About the role
About The Company Sanderson is a leading professional services company renowned for delivering innovative technology solutions and consulting services to a diverse range of clients across various industries. With a commitment to excellence and a focus on digital transformation, Sanderson helps organizations optimize their operations, enhance security, and achieve their strategic goals through cutting-edge technology and expert guidance. Our team of dedicated professionals works collaboratively to provide tailored solutions that drive growth and efficiency, ensuring our clients stay ahead in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
About The Role We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Azure DevOps Engineer to join our dynamic team on a 6-month initial contract basis. This role is pivotal in designing and establishing modern DevOps capabilities within a greenfield Azure environment. As a Senior Azure DevOps Engineer, you will take a lead role in developing continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, automating infrastructure, and implementing cloud governance and security best practices. Your expertise will be instrumental in creating a scalable, secure, and efficient cloud infrastructure that aligns with organizational objectives and industry standards.
This position offers a hybrid working arrangement based in Bristol, providing flexibility for remote work while maintaining close collaboration with the team onsite. The role is inside IR35, offering a competitive daily rate of £650, and is ideal for professionals looking to leverage their DevOps expertise in a challenging and rewarding environment.
Qualifications The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background with proven experience in Azure DevOps and cloud infrastructure automation. Relevant qualifications include hands-on experience with Azure services, Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools, and scripting languages. Certifications such as AZ-104, AZ-305, or AZ-400 are highly desirable and demonstrate a commitment to professional development. Candidates should have excellent problem-solving skills, the ability to work collaboratively across teams, and a proactive approach to implementing best practices in DevOps and security.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines utilizing Azure DevOps and GitHub to facilitate seamless software delivery.
- Build, manage, and optimize Azure infrastructure components using Terraform, ensuring scalability and reliability.
- Automate configuration management and deployment processes through Ansible and scripting languages such as PowerShell, Bash, or Python.
- Establish and enforce DevOps standards, including branching strategies, release processes, and deployment methodologies.
- Integrate security, compliance, and quality assurance checks into the delivery pipelines to uphold organizational standards and industry regulations.
- Collaborate closely with infrastructure, development, security, and architecture teams to ensure alignment and effective implementation of DevOps practices.
- Monitor and troubleshoot cloud environments, providing ongoing improvements to enhance system performance and security.
Benefits Joining Sanderson as a Senior Azure DevOps Engineer offers an engaging opportunity to work on innovative projects within a supportive and inclusive environment. You will benefit from flexible working arrangements, competitive daily rates, and the chance to develop your skills through exposure to the latest cloud technologies and practices. Our commitment to professional growth includes access to training resources and certification support, fostering continuous learning. Additionally, you will be part of a collaborative team that values diversity, inclusion, and mutual respect, ensuring a positive and empowering workplace experience.
Equal Opportunity
At Sanderson, we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or any other characteristic protected by law. We value the unique perspectives and experiences each individual brings and strive to create an environment where everyone can thrive. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please inform us when applying or speak directly with our recruiters so we can accommodate your needs.
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