Remote DevOps Engineer in Wakefield

Please note this role is UK only.

We are KOPE and we are dedicated to revolutionising how we design and construct the build environment. KOPE is the only purpose-built software platform for offsite construction. We enable the transition from traditional construction by integrating offsite processes and products. We instantly apply real-world products directly to design models, allowing the worlds of design and manufacturing to come together as one. We are building a better future. Join us.

The Role

We are seeking a highly skilled DevOps Engineer to design, build, and maintain secure, scalable, and resilient cloud infrastructure. This role combines operational efficiency with a strong security mindset, ensuring that our platforms are reliable, compliant, and continuously improving. You will play a key role in shaping our cloud strategy, enhancing our CI/CD capabilities, and embedding security best practices throughout the development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage scalable and highly available cloud infrastructure in Microsoft Azure
• Build and maintain disaster recovery (DR) and failover strategies to ensure business continuity
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code using Pulumi (existing knowledge of Terraform or similar also acceptable)
• Ensure infrastructure is version-controlled, reusable, and aligned with best practices
• Maintain and enhance existing pipelines in Azure DevOps
• Design and implement modern CI/CD workflows to improve build, test, and deployment processes
• Evaluate and lead potential migration to more mature or scalable tooling platforms
• Integrate security practices into all stages of the development and deployment lifecycle
• Manage and optimise vulnerability scanning tools and processes
• Analyse and prioritise security findings, working with teams to remediate risks
• Act as the primary liaison for external penetration testing providers and internal stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with security standards and organisational policies

Strong experience with Microsoft Azure cloud services and architecture

Proven experience with Infrastructure as Code (preferably Pulumi, ideally with C#)

Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools (Azure DevOps and at least one other, e.g. Jenkins, Teamcity, Github actions, Octopus Deploy etc)

Solid understanding of cloud security principles and DevSecOps practices

Experience with vulnerability management tools and processes

Familiarity with disaster recovery planning and implementation

Desirable Skills

• Experience migrating CI/CD platforms or modernising build systems
• Knowledge of containerisation and orchestration (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
• Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools
• Understanding of compliance frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, SOC 2)
• Experience and understanding of the changing nature of AI involvement in this area and how to employ it

Remote first Flexible working style Relaxed and fun culture Greenfield development with no legacy apps Autonomy & responsibility encouraged Generous holiday allowance - 23 days paid holiday plus public and