Azure Devops Engineer

Azure DevOps Engineer *Active Security Clearance (SC) is required for this position. 12 month FTC Vacancy - Remote UK - London/Hybrid Office The Company We are a specialist Data Engineering, Cloud and Analytics consultancy focused on supporting our clients in successfully delivering on their digital transformation programs. Our aim is to ensure we deliver value from our client’s data using innovative approaches that improve their data capabilities, analytics and data governance. With demand for our services from our clients at an all-time high and continuous growth and success within our market sector, we are embarking on a major recruitment drive and keen to recruit talented DevOps Engineers to join our project delivery team. We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Azure DevOps Engineer to join our dynamic and innovative team. As an Azure DevOps Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining our continuous integration and deployment pipelines using Microsoft Azure DevOps. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to automate and streamline our software delivery processes, ensuring efficiency, reliability, and scalability Key Responsibilities: As a DevOps Engineer, your main responsibilities would be: * Design and implement continuous integration and deployment pipelines using Azure DevOps tools and services. * Collaborate with development teams to understand application requirements and architect appropriate build and release processes. * Configure and manage source control repositories, branches, and policies within Azure DevOps. * Implement and manage build agents, build definitions, and release definitions for different software applications. * Develop and maintain automated build, deployment, and testing scripts and workflows. * Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to build and deployment failures, infrastructure provisioning, and application configuration. * Monitor and optimize the performance and scalability of Azure DevOps infrastructure and pipelines. * Collaborate with infrastructure teams to ensure proper configuration and provisioning of Azure resources. * Provide technical guidance and support to development teams for Azure DevOps-related tasks and best practices. * Stay updated with the latest trends and advancements in DevOps, Azure services, and related tools. Key Skills: * Proven experience as a DevOps Engineer or similar role, with a focus on Microsoft Azure and Azure DevOps. * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. * Strong knowledge of CI/CD concepts, practices, and tools. * Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps, including Azure Pipelines, Azure Repos, and Azure Artifacts. * Proficient in scripting languages such as PowerShell, Bash, or Python. * Solid understanding of infrastructure-as-code (IaC) concepts and experience with tools like Terraform or Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates. * Experience with containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes. * Familiarity with Agile and DevOps methodologies. * Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills. * Excellent communication and collaboration abilities. Preferred Qualifications: * Microsoft Azure certifications, such as Azure DevOps Engineer Expert or Azure Solutions Architect. * Experience with Azure infrastructure services, such as Azure Virtual Machines, Azure App Services, and Azure SQL Database. * Knowledge of configuration management tools like Ansible, Chef, or Puppet. * Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools like Azure Monitor, Application Insights, or ELK stack. Benefits: Join a rapidly expanding startup where personal growth is a part of our DNA. Benefit from a flexible work environment focused on deliverable outcomes. Receive private medical insurance through Aviva. Enjoy the benefits of a company pension plan through Nest. 25 days of annual leave plus UK bank holidays. Access Perkbox, a global employee rewards platform offering discounts, perks, and wellness resources. Participate in a generous employee referral program. A highly collaborative and collegial environment with opportunities for career advancement. Be encouraged to take bold steps and embrace a mindset of experimentation. Choose your preferred device, PC or Mac. Diversity & Inclusion: Here at Amber Labs, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace for all. Our commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion includes: Valuing the unique experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds of all employees and creating an environment where everyone feels welcomed, respected, and valued. Prohibiting all forms of harassment, bullying, discrimination, and victimisation and promoting a culture of dignity and respect for all. Educating all new hires on our Diversity and Inclusion policies and ensuring they are aware of their rights and responsibilities to create a safe and inclusive workplace. By taking these steps, we are dedicated to building a workplace that reflects and celebrates the diversity of our employees and communities. What Happens Next? Our Talent Acquisition team will be in touch to advise you on the next steps. We have a two-stage interview process for most of our consultants. In certain cases, we may include a third and final stage, which is a conversation with the company Partners. This will only be considered if deemed necessary