Junior DevOps Engineer in Manchester

Looking to take your DevOps skills to the next level? Join a forward-thinking Manchester organisation where you’ll work on cloud infrastructure, automation, and containerisation projects that directly impact how software is delivered and operated. This is a chance to gain hands-on experience in a supportive, collaborative environment while building expertise across Azure, CI/CD, and modern DevOps practices. Found Talent are seeking a Junior DevOps Engineer who enjoys solving technical challenges, automating processes, and helping teams deliver software more efficiently. What you’ll be doing * Develop and maintain Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines to support faster, more reliable software delivery * Work with containerised applications using Docker and contribute to container build and deployment workflows * Support the design and optimisation of Azure infrastructure to ensure stability and performance * Monitor production systems and troubleshoot issues to keep services running smoothly * Contribute to Infrastructure-as-Code using Terraform or Bicep * Collaborate with development, testing, and operations teams to streamline release processes * Produce clear, maintainable documentation and improve existing runbooks What we’re looking for * Hands-on experience with Azure and a willingness to grow cloud expertise * Practical exposure to Docker and containerisation * Ability to script in Bash, Python, PowerShell, or work with YAML pipelines * Familiarity with Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines * Interest in Infrastructure-as-Code, including Terraform or Bicep * Basic networking knowledge and a desire to build understanding of cloud security * Attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills, and a collaborative approach What’s in it for you? * Annual bonus * Yearly pay review * Hybrid and remote working options * Budget for training and certifications * Enhanced annual leave * Market-leading pension * Healthcare programme