The role: Simmons & Simmons is on the lookout for a skilled Solution s DevOps Engineer to join our pioneering technology team. This role is perfect for someone who is passionate about leveraging Large Language Models (LLMs) to revolutionize the legal tech landscape. This is a unique opportunity to join a brand new team in a newly created position. It's an exciting time as we enhance our capability to transform legal services using cutting-edge AI technologies. You will have the opportunity to work closely with our firm's AI Programme lead and the Champions network to develop and deliver innovative services and products. The successful candidate will join us in pioneering the future of legal services and be part of a dynamic team that is at the forefront of technological advancements. This is the perfect role for someone passionate about AI and eager to make a significant impact This role involves working with our LLM / GenAI and IT development teams to support the building of innovative enterprise grade software solutions. You’ll be responsible for deploying solutions, identifying production issues and implementing cloud integrations to meet our legal needs. While automating wherever possible though code to continuously improve efficiency. What will you do: Lead the deployment of cloud solutions using infrastructure as code, focusing on AI-driven applications and working alongside the developers & product owner Work on automating and improving development and release processes, ensuring systems are secure against cybersecurity threats. Participate in technology evaluation and continuous process improvement activities to enhance operational efficiency. Act as a technical project lead, developing, enhancing, and maintaining automation tools for cloud enablement. Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to maintain and optimize our IT infrastructure, ensuring compliance and security. Provide Level 3 Support, identifying and resolving incidents quickly and effectively. Engage in project management decisions, from planning to execution, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives. Keep up-to-date with the latest trends and advancements in AI/ML, NLP, and related fields, actively integrating innovative technologies to keep our services at the forefront of the legal tech industry. Ensure solutions are high-performing, resilient, secure and governed according to defined patterns & architecture principles Stay abreast of the latest advancements in AI/ML, NLP, and related technologies, evaluating and incorporating them into our projects to maintain our competitive edge. What we are looking for: BSc in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. Minimum of 5 years of experience in infrastructure, with at least 3 years in DevOps, specifically within the Microsoft Azure ecosystem. Strong cloud engineering / DevOps skills and a strong interest in AI/LLM development. Good understanding of Python and ML frameworks for AI development. Extensive experience with Microsoft Azure, including Azure Document Intelligence, Azure Networking, and Azure Security Principles. Good understanding of AI development tools and practices within the Microsoft ecosystem. Excellent communication skills, able to articulate complex technical issues to non-technical stakeholders. A commitment to Quality Assurance, Continuous Improvement, and adherence to best practices. Ability to work effectively as part of a diverse and inclusive team. Logical and analytical mindset, with a strong practical focus and a problem-solving attitude. Effective at scheduling, prioritizing work, and communicating complex topics in plain English. Motivational technical leadership, collaborative team spirit, and a commitment to continuous learning and development. Flexibility and willingness to work out of hours when required and undertake occasional international travel to support business needs. Here at Simmons & Simmons: Simmons & Simmons is a place where dynamic minds thrive. Our culture is built on work that matters, you will work on inspirational and thought-provoking projects, using your influence to create positive impact for our clients, society and the planet. We also ensure that everyone’s voice is heard from day one, irrespective of job title, qualification, or background. You’ll be encouraged to have an enquiring mind and share ideas that can drive the firm forward. Through innovative learning and development opportunities, you will be provided with a platform to excel, enabling you to exceed your career ambitions and do things you never thought were possible. Some key information: We offer a competitive package including bonuses dependant on role/level, private medical insurance and pension contribution. Our global skills academy provides our people, regardless of their role and location, with excellent learning opportunities (including live workshops, podcasts, short videos and practical learning experiences). We have adopted a hybrid working approach with a requirement for a minimum of three days in the office with flexibility dependant on role/team/client demands. We bring together the best legal advice from our established legal teams with non-traditional capabilities via Simmons & Simmons Solutions that enhance, expand and differentiate the Simmons offering. We are proud to rank as a Stonewall Top Global Employer and a Top 75 Employer for Social Mobility. We have a range of social and sports committees, summer and winter parties and monthly get togethers. We have a range of diversity networks to connect people and celebrate our differences which is integral to our inclusive culture. All UK offices have their own artwork collections – including Damien Hirst and Tracey Emin pieces in the London office. We have a long-standing history in supporting the art community especially up-and-coming artists. We have recently introduced a Strategic Advisory Council which is a mix of associates and business services who will propose strategic initiatives that align with our firm's mission and support the delivery of our Business Plan, shaping the future of our next-generation law firm. Equal opportunities: We are committed to fostering equality, diversity and inclusion within our firm and to ensuring equal employment opportunities. We believe that this commitment creates a vibrant and rewarding work environment. We are therefore committed to: Upholding equal opportunities, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, belief, age, disability, sexual orientation, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity, marital status, or pregnancy, including maternity and paternity. This commitment extends to addressing any instances of perceived or associative discrimination and harassment. We also ensure fair treatment during recruitment and selection processes for those who are serving or have served in the armed forces, along with their families. Accommodating requests for flexible working arrangements whenever possible. We encourage you to discuss your needs with us if this is something you require. Making our roles accessible to individuals with diverse abilities. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know so we can meet your needs. We offer a range of employee networks to support our colleagues. More information about these networks can be found in the D&I Information booklet that candidates are sent when invited to interview. We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. We are looking for individuals who are passionate and eager to learn and grow with us. Your unique experiences and perspectives could be a great addition to our team. If you’re interested in finding out more about this position, please contact the Recruitment Team. To apply for the role, click on the link at the bottom of the page or visit our career page for more details.