Senior DevOps Engineer Division: IT Job type: Senior DevOps Engineer Location: Milton Keynes / Manchester, UK About Our Client Founded in 1988, our client set out with an ambitious visionto become the worlds leading specialist in travel management. Built on the belief that travel is one of lifes most powerful and emotive experiences, our client is driven by a single mission: to make every journey exceptional. Through a bespoke, high-touch, and personal approach, our client removes the stress and complexity of travel, delivering seamless experiences across business, touring, events, and entertainment sectors. Whether its a critical business meeting, an international event, or a live performance in front of thousands, our client ensures travellers arrive prepared, confident, and ready to succeed. With a global presence and a commitment to outstanding service, our client continues to raise the standard for what tailored travel should be. About The Role The Senior DevOps Engineer plays a critical role in bridging the gap between development and operations teams, ensuring efficient and reliable delivery of software applications. They are responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the infrastructure and tools necessary for continuous integration, continuous delivery (CI/CD), and automation of processes. This role requires a deep understanding of both development and operational aspects of software engineering, as well as strong leadership and collaboration skills As a Principal Developer, you will have a diverse and varied role. Here are just some of the things youll be getting involved with: Design, implement, and manage CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and GitHub Collaborate with development and operations teams to automate and streamline deployment processes Monitor and maintain cloud infrastructure, ensuring high availability and performance Implement and manage infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like ARM templates, Terraform, or Bicep Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to build, deployment, and infrastructure Ensure security best practices are followed in all DevOps processes Continuously improve and optimize DevOps processes and tools Provide support and guidance to development teams on DevOps best practices Suitable candidates should have; Education to Degree level or higher in related field; or in lieu of education, the equivalent combination of education and directly related experience Suitable candidates should have minimum 8-10 years of experience Proven experience as a DevOps Engineer, with a focus on Microsoft Azure Strong knowledge of Azure services and cloud architecture Experience with CI/CD tools, particularly Azure DevOps Proficiency in scripting languages such as PowerShell, Bash, or Python Familiarity with containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes Understanding of networking, security, and monitoring in a cloud environment Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail Strong communication and collaboration skills Versatile, adaptable, and a willingness to handle constantly changing priorities with continued enthusiasm Azure certifications (e.g., Azure DevOps Engineer Expert, Azure Solutions Architect) Experience with other cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud) Knowledge of Agile methodologies and practices The Where and When This is a full-time role (35 hours per week) based in either our Manchester or Milton Keynes office. Since March 2020, we have operated a flexible, hybrid approach to working and will continue to do this moving forward. We will work with you to find the best mix of office and home working that suits your life and the needs of the team. You will report into the Engineering Manager who is also based in Milton Keynes. There are other regional teams based in the US, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Australia and New Zealand that you may work closely with, too. How to Apply You can share your CV here. And before you press send, please make sure youre eligible to work in the UK!