Outside IR35, Hybrid, Flexible on Location so UK wide, Azure, Application Build, AKS, ACI, Docker, Kubernetes
My leading client is looking for a DevOps Engineer to join then ASAP, you will design, build, and maintain cloud-native infrastructure on Microsoft Azure, with a strong focus on container platforms and Kubernetes. You'll enable high-quality software delivery through modern CI/CD practices, ensure platform reliability, and embed security and compliance across all environments. This role combines hands-on engineering with collaboration, documentation, and knowledge sharing to uplift the wider team.
Key Responsibilities
Design, deploy, and manage workloads on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
Manage container images and security scanning using Azure Container Registry (ACR)
Support containerized and serverless workloads using ACI and Azure App Services
Configure and operate Azure API Management (APIM) including policies and authentication
Lead application containerization using Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm
Build and maintain container-native CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps (CircleCI/GitHub Actions beneficial)
Implement container security, Pod Security Standards, network policies, and governance via Azure Policy
Manage AKS cluster operations including upgrades, node pools, and autoscaling
Integrate workloads with Azure Key Vault and ensure strong IAM/RBAC controls
Implement monitoring using Azure Monitor for Containers
Respond to incidents, support root cause analysis, and maintain runbooks and documentation
Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory standards (CQC, GDP, NMC, GPHC, ICO)
Skills & Experience
Strong experience with Microsoft Azure and container platforms
Certifications such as AZ-104, AZ-305, AZ-400, or AKS-focused credentials
Proven experience designing and operating AKS clusters
Expertise in Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, and container orchestration
Advanced CI/CD pipeline experience in Azure DevOps
Solid understanding of cloud security, IAM, and compliance frameworks
Strong communication skills with a passion for mentoring and documentation
If this sounds of interest and you are available immediately, please reach out
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