Azure DevOps Engineer

Company Description

Version 1 has celebrated 30 years in business and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver technology and transformation solutions that drive customer success. Our deep expertise enables our customers to navigate the rapidly evolving technology landscape. We foster strong partnerships with global technology leaders including Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems, Snowflake, ensuring that our customers are provided with the highest quality solutions and services.

We’re an award-winning employer reflecting how our employees are at the very heart of what we do:

UK & Ireland's premier AWS, Microsoft & Oracle partner

3300+ strong, €350/£300m revenue business

10+ years as a Great Place to Work in Ireland & UK

Best Workplace for Women in the UK & Ireland by GPTW

Best Workplace for Wellbeing in the UK by GPTW

We’re a core values driven company, we hire people who share our values, and we reward those who display and foster them, it’s deeply embedded within our DNA. Invest in us and we’ll invest in you!.

Job Description

We are looking for a skilled Azure DevOps Engineer to support cloud engineering, DevOps implementation, and automation initiatives. The role involves working with development and operations teams to enhance system reliability, streamline deployment processes, and support cloud-based projects.

This role is ideal for someone with strong hands-on DevOps experience who can contribute independently while collaborating within an Agile team.

Key responsibilities

Support implementation and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and Jenkins

Assist in cloud infrastructure deployment and automation using Terraform and ARM templates

Work with development teams to improve build, release, and deployment processes

Contribute to containerization and orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes (AKS)

Perform system configuration and automation using tools like Ansible

Support cloud migration and enhancement projects in Microsoft Azure

Monitor applications and infrastructure using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and App Insights

Maintain proper documentation of configurations, processes, and solutions

Collaborate in an Agile delivery environment, supporting sprint goals and deliverables

Assist in knowledge transfer and documentation for internal teams.

Qualifications

Required Skills & Experience (Essential)

Hands-on experience with:

Microsoft Azure (PaaS services such as App Services, Azure SQL, Functions, Logic Apps)

CI/CD tools (Azure DevOps, Jenkins)

Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (Terraform, ARM templates)

Container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes/AKS)

Linux system administration (RHEL, Ubuntu, Alpine)

Working knowledge of Azure Networking and Application Gateway

Experience with PowerShell scripting and Git version control

Understanding of Azure monitoring tools (Azure Monitor, App Insights, Log Analytics)

Familiarity with identity and access management (Azure AD or AD B2C)

Experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment

Desirable Skills

Exposure to configuration management tools (Ansible)

Experience supporting cloud migration projects

Basic understanding of DevOps security and governance practices

Prior customer or stakeholder interaction experience

Key Competencies

Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills

Ability to work independently and in a team environment

Effective communication and collaboration skills

Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies

Additional Information

At Version 1, we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their wellbeing, professional growth, and financial stability.

Share in our success with our Quarterly Performance-Related Profit Share Scheme, where employees collectively benefit from a share of our company's profits

Strong Career Progression & mentorship coaching through our Strength in Balance & Leadership schemes with a dedicated quarterly Pathways Career Development programme

Flexible/remote working, Version 1 is tremendously understanding of life events and people’s individual circumstances and offer flexibility to help achieve a healthy work life balance

Financial Wellbeing initiatives including; Pension, Private Healthcare Cover, Life Assurance, Financial advice and an Employee Discount scheme

Employee Wellbeing schemes including Gym Discounts, Bike to Work, Fitness classes, Mindfulness Workshops, Employee Assistance Programme and much more. Generous holiday allowance, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, marriage/civil partnership leave and special leave policies

Educational assistance, incentivised certifications, and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat

Reward schemes including Version 1’s Annual Excellence Awards & ‘Call-Out’ platform.

Environment, Social and Community First initiatives allow you to get involved in local fundraising and development opportunities as part of fostering our diversity, inclusion and belonging schemes.

And many more exciting benefits… drop us a note to find out more.

Version 1 is an equal opportunities employer.

We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels valued and able to thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and lived experiences, and we value the different perspectives people bring including those shaped by disability and neurodiversity.

We want every candidate to have a positive and accessible recruitment experience. If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of the process, please contact your recruiter at Version 1. We will consider all requests carefully, respectfully and confidentially.

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