Devops Engineer

About Our Client

The client is a leading financial services company in Manchester

Job Description

The ideal candidate will be strongly focused on Azure cloud, but will have a good understanding of, and ability to maintain, on premise infrastructure. The team working will cover all aspects of infrastructure from the network layer, storage, hypervisor layer, database and server operating systems.

Main skills to possess for the role of Azure Cloud Specialist:

• Proven experience of on-prem to Azure cloud migrations as an Azure Administrator, DevOps Engineer, or similar role
• In-depth knowledge of Azure services, including virtual machines, databases, networking, and security
• Hands-on experience with automation tools such as PowerShell, Azure CLI, ARM templates, and Terraform
• Proficiency in configuring and managing CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or similar platforms
• Strong understanding of DevOps principles, agile methodologies, and software development lifecycle (SDLC)
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Document infrastructure configurations, processes, and procedures to facilitate knowledge sharing and troubleshooting
• Effective communication and collaboration skills

The Successful Applicant

The ideal candidate will be adept in both Azure Cloud and Azure on premise environments.

They will also have in depth exposure to the following:

• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Knowledge of infrastructure as code (Terraform) concepts and practices
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools such as Azure Monitor, Azure Log Analytics
• Understanding of microservices architecture and distributed systems
• Familiarity with compliance standards such as GDPR, HIPAA, and SOC 2
• Is an Azure DevOps Engineer ExpertAzure certifications such as Azure Administrator Associate (AZ104)

• Discretionary Bonus
• Pension
• Private medical
• Life insurance plus more