At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage and automate build processes for Data and Analytics environments.
- Company: Join TfL, a leader in transport innovation and inclusivity.
- Benefits: Enjoy free travel, hybrid working, and 30 days annual leave.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team committed to equality and innovation.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a dynamic DevOps role with growth opportunities.
- Qualifications: 2-4 years in DevOps, strong problem-solving skills, and experience with Azure DevOps.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Key Information
- Contract type: Permanent
- Reference: 4740
- Team: Analytics Development and Delivery
- Directorate: TfL Corporate
- Application closing date: Monday 13th July 2026
All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory right‑to‑work checks. Candidates must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK. At the present time TfL is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
Job Purpose
The Associate DevOps Engineer (Build Support Analyst) is responsible for implementing and maintaining Data and Analytics (D&A) environments and application builds with moderate independence. This role involves hands‑on management of build processes, testing coordination, and automation implementation. The position requires practical experience in DevOps practices whilst contributing to service improvement and supporting project delivery across multiple development streams.
Key Accountabilities
- Work on build Pipelines across various D&A products with guidance from senior team members
- Troubleshoot complex technical pipeline Build failures
- Provide intermediate‑level service support, resolving common issues and contributing to service documentation
- Support Agile methodology implementation and contribute to sprint planning and retrospectives
- Design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate the software build, test, and deployment process
- Automate routine operational tasks and system admin tasks using scripting languages Azure CLI or PowerShell
- Provide technical support and guidance across all Dev Streams
- Actively participate in community collaboration through mentoring junior staff and cross‑team communication
Knowledge Required
- Good understanding of Agile and Test-Driven Development practices
- Agile Scrum development approach including the nature and purpose of Agile ceremonies
- Databricks, Datafactory, CI/CD, Branching Strategies
- Azure DevOps, including workflow management (Boards) & development performance management, Deployment and Release Pipelines, and using GIT as a code repository
- Proficiency in YAML configuration management and Azure DevOps processes
- Working Knowledge of automation scripting languages like Powershell
- Experience using GitHub for version control, collaboration, pull requests, and code management best practices
Skills Required
- Communicating between the technical and non-technical
- Strong foundational knowledge of Windows and related scripting
- Practical experience managing Azure DevOps processes for efficiency
- Expertise with Git, GitHub, and GitHub Actions for version control, collaborative workflows, CI/CD automation, pull requests, and code management
- Ability to troubleshoot technical issues and find effective solutions
- A willingness to learn and adapt to new tools and technologies, as the field evolves quickly
Experience Required
- 2‑4 years of hands‑on experience in DevOps or related technical roles
- Proven track record of implementing automation solutions and process improvements, including CI/CD workflows using GitHub Actions and Azure DevOps
- Strong problem‑solving abilities with demonstrated attention to detail
- Working knowledge of Bicep and ARM templates in Azure DevOps
- Experienced in large enterprise business/data warehouse implementations
- Hands‑on experience with Microsoft Azure, Azure DevOps platforms, GitHub, and Azure data services (Data Factory, Databricks, Data Lake)
- Experience with scheduled release processes and build commitment procedures
- Experience managing Data Warehousing environments with multiple layers
Benefits
- Final salary pension scheme
- Free travel for you on the TfL network
- Reimbursement of 75% of the cost of a standard class Ticket for National Rail travel from home or 75% reimbursement on a 28-day flexi ticket
- 30 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays
- Hybrid working approach where business and role requirements allow
- Private healthcare discounted scheme (optional)
- Tax‑efficient cycle‑to‑work programme
- Retail, health, leisure and travel offers
- Discounted Eurostar travel
Hybrid working within this role enables a balance of 50 per cent of time split between the office and home over a 4 week period. Hybrid working arrangements can evolve subject to business requirements.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We want to represent the city we serve, which will help us become a more innovative and efficient organisation. Our goal is to make our recruitment as inclusive as possible. We are a disability confident employer who guarantee an interview to any disabled candidate who meets all of the essential criteria.
