Job Title: DevOps Lead (Contract) Location: Wokingham, UK - Office-based (5 days per week) Day Rate: Market rate - Inside IR35 Role Overview We are seeking an experienced DevOps Lead to join a high-performing technology team on a contract basis. You will be responsible for leading DevOps initiatives, designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, and supporting the delivery of secure, scalable cloud-native solutions. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong technical expertise and collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders. Key Responsibilities * Design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Git, and Azure DevOps * Deploy and manage containerised applications using Docker and Kubernetes * Architect, manage, and optimise cloud infrastructure across AWS, Azure, or GCP * Develop automation scripts using Python and Bash * Implement monitoring and observability solutions using Prometheus and Grafana * Provision and manage infrastructure using Terraform and Ansible (Infrastructure as Code) * Ensure adherence to security, compliance, and governance best practices * Lead DevOps initiatives and collaborate closely with engineering, architecture, and delivery teams Required Skills & Experience * Strong experience designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines * Hands-on expertise with Jenkins, Git, and Azure DevOps * Proven experience with Docker and Kubernetes * S...