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!