Senior Platform / DevOps Engineer (Azure) OUTSIDE IR35

Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Platform / DevOps Engineer to design, build, secure, and operate a scalable, multi-region Azure cloud platform. This role focuses on cloud platform engineering, DevSecOps practices, automation, and operational excellence.

Key Requirements

• Deep hands-on expertise with Microsoft Azure (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS), including compute, networking, security, and data services
• Strong experience designing and implementing Azure Landing Zones using the Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF)
• Proven experience migrating on-prem workloads to Azure (rehosting, re-platforming, refactoring)
• Extensive experience with AKS, Docker, and container orchestration
• Strong Infrastructure as Code experience (Terraform, PowerShell; Bash/Packer desirable)
• Experience building CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps YAML with integrated security tooling
• Strong cloud security background (TLS/SSL, certificates, WAF, IAM, secrets management, vulnerability management)
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Role & Responsibilities

• Design, build, and operate secure, highly available, multi-region Azure platforms
• Champion DevSecOps practices and secure-by-design principles
• Lead and support cloud migration and platform modernisation initiatives
• Build and maintain reusable IaC modules, automation, and deployment pipelines
• Implement monitoring, logging, alerting, dashboards, and cost-optimisation strategies
• Support platform operations, incident management, SLAs, and scheduled maintenance
• Collaborate closely with engineering, architecture, and operations teams
• Continuously improve platform reliability, security posture, and operational processes
• Create and maintain operational, security, and runbook documentation

Mandatory Skills

• Azure platform engineering and operations at scale
• Azure Landing Zone (CAF) design and implementation
• Terraform-based IaC and scripting (PowerShell required)
• Kubernetes (AKS) administration and container security
• CI/CD pipelines with integrated security scanning (SAST, DAST, container scanning)
• Cloud security controls, monitoring, BCP, and disaster recovery
• Strong understanding of Agile delivery and modern operations practices

We are working exclusively with this organisation. To be considered, please apply. A 30-minute introductory call will follow. The interview process consists of a single 1.5-hour interview stage. This role is offered on a 12-month rolling contract with an immediate start date.