Remote Senior Azure DevOps Engineer

Description:

• CloudKubed is an innovative digital and cloud transformation consultancy trusted by customers to deliver significant technology transformation programmes within both the public and private sectors.
• The company is looking for a Senior Azure DevOps Engineer to join their team.
• The role involves designing, building, and maintaining tools and infrastructure that empower technical teams to deliver high-quality software efficiently and reliably.
• Responsibilities include managing Azure accounts and subscriptions, developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using GitHub and GitHub Actions, overseeing Linux and Windows server distributions, and implementing Azure networking and storage services.
• The engineer will utilize Terraform for automated deployment, ensure systems are highly available and secure, and collaborate with development teams to manage applications on Azure.
• The role emphasizes reducing complexity in infrastructure and avoiding over-engineering solutions.

Requirements:

• A high degree of knowledge and understanding of Azure, including Azure CAF, accounts, subscriptions, and Landing Zones design is required.
• Candidates must have at least one Azure certification, preferably Azure Administrator Associate (AZ104).
• Expertise in implementing and maintaining Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform is essential.
• Strong experience with TypeScript and Python is required, along with proficiency in scripting languages such as Bash and PowerShell.
• Hands-on experience with GitHub and GitHub Actions as part of the CI/CD pipeline, following GitOps best practices, is necessary.
• Proficiency in managing Linux-based servers, including distributions like Debian, Fedora, and Ubuntu is required.
• Knowledge of Windows Server operating systems, such as Windows Server 2019 and Windows Server 2022, is needed.
• In-depth experience with containerization technologies such as Docker, as well as container networking and storage management, is essential.
• Candidates should promote and adhere to Agile principles, focusing on iterative development and collaboration across teams.
• Knowledge of implementing security best practices to ensure infrastructure reliability and scalability is required.
• Desirable requirements include knowledge of monitoring and logging tools, experience with other programming languages, and relevant certifications.

Benefits:

• The position offers a 10% performance-related bonus.
• Flexible and remote working options are available.
• Private healthcare is provided via the partner Vitality Health.
• Opportunities for training and certifications are included.
• Regular events and meetups are organized for team engagement.
• Employees will receive training and opportunities to grow their careers within the industry.
• Annual leave is 28 days per annum, plus bank holidays.
• An extra day off for your birthday is provided.
• An additional paid day of leave for volunteering and wellbeing is also offered.