Azure DevOps Engineer

Azure DevOps Engineer

Our Manchester based client is expanding rapidly and are now seeking a skilled DevOps Engineer to optimise and scale their Azure-based infrastructure, while leading on automation, security, and performance across the software development lifecycle.

My client places their people and product at the heart of everything they do. With a collaborative, open culture, ideas are encouraged from all levels. The working environment is friendly, inclusive, and innovative - with regular socials, flexible working, and a strong focus on continuous improvement and quality delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps
• Automate build, test, deployment and infrastructure provisioning processes
• Manage Azure resources using Terraform, Bicep or ARM templates
• Support applications running in Azure App Services, Function Apps and other services
• Integrate tools for automated testing, code quality and security (e.g. SonarCloud, Snyk)
• Set up monitoring and incident response with Azure Monitor and Application Insights
• Manage secrets and access control to support secure cloud practices
• Work closely with developers and stakeholders to deliver scalable, reliable solutions

Skills and Experience:

• 3+ years' experience in a DevOps or Cloud Engineering role
• Practical experience with Azure DevOps and CI/CD pipelines
• Proficient in scripting languages such as PowerShell, Bash or Python
• Hands-on experience with Docker and containerisation
• Version control experience with Git or Azure Repos
• Understanding of Agile/Lean methodologies
• Familiar with tools for code quality and security
• A proactive and detail-oriented mindset

Desirable:

• SaaS industry experience
• Penetration testing or security certification
• Experience using Terraform, Bicep or ARM templates
• Familiarity with blue/green and canary deployment strategies

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Flexible working options
• 25 days’ holiday plus public holidays and your birthday off
• Private medical and dental insurance
• Life assurance and enhanced parental leave
• Ongoing professional development

Azure DevOps Engineer