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Senior Azure Dev Ops Engineer

Nes Fircroft

The Role

Overview

Design, build, and automate secure Azure cloud infrastructure and DevOps pipelines.

Key Responsibilities

  • azure infra
  • containerisation
  • automation
  • ci/cd
  • monitoring
  • security

Tasks

Giving Back: Take part in charity initiatives, community events, and our global wellbeing programme, Belong. Continuous Improvement: Stay ahead of the curve by adopting the latest Azure technologies and DevOps best practices. Azure Infrastructure: Design, build, and maintain scalable and secure Azure services to support business-critical applications. Collaboration: Work closely with development teams to deliver efficient, well-architected cloud solutions. Networking & Security: Ensure networking best practices when integrating Azure environments with on-prem data centres, maintaining security and reliability at every level. Containerisation: Implement containerised solutions with Docker and orchestrate them using Kubernetes for optimal performance and scalability. Automation & DevOps: Drive automation using Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform/ARM Templates) and CI/CD pipelines to streamline deployments. Monitoring & Maintenance: Monitor system health, optimise resource usage, and proactively resolve performance or deployment issues. You’ll lead the way in building scalable, automated, and secure solutions across our Microsoft Azure platform - powering critical applications and other global services. If you’re passionate about cloud innovation, automation, and operational excellence, this is your chance to make a real impact.

What You Bring

Containerisation & Infrastructure: Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and NGINX, along with proficiency in Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform or ARM Templates. Experienced Cloud Professional: 10+ years of professional experience as an Azure Platform or DevOps Engineer, with a proven record of designing and managing Azure infrastructure. Technical Expertise: You’ll have strong knowledge of Azure cloud services, networking, and security best practices. Collaborative & Analytical: Strong problem-solving skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. CI/CD & Scripting: A solid understanding of CI/CD principles and the ability to write scripts in Shell, Python, or similar languages.

Benefits

Flexibility & Balance: Enjoy hybrid working options and a supportive environment designed to help you thrive both in and out of work. Financial Rewards: Enjoy a competitive salary as well as an annual performance related bonus. Culture & Community: Join a collaborative, innovative, and friendly team that values open communication and shared success. Growth & Development: We invest in our people with career progression opportunities, training, and access to the latest technologies. Time off: We offer 24 days of paid leave plus Bank Holidays, this increases 1 day per year of service up to 29 days and we offer the option to buy several days holiday each year.

The Company

About Nes Fircroft

-Began as Northenden Engineering Services before evolving through rebrands and international expansion. -Merged with Fircroft in 2020 to become a global powerhouse. -Operates over 80 offices in 45 countries, deploying workers on major projects. -Supports long-term contracts, permanent hires, managed services, global mobility, and payroll. -Backed by a history of nine strategic acquisitions, enhancing reach in sectors like chemicals and digital technology. -Delivers talent into high-profile projects such as offshore wind farms, petrochemical plants, mining developments, and pharmaceutical facilities.

Sector Specialisms

Oil & Gas

Power & Renewables

Life Sciences

Mining

Downstream & Chemical

Renewable & Alternative Energy

Construction & Infrastructure

Wind

Solar

Hydrogen

Battery Storage

Energy from Waste

Pharmaceuticals

Biotechnology

Medical Devices

Commercial and Regulatory Affairs