Tech & Digital

Azure DevOps Specialist

  • Location

    England

  • Sector:

    Cloud, Infrastructure & Support

  • Job type:

    Contract

  • Salary:

    Up to £0.00 per annum

  • Contact:

    Tony Jones

  • Contact email:

    t.jones@ioassociates.co.uk

  • Job ref:

    BBBH162322_1749827918


Location: Remote
Contract Length: 6 months
Day Rate: £500 - 550 per day (outside IR35)


About the Role:


We are seeking an experienced Azure DevOps Specialist to support a major digital transformation project within the water sector. This role is critical to a programme focused on migrating key infrastructure from on-premises environments to Microsoft Azure.
You'll play a hands-on role in designing, building, and deploying secure, scalable cloud solutions, working closely with engineering, security, and delivery teams to accelerate the organisation's cloud adoption journey.


Key Responsibilities:


  • Design and implement automated Azure infrastructure using Terraform or Bicep.

  • Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and YAML.

  • Support the migration of on-prem systems and workloads to Azure cloud services.

  • Integrate and manage Azure Active Directory for secure identity and access management.

  • Implement cloud governance aligned with security and compliance standards.

  • Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure the delivery of robust, repeatable infrastructure.

  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of DevOps practices and cloud engineering standards.

Key Skills & Experience:


  • Deep hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure, including Azure AD, Azure DevOps, and core Azure services.

  • Strong knowledge of Infrastructure as Code using Terraform or Bicep.

  • Proven experience with CI/CD pipelines and YAML-based automation.

  • Strong understanding of cloud security, compliance, and governance practices.

  • Scripting ability in PowerShell, Bash, or equivalent.

  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in collaborative, cross-functional teams.


Location: Remote
Contract Length: 6 months
Day Rate: £500 - 550 per day (outside IR35)


About the Role:


We are seeking an experienced Azure DevOps Specialist to support a major digital transformation project within the water sector. This role is critical to a programme focused on migrating key infrastructure from on-premises environments to Microsoft Azure.
You'll play a hands-on role in designing, building, and deploying secure, scalable cloud solutions, working closely with engineering, security, and delivery teams to accelerate the organisation's cloud adoption journey.


Key Responsibilities:


  • Design and implement automated Azure infrastructure using Terraform or Bicep.

  • Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and YAML.

  • Support the migration of on-prem systems and workloads to Azure cloud services.

  • Integrate and manage Azure Active Directory for secure identity and access management.

  • Implement cloud governance aligned with security and compliance standards.

  • Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure the delivery of robust, repeatable infrastructure.

  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of DevOps practices and cloud engineering standards.

Key Skills & Experience:


  • Deep hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure, including Azure AD, Azure DevOps, and core Azure services.

  • Strong knowledge of Infrastructure as Code using Terraform or Bicep.

  • Proven experience with CI/CD pipelines and YAML-based automation.

  • Strong understanding of cloud security, compliance, and governance practices.

  • Scripting ability in PowerShell, Bash, or equivalent.

  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in collaborative, cross-functional teams.