Gateways.
Proficient in scripting languages like PowerShell, Python, or Bash.
Experience with Git-based source control and Azure Repos.
Familiarity with MS SQL database administration.
Preferred Qualifications
Prior leadership or mentoring experience.
Azure certifications such as AZ-400, AZ-104, or AZ-305.
Exposure to hybrid cloud infrastructures.
Knowledge of DevSecOps principles and security automation.
What We Offer
A competitive salary up to £75,000 annually.
Fully remote work within the UK.
An opportunity to lead and mentor a DevOps team.
Hands-on experience with the latest Azure cloud technologies.
A collaborative and forward-thinking work environment.
Professional growth through training and certification support.
If you're a skilled Azure Cloud & DevOps expert eager to lead and innovate, apply today and help us build the future of cloud infrastructure
