Azure Devops Engineer

Azure Devops Engineer

SC Active and Mandatory

Rate- 450 outside IR 35

Location-London, once in a week travel

About Scrumconnect Consulting

Scrumconnect Consulting is a multi-award-winning digital consultancy, recognised for delivering impactful and innovative technology solutions across UK government departments. Our work has positively influenced the lives of over 40 million UK citizens.

We are passionate about user-centred design, agile delivery and building digital services that make a real difference. Our teams work at the forefront of innovation, helping organisations transform and deliver high-quality, scalable solutions that truly matter.

About the role

We are looking for a Senior Azure DevOps Engineer to join our team. The role blends technical expertise, leadership and a passion for cloud technologies. You will automate, optimise and secure Azure environments, driving efficiency and innovation across our projects.

Key responsibilities

• Lead Azure infrastructure projects, applying best practice in CI/CD pipelines, monitoring and security.

• Work with development teams to implement scalable and secure cloud solutions.

• Drive the adoption of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) in Azure to improve automation and consistency.

• Mentor junior DevOps engineers, sharing knowledge and building a culture of continuous improvement.

• Keep up to date with new Azure services and features, and assess their value to our projects.

• Ensure system reliability and performance, troubleshooting and resolving issues proactively.

Required skills and experience

• A proven track record as an Azure DevOps Engineer, with extensive experience of Azure services.

• Strong experience with CI/CD tooling, containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes) and IaC (Terraform, ARM templates).

• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to lead projects and teams effectively.

• Familiarity with agile methodologies and a commitment to DevOps best practice.

• Outstanding communication skills and the ability to work across multidisciplinary teams.

Desirable

• Azure certifications such as Azure DevOps Engineer Expert (AZ-400) or Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305).

• UK public sector delivery experience.

What we offer

• A key role in a consultancy at the forefront of public sector digital innovation.

• Opportunities for professional growth through high-profile government work.

• A competitive day rate of up to £450, outside IR35.

• A collaborative, inclusive environment where your ideas and contributions are valued.

Contract details

• Up to £450 per day, outside IR35.

• Active SC clearance is essential.

• Immediate start.

• Hybrid working, with one day a week on site in London or Staines.