Lead Azure Cloud & DevOps Specialist (Coventry)

Position: Lead Azure Cloud & DevOps Specialist

Location: Remote – UK Only

Compensation: Up to £75,000 per year

Eligibility: Applicants must reside in the UK; sponsorship is not available.

Role Overview

We are searching for an experienced Azure Cloud & DevOps Specialist to spearhead our cloud infrastructure initiatives. You'll be a key driver in automation, scalability, and security, while also mentoring two junior engineers. This is an exciting chance to lead cloud-based transformation projects and shape our DevOps approach.

Key Duties

• Guide and coach a small team of DevOps engineers, fostering their growth.
• Architect, deploy, and manage Azure cloud environments, ensuring security, efficiency, and scalability.
• Utilize Terraform, Bicep, and ARM templates to implement Infrastructure as Code solutions.
• Develop and optimize CI/CD workflows using Azure Pipelines and GitHub Actions .
• Champion containerization strategies leveraging Docker and Kubernetes (AKS preferred) .
• Oversee monitoring, logging, and performance tracking through Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Grafana, and Prometheus .
• Strengthen security through Azure ,
• Engineer robust networking configurations, including VNets, Load Balancers, and Application Gateways .
• Manage source control and collaborative development via Git and Azure Repos .
• Leverage scripting languages like PowerShell, Python, or Bash to automate workflows.
• Maintain and optimize MS SQL database operations.

Core Competencies

• Extensive hands-on experience in Azure cloud platforms.
• Expertise in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) via Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates .
• Proficiency in designing and managing CI/CD workflows with Azure Pipelines & GitHub Actions .
• Strong grasp of containerisation and orchestration , particularly Docker and Kubernetes (AKS preferred) .
• Skilled in monitoring tools such as Azure Monitor, Grafana, and Prometheus .
• Solid understanding of Azure security frameworks
• Sound networking knowledge, including Virtual Networks, Load Balancers, and Gateways .
• Proficient in scripting languages like PowerShell, Python, or Bash .
• Experience with Git-based source control and Azure Repos .
• Familiarity with MS SQL database administration .

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior leadership or mentoring experience.
• Azure certifications such as AZ-400, AZ-104, or AZ-305 .
• Exposure to hybrid cloud infrastructures.
• Knowledge of DevSecOps principles and security automation.

What We Offer

• A competitive salary up to £75,000 annually.
• Fully remote work within the UK.
• An opportunity to lead and mentor a DevOps team.
• Hands-on experience with the latest Azure cloud technologies.
• A collaborative and forward-thinking work environment.
• Professional growth through training and certification support.

If you're a skilled Azure Cloud & DevOps expert eager to lead and innovate, apply today and help us build the future of cloud infrastructure!

Desired Skills and Experience

Position: Lead Azure Cloud & DevOps Specialist
Location: Remote – UK Only
Compensation: Up to £75,000 per year
Eligibility: Applicants must reside in the UK; sponsorship is not available.