**We are looking for a *DevOps Engineer* with a strong development background to bridge the gap between our software engineering and infrastructure teams. In this role, you will manage, automate, and optimize our application delivery pipeline with a heavy focus on cloud infrastructure. Utilizing your experience with cloud platforms (Azure) and enterprise application workflows, you will ensure our deployments are secure, reliable, and scalable throughout the entire development lifecycle.**
*Key Responsibilities*
- *Release \& Environment Management:* Own and support the end-to-end release lifecycle, managing applications through the entire *Route To Live (RTL)* process from development to production.
- *Cloud Infrastructure \& Data Streams:* Manage and configure cloud resources, specifically deploying platforms to process and publish data via *Azure Stream Analytics*.
- *Identity \& Access Management (IAM):* Implement and maintain secure authentication structures, including *Azure-based RBAC, Azure SSO, and OAuth/JWS validations* for session management.
- *CI/CD \& Automation:* Automate software builds and deployments across multiple business modules, streamlining the build release process for web applications.
- *Containerization \& Bundling:* Utilize *Docker* and packaging tools like *Webpack* to containerize environments and ensure configuration consistency across systems.
- *Agile Operations:* Work deeply within an *Agile Scrum* methodology, collaborating in daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and release planning to align operational goals with development timelines.
*Required Skills \& Qualifications*
- *Experience:* A proven track record in software engineering or cloud environments, possessing *6+ years of experience* in JavaScript and cloud-integrated systems.
- *Cloud \& Identity Platform:* Hands-on experience with *Microsoft Azure, including **Azure Stream Analytics, Azure RBAC, and Azure SSO*.
- *Containerization \& Tooling:* Proficient with *Docker* for container management and *Webpack* for asset bundling.
- *Security Protocols:* Strong knowledge of secure web practices, token validation, and authorization protocols (*OAuth, JWS*).
- *Development Literacy:* A solid understanding of the applications you are deploying, with proficiency in *Node.js, Express.js, and building/deploying **Micro Frontend Architectures*.
- *Testing Methodologies:* Strong familiarity with *Test-Driven Development (TDD)* and running automated unit tests using *Jest, Enzyme, or Mocha*.
- *Education:* Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field (e.g., Electronics and Communication Engineering).
*Preferred Attributes*
- Strong collaborative skills, with a history of supporting major corporate clients (e.g., banking/utilities) through critical deployment phases.
- A "DevSecOps" mindset, focusing heavily on security integrations like Single Sign-On and Role-Based Access Control early in the deployment pipeline.
- Excellent problem-solving skills for debugging deployment failures and managing complex build releases.
Pay: £35,351.60-£42,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
