Outside IR35, Hybrid, Flexible on Location so UK wide, Azure, Application Build, AKS, ACI, Docker, Kubernetes
My leading client is looking for a DevOps Engineer to join then ASAP, you will design, build, and maintain cloud‑native infrastructure on Microsoft Azure, with a strong focus on container platforms and Kubernetes. You'll enable high‑quality software delivery through modern CI/CD practices, ensure platform reliability, and embed security and compliance across all environments. This role combines hands‑on engineering with collaboration, documentation, and knowledge sharing to uplift the wider team.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, deploy, and manage workloads on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
- Manage container images and security scanning using Azure Container Registry (ACR)
- Support containerized and serverless workloads using ACI and Azure App Services
- Configure and operate Azure API Management (APIM) including policies and authentication
- Lead application containerization using Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm
- Build and maintain container‑native CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps (CircleCI/GitHub Actions beneficial)
- Implement container security, Pod Security Standards, network policies, and governance via Azure Policy
- Manage AKS cluster operations including upgrades, node pools, and autoscaling
- Integrate workloads with Azure Key Vault and ensure strong IAM/RBAC controls
- Implement monitoring using Azure Monitor for Containers
- Respond to incidents, support root cause analysis, and maintain runbooks and documentation
- Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory standards (CQC, GDP, NMC, GPHC, ICO)
Skills & Experience
- Strong experience with Microsoft Azure and container platforms
- Certifications such as AZ‑104, AZ‑305, AZ‑400, or AKS‑focused credentials
- Proven experience designing and operating AKS clusters
- Expertise in Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, and container orchestration
- Advanced CI/CD pipeline experience in Azure DevOps
- Solid understanding of cloud security, IAM, and compliance frameworks
- Strong communication skills with a passion for mentoring and documentation
If this sounds of interest and you are available immediately, please reach out