DevOps Engineer

DevOps Engineer / Data Engineer – Azure Data Platform 6 Month Contract Hybrid Working - Newcastle Or Leeds £400-£450 Inside IR35 We are looking for an experienced DevOps Engineer to join our team and take a leading role in developing, supporting, and optimising our Microsoft Azure Data Platform. This is a hands-on position where you will exercise substantial autonomy, solve complex challenges, and help shape our data platform strategy. Key Responsibilities: Develop, support, and optimise solutions across Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse Analytics, and Azure Data Lake. Design, build, and maintain Infrastructure and Configuration as Code using Terraform. Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines (ideally in GitLab CI, with Azure DevOps experience considered a bonus). Support, mentor, and guide engineering team members to build strong DevOps capability. Take ownership of loosely defined initiatives (e.g. proof-of-concepts, test-and-learn assignments) and drive them to successful outcomes. Work within an agile DevOps environment (Scrum/Kanban), delivering Continuous Integration and Deployment solutions. Troubleshoot and optimise workloads across Unix/Linux/Windows environments, including use of scripting languages. Essential Skills & Experience: Public sector experience, ideally within central government, including working to security and compliance standards. Eligible for SC Clearance (must have lived and worked in the UK for the past 5 years). Strong experience with Microsoft Azure services including ADF, Synapse Analytics, and Data Lake. Additional experience with Azure DevOps. Demonstrable experience developing and supporting cloud-based applications. Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform). Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI preferred). Experience working in agile DevOps environments with continuous integration & deployment. Experience supporting, guiding, and mentoring engineers. Desirable Skills: Recent applied experience with Kafka and Kafka Connect. What We’re Looking For: You are a proactive problem-solver with a passion for cloud engineering and DevOps practices. You thrive in agile environments, enjoy mentoring others, and can take ownership of complex technical challenges from concept through to delivery.

Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK, GB

Posted Date: 9/14/2025