DevOps Engineer (Lead Level) – Contract – 6 Months
Location: London (Hybrid Working)
Clearance: SC Cleared Required
We’re currently supporting a major Azure transformation programme and are seeking an experienced DevOps Engineer to play a key role in the migration and modernisation of a large enterprise platform.
This position suits a hands-on DevOps professional with strong cloud engineering and Infrastructure-as-Code experience, capable of shaping secure, automated Azure environments while working closely with cross-functional delivery teams.
The Role
You’ll be embedded within a cloud engineering function, contributing across the entire delivery lifecycle — from solution design through to automation, deployment, and operational support. The focus will be on building scalable Azure platforms using modern DevOps and engineering practices.
Required Experience
Active or recently expired Security Clearance (SC)
Proven hands-on expertise with Microsoft Azure in complex environments
Strong experience with CI/CD pipelines, GitHub, and automation tooling
Advanced Infrastructure-as-Code skills, ideally using Terraform
Comfortable working closely with product and engineering teams to uplift cloud maturity
Background in SRE or production support is advantageous but not essential
Key Responsibilities
Support the migration of applications and services into Azure
Guide teams through the adoption of the Azure Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF)
Design and implement automated deployment pipelines using GitHub
Build and maintain IaC solutions using tools such as Terraform, Artifactory, and Backstage
Act as a technical point of contact across engineering, security, testing, and delivery functions
Provide advanced operational support, incident response, and troubleshooting within cloud platforms
Mentor junior engineers and promote DevOps best practices
Collaborate with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and external partners to ensure delivery success
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