Azure Devops Engineer - Testing

Posted 3 days 7 hours ago by Cognizant

£80,000 - £100,000 Annual
Permanent
Full Time
Other
London, United Kingdom
Job Description

We are looking for a highly Devops Engineer with a strong background in software testing, development, and DevOps. The ideal candidate will have hands on experience across a wide range of technologies including Java, Node.js, CI/CD, Terraform, Azure, Docker, and service virtualisation. This role also involves working with cutting edge AI technologies and infrastructure as code (IaC) implementations.

Candidates should be SC cleared

Key Responsibilities
  • Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, Maven, and other DevOps tools.
  • Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform for consistent and repeatable environment provisioning.
  • Work with Azure cloud services and Azure Foundry to deploy and manage test environments.
  • Create and manage Docker containers for isolated and reproducible test setups.
  • Collaborate on the development of Agenti AI solutions using various LLM models hosted on Azure Foundry.
  • Apply service virtualisation techniques to simulate unavailable or third party services during testing.
  • Debug complex issues in Java and Node.js applications, providing detailed root cause analysis and resolution.
  • Design and implement scalable automated test frameworks using Java and Node.js.
  • Develop and execute automated test suites for functional, regression, and non functional testing (e.g., performance, scalability, reliability).
  • Perform API testing and ensure robust validation of service integrations.
  • Ensure test environments are secure, scalable, and aligned with production configurations.
  • Document test strategies, plans, and results clearly and concisely.
  • Communicate effectively with cross functional teams including developers, DevOps engineers, and product owners.
Required Skills & Experience
  • Proven experience in software testing and automation development.
  • Experience in building automation frameworks from scratch.
  • Strong programming skills in Java and Node.js.
  • Hands on experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., GitHub Actions, Maven).
  • Expertise in Terraform for IaC and cloud resource provisioning.
  • Experience with Azure cloud services and Azure Foundry.
  • Familiarity with Docker and container orchestration.
  • Experience in API testing and service virtualisation.
  • Understanding of non functional testing principles.
  • Demonstrated ability to debug and resolve issues in complex systems.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Certifications in testing (e.g., ISTQB), cloud (e.g., Azure), or DevOps are a plus.
  • Experience with AI/ML technologies and LLM integration is highly desirable.
  • Familiarity with container orchestration tools (e.g., Kubernetes) is a bonus.