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Working fully remote (UK Based) a skilled Lead Azure Platform Engineer is required to guide DevOps practices, working across multiple engineering teams to design, implement, and optimise the cloud architecture and CI/CD pipelines. In this leadership role, you'll provide strategic direction, serve as a technical mentor, and act as the design authority on key initiatives, ensuring the infrastructure is secure, scalable, and aligned with business goals.You will be expected to
- Set the strategic vision for Azure DevOps practices across engineering squads.
- Design, implement, and maintain cloud architectures in Microsoft Azure.
- Guide and mentor engineering teams, promoting collaboration and innovation.
- Align all DevOps projects with company goals and industry best practices.
- Standardise and share DevOps knowledge across teams, fostering continuous improvement and automation.
The Lead Azure DevOps Engineer must boast
- 8+ years in DevOps, with 5+ years focused on Azure.
- Expertise with Azure cloud services (e.g., Azure DNS, App Services, Blob Storage).
- Proficiency with IaC tools (e.g., Terraform), CI/CD, and containerisation technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
- Strong scripting skills (PowerShell, Python, or Bash) and excellent networking knowledge.
- Experience in monitoring, logging, and application performance tools.
- Familiarity with common programming languages (Java, JavaScript, Go).
- Experience in vulnerability management and cyber security.
- Knowledge of data engineering and single sign-on tools.
If you're a DevOps expert with a passion for innovation and team mentorship, we'd love to hear from you!
