Location: London - Hybrid - 4 days per week onsite Start Day: ASAP Contract Rate: £485 per day inside IR35 Duration: 12 months initially Role Overview Our client is seeking an experienced Azure DevOps Engineer to design, implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure automation, cloud environments and DevOps best practices on Microsoft Azure. This role requires strong hands-on experience across Azure services, Infrastructure as Code, containerisation, monitoring and release management. Key Responsibilities * Design and maintain Azure DevOps YAML CI/CD pipelines. * Automate build, deployment, testing and release processes. * Manage Azure infrastructure using Terraform, ARM Templates and Bicep. * Support Azure services including VMs, App Services, AKS, Azure Functions and Storage Accounts. * Deploy and manage Docker and Kubernetes (AKS) environments. * Implement monitoring and logging using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Application Insights and Grafana. * Develop automation scripts using PowerShell, Azure CLI, Bash or Python. * Implement DevSecOps practices, vulnerability scanning and compliance checks. * Collaborate with Development, QA, Security and Operations teams. Skills & Experience * 6+ years' experience in Azure DevOps. * Strong hands-on experience with Azure Cloud Services. * Expertise in Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines using YAML. * Experience with Terraform, ARM Templates and Bicep. * Experience with Git, Azure Repos and GitHub. * Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes (AKS). * Experience with Azure Monitor, Application Insights and Log Analytics. * Knowledge of networking, security, identity management and RBAC. * Strong scripting skills in PowerShell, Bash, Python or Azure CLI. * Experience working within Agile/Scrum environments. * Excellent communication, stakeholder management, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. Desirable * Azure certifications (AZ-104, AZ-400 and/or AZ-305). * Experience with DevSecOps, enterprise cloud migrations and multi-region deployments. * Exposure to SRE concepts. * Experience with GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD or Bamboo. * Knowledge of MLOps, Databricks, Snowflake, Kafka/Event Streaming, Ansible or Chef. * Knowledge of FinOps and Azure cost optimisation. * Experience working within BFSI environments with security and compliance requirements. * Familiarity with SonarQube, Nexus, Artifactory, Veracode, Checkmarx or Fortify. If you have the relevant skills and experience, please do apply promptly to be considered
Azure DevOps Engineer in London employer: Queen Square Recruitment Ltd
Queen Square Recruitment Ltd is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Wokingham where innovation and collaboration thrive. Employees benefit from competitive contract rates, a strong focus on professional development, and the opportunity to work with cutting-edge Cisco technologies, ensuring meaningful contributions to high-performing network solutions. The company fosters a culture of teamwork and continuous improvement, making it an attractive place for experienced professionals seeking to advance their careers.
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