DevOps Engineer - Azure

DevOps Engineer (Cloud Infrastructure & Automation)

Location:Cardiff (Hybrid - 50% Office / 50% Remote)

Sector: Enterprise Cloud Services

The Opportunity

Are you a technically versatile problem-solver passionate about cloud infrastructure and automation? We are seeking a motivated DevOps Engineer to join our dynamic enterprise team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an engineer to deepen their expertise in Infrastructure as Code (IaC), multi-cloud environments, and containerisation. You will work within a collaborative culture that prioritizes innovation-including early-stage projects in Generative AI.

Key Responsibilities

• Azure Platform Ownership: Lead the administration of our Azure ecosystem, including AKS (Kubernetes), Postgres Flexible Server, Redis, Front Door, and Key Vault.
• Multi-Cloud Management: Support a robust footprint across AWS and Azure, managing IAM, networking, and core service integrations.
• Automation & IaC: Develop and manage infrastructure using Terraform and PowerShell, overseeing the full export/import lifecycle via GitLab.
• Connectivity: Support Site-to-Site (S2S) and Point-to-Site (P2S) VPNs, ensuring seamless integration between Azure and AWS networking.
• Expert Escalation: Act as a third-line expert, diagnosing and resolving complex issues across enterprise cloud infrastructure and applications.
• Innovation: Contribute to the implementation of Generative AI solutions (Amazon Connect) and exploratory high-tech projects.

What You'll Bring

• Technical Foundation: Proven experience managing Azure public cloud services and Kubernetes (AKS).
• Tooling Expertise: Proficiency with Terraform for infrastructure provisioning and GitLab for CI/CD workflows.
• Networking Knowledge: Solid understanding of cloud networking, DNS, and secure VPN configurations.
• Growth Mindset: A desire to stay at the forefront of cloud tech, including Serverless (Functions/Logic Apps) and AI.

What's in it for You?

• Growth: A clear career development path with full financial support for certifications (AWS, Azure, Terraform).
• Work-Life Balance: A structured 50/50 hybrid working model based in Hampshire
• Financial Security: Competitive pension scheme and annual bonus.
• Perks: MediCash, Cycle to Work scheme, and an Electric Vehicle (EV) scheme.

This is an urgent role where the hiring manager is shortlisting for interview immediately. Please apply with a copy of your CV ASAP to be considered.

Randstad Technologies Ltd is a leading specialist recruitment business for the IT & Engineering industries. Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.