Job Description
SC Cleared Senior Azure DevOps Engineer - Data Platform
We are looking for a Senior DevOps Engineer to support the continued development of a large-scale Azure data platform within a major public-sector programme. You will join a specialist cloud infrastructure team responsible for providing secure, scalable and resilient platforms that underpin critical digital services.
The Role
You will develop and support Azure-based data services, create automated deployment pipelines and improve the tooling used by engineering teams. The role requires a hands-on engineer who can operate autonomously, take ownership of loosely defined technical challenges and turn them into reliable production solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines and Azure DevOps toolchains.
- Build and support solutions across Azure Data Factory, Synapse Analytics and Azure Data Lake.
- Provision and manage cloud infrastructure using Terraform and configuration-as-code practices.
- Work with product teams to understand requirements, assess tooling and implement platform improvements.
- Support live environments, troubleshoot operational issues and improve monitoring and resilience.
- Lead technical investigations, proofs of concept and test-and-learn initiatives.
- Guide other engineers and promote strong engineering ownership across delivery teams.
Essential
- Strong applied experience across Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse Analytics and Azure Data Lake.
- Proven experience developing and supporting Azure cloud applications or platforms.
- Hands-on experience writing and maintaining Terraform.
- Experience working with Linux, Unix or Windows environments, including Scripting and automation.
- Strong CI/CD pipeline experience, ideally using GitLab.
- Experience working within an Agile DevOps, platform engineering or software engineering environment.
- Ability to operate with autonomy and resolve complex technical issues.
- Previous experience supporting, mentoring or developing engineers.
Desirable
- Recent hands-on experience with Databricks.
- Experience with Kafka and Kafka Connect.
- Knowledge of monitoring and observability tooling such as Prometheus and Grafana.
- Previous experience delivering large-scale public-sector or highly regulated services.
The Details
- Contract role
- IR35 Status: Inside IR35
- Rate: £370-375
- Location: Aligned to Newcastle or Leeds
If you are an experienced Azure DevOps Engineer with strong data-platform expertise, please apply with your latest CV for further information.
SC Cleared Azure DevOps Engineer in London employer: SR2 - Socially Responsible Recruitment
As a Salesforce Platform Manager within a major transformation programme in London, you will be part of a dynamic and supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. With the flexibility of remote work combined with one day a week onsite, you will enjoy a balanced work-life environment while contributing to impactful projects in the public sector. The company offers competitive rates and opportunities for continuous learning, making it an excellent employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
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