Overview
In this hybrid role you will own and evolve the cloud infrastructure for a growing data business, focusing on Azure reliability, security, and cost efficiency. You’ll drive a migration programme and establish DevOps standards, IaC, CI/CD, and observability to scale a B2B data platform. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to improve developer experience and platform reliability, making a meaningful impact as the platform grows.
Pay / Benefits
- private healthcare after probation
- charity donation scheme
- work-from-anywhere week
- hybrid working
- regular team events
Responsibilities
- Own and manage the Azure cloud estate with emphasis on security, reliability and cost control
- Lead adoption of Terraform and Infrastructure as Code to bring existing infrastructure under management
- Operate Kubernetes workloads including deployments, ingress, scaling, upgrades, troubleshooting and daily platform operations
- Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps
- Support cloud migration and separation projects across Azure and GCP
- Design, automate and test disaster recovery and business continuity solutions
- Improve monitoring, alerting and observability across the platform
- Manage cloud security, identity, secrets and certificates
- Provide technical guidance on Azure architecture and platform engineering
- Troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues and act as senior escalation point
- Collaborate with development/technology teams to boost platform reliability and developer experience
Key requirements
- Experience with Azure cloud estate management
- Proficiency with Terraform and Infrastructure as Code
- Kubernetes administration and operations
- CI/CD tooling experience (Azure DevOps)
- Cloud migration and multi-cloud (Azure and GCP)
- Disaster recovery and business continuity design
- Monitoring and observability practices
- Security, identity, secrets, and certificate management
- Ability to provide senior technical guidance and escalation
- Strong collaboration with development teams
- Collaborative mindset
- Strong communication
- Problem-solving under pressure
- Azure cloud engineering
- Terraform / Infrastructure as Code
- Kubernetes
Lead DevOps Engineer employer: Oscar
Join a dynamic and innovative software and Business Intelligence organisation in Hertford, where you'll thrive in a hybrid work environment that promotes flexibility and collaboration. As a Data Consultant, you'll enjoy a varied role with opportunities for professional growth, including managing projects from inception to deployment and engaging with a European customer base. The company fosters a supportive culture that values continuous learning and offers exposure to exciting industry events, making it an excellent employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding work.
