Senior Azure DevOps Engineer

London Stock Exchange Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial markets infrastructure provider in London seeks a Senior DevOps Engineer to drive Azure migration and enhance software delivery efficiency. The role demands hands-on experience with Azure, Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines. Key qualifications include a degree in Computer Science and 5-7 years of relevant experience. The organization fosters innovation and values diversity, offering a range of benefits to ensure employee well-being.

Benefits

Healthcare

Retirement planning

Paid volunteering days

Wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of hands-on experience as a Microsoft Azure Cloud senior DevOps Engineer.
• Strong understanding of cloud architecture including IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS models.
• Experience in Agile/Scrum methodology.

Responsibilities

• Design, implementation, and management of Azure cloud infrastructure.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automating deployment.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code using Terraform.

Skills

CI/CD pipelines

Docker

Kubernetes

Python

Terraform

Azure DevOps

Ansible

DataDog

Education

Degree in Computer Science Engineering or equivalent work experience

Tools

Azure

Terraform

Job description

**Role Overview:**We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Senior DevOps engineer to join our team, so we can achieve our goals in migrating Onprem / AWS application to Azure and improve performance and efficiency in our software delivery. An individual with a forthright attitude, comfortable challenging the status quo and is always striving to improve.**Responsibilities:*** **Design**, implementation, and management of our Azure cloud infrastructure and DevOps practices.* Develop, implement, and maintain **CI/CD pipelines** for automating the deployment of applications.* Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like **Terraform**, ARM templates.* Hands-on experience and understanding of containerization and orchestration with Azure **Kubernetes, Docker*** Design and implement monitoring and observability solutions to ensure the health and performance of cloud resources and applications.* Identify opportunities to **optimize cloud resources, improve performance, and reduce costs** through monitoring and analysis of system metrics.* **Automate** routine operational tasks and administrative workflows using scripting languages such as **Python / PowerShell** to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort.* Implement **security** best practices and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations in collaboration with security teams.* Providing **Level 2 application support** for technical issues, **Deploying fixes** and updates.* Understand our tools and processes so that you can contribute to their improvement and maturity.**Requirements:*** **5–7 years** of hands-on experience as a Microsoft Azure Cloud senior DEVOPS Engineer.* Strong understanding of cloud architecture, including IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS models.* In-depth knowledge of **CI/CD** pipelines, configuration management, and automation tools (e. g., Azure DevOps, Ansible, **Terraform**).* Experience with containerisation technologies such as **Docker and Kubernetes**.* Proficiency in scripting languages (e. g., Python) for automation tasks.* Knowledge of monitoring tools like **DataDog**.* Solid understanding of **networking concepts** and security best practices for cloud environments.* Experience in **migrating and transforming existing systems to the cloud** using Azure tools and best practices.* Demonstrated ability to adapt to new technologies and learn quickly* Experience in Agile/Scrum methodology**Qualification:*** Must have a degree in Computer Science Engineering or equivalent work experience* 3+ years in programming* 2+ years of experience of using build and deployment tools ( ex: Docker)* 1+ years in DevOps automation across various technologies* Azure Fundamentals AZ 900 /Azure Developer Associate, 2 years’ experience with Azure development tools AZ 204 /DevOps Engineer Expert: Either Azure Administrator Associate or Azure Developer Associate certified AZ 400 /Azure DevOps Security related certification (AZ-500)**About Company:****LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group)** is more than a diversified global financial markets infrastructure and data business. We are dedicated, open-access partners with a commitment to excellence in delivering the services our customers expect from us. With extensive experience, deep knowledge and worldwide presence across financial markets, we enable businesses and economies around the world to fund innovation manage risk and create jobs. It’s how we’ve contributed to supporting the financial stability and growth of communities and economies globally for more than 300 years. LSEG is headquartered in the United Kingdom, with significant operations in 70 countries across EMEA, North America, Latin America and Asia Pacific. We employer 25,000 people globally, more than half located in Asia Pacific. LSEG’s ticker symbol is LSEG.**Career Stage:**Senior Associate**London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) Information:**Join us and be part of a team that values innovation, quality, and continuous improvement. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and make a significant impact, we'd love to hear from you.LSEG is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider. Our purpose is driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth.Our purpose is the foundation on which our culture is built. Our values of **Integrity, Partnership**, **Excellence** and **Change** underpin our purpose and set the standard for everything we do, every day. They go to the heart of who we are and guide our decision making and everyday actions.Working with us means that you will be part of a dynamic organisation of 25,000 people across 65 countries. However, we will value your individuality and enable you to bring your true self to work so you can help enrich our diverse workforce.We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. This means that we do not discriminate on the basis of anyone’s race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. Conforming with applicable law, we can reasonably accommodate applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs.You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas. We are committed to sustainability across our global business and we are proud to partner with our customers to help them meet their sustainability objectives. Our charity, the LSEG Foundation provides charitable grants to community groups that help people access economic opportunities and build a secure future with financial independence. Colleagues can get involved through fundraising and volunteering.LSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives.Please take a moment to read this carefully, as it describes what personal information London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) (we) may hold about you, what it’s used for, and how it’s obtained, .If you are submitting as a Recruitment Agency Partner, it is essential and your responsibility to ensure that candidates applying to LSEG are aware of this privacy notice.LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider. Our purpose is driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth. Our culture of connecting, creating opportunity and delivering excellence shapes how we think, how we do things and how we help our people fulfil their potential.