Contract DevOps Engineer - £320p/d Outside IR35

• Remote
• Azure - Docker/Kubernetes
• Scripting (Bash/Python)

DevOps Engineer - Azure - CI/CD - IAC
Location: Berkshire, United Kingdom (Remote)
Day Rate: £320 per day
Type: Contract (Outside IR35)

About the Role
We are seeking a talented and driven DevOps Engineer to join a dynamic and fast-growing company.

As a DevOps Engineer, you will play a critical role in automating development and deployment processes, facilitating seamless collaboration between development and operations, and ensuring system performance, scalability, and security.

Key Responsibilities:

• Set up and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate building, testing, and deploying code
• Use Azure Pipelines to automate infrastructure provisioning and management
• Write automation scripts in Bash or Python to streamline processes and enhance workflows
• Manage cloud resources using Azure, and work with Docker and Kubernetes for containerised application deployment
• Implement monitoring tools, alerting systems, and conduct root cause analyses to support incident management
• Apply security best practices including encryption, identity and access management, vulnerability scanning, and compliance with regulatory standards such as GDPR, HIPAA, and PCI-DSS
• Act as a bridge between development and operations teams, ensuring alignment on processes and objectives
• Automate software release processes, implement rollback strategies, and manage version control effectively

About You:

• Experience with Linux and Windows Server administration
• Skilled in using Git and branching and merging strategies
• Proficient in Azure Pipelines and cloud technologies, particularly Azure
• Confident with containerisation and orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes
• Skilled in Scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or PowerShell
• Knowledgeable in security best practices
• Familiarity with both relational databases such as MSSQL and NoSQL databases like MongoDB
• Strong communication skills with excellent problem-solving abilities
• Adaptable and able to thrive in fast-paced, evolving environments
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and DevOps practices

Note: Candidates must be based in the United Kingdom and have the legal right to work.