DevOps Engineer

Nordcloud group; City of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cloud implementation firm in the UK seeks an experienced DevOps Engineer to manage Azure cloud infrastructure and implement CI/CD pipelines. The ideal candidate has strong experience with Azure DevOps, GitHub, and a background in consulting or public sector projects. This role offers flexible working hours and a comprehensive benefits package including training budgets and health care provisions.

Benefits

Individual training budget

Flexible working hours

Hybrid working model

Private health care

Mobile phone allowance

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of hands‑on industry experience in DevOps roles.
• Minimum 1 year of hands‑on use of GitHub.
• Proven background in consulting or public sector projects.
• Strong understanding of Azure DevOps and CI/CD principles.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps.
• Manage Azure cloud infrastructure and support containerized deployments.
• Collaborate with teams to improve deployment automation.
• Implement and maintain infrastructure as code (IaC).

Skills

Azure Certified

Experience with GitHub

Understanding of CI/CD principles

Tools

Azure DevOps

GitHub

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

Job description

Join Nordcloud and be part of the European cloud revolution. We supercharge our customers to innovate in hyperscaler cloud, enabling seamless migration, advanced security, and data-driven success.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions
• Manage Azure cloud infrastructure, including provisioning, monitoring, and cost optimization.
• Support containerized deployments (Docker/Kubernetes) aligned with customer cloud governance and security standards.
• Collaborate with developers, architects, and delivery teams to streamline release management and improve deployment automation.
• Own, support, and improve the programme's use of GitHub as the single source of all code repositories in the organization
• Ensure code quality, branching strategies, and repository structure are maintained according to best practices.
• Implement and maintain infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like ARM templates, Bicep, or Terraform.
• Oversee security, compliance, and audit readiness, adhering to customer and public sector standards.
• Provide technical consultancy and guidance to internal teams and stakeholders on Azure DevOps, GitHub, and automation practices.
• Troubleshoot and resolve build, deployment, and performance issues, ensuring high availability and reliability.

Requirements

• Azure Certified (e.g., AZ-104, AZ-400, or equivalent).

About you

• Minimum 3 years of hands‑on industry experience in DevOps roles.
• Minimum 1 year of hands‑on use of GitHub. Preference will be given to candidates with the GitHub Foundations Certificate (GH-900)
• Proven background in consulting or public sector projects.
• Strong understanding of Azure DevOps, GitHub Enterprise, and SLDC and CI/CD principles.

We encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet all of the requirements. We value your growth potential and enthusiasm!

What we offer

• Individual training budget and exam fees for certifications
• Flexible working hours and hybrid working model
• Company laptop and needed equipment
• Local package such as up to 7% matched pension contributions, extensive private health care, Bupa dental plan, and a seasonal ticket loan, enhanced maternity and parental leave, gym expense or well‑being monthly and mobile phone allowance

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About Nordcloud

Nordcloud is a European leader in cloud implementation, application development, managed services and training. It’s a recognised cloud-native pioneer with a proven track record helping organisations leverage public cloud in a way that balances quick wins, immediate savings and sustainable value.

Nordcloud is triple‑certified across Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud Platform – with 10 European hubs, over 1,300 employees and has delivered over 1,000 successful cloud projects for companies ranging from midsize to large corporates.

Our clients benefit from multi‑cloud expertise that guides best practices, preempts pitfalls, provides essential technical support and steers teams through cultural change. From strategy planning to application management, we take our customers through the whole cloud journey to drive real business outcomes from cloud technology.

Nordcloud values diversity and is dedicated to providing equal opportunities for all candidates and employees.