DevOps Engineer (Azure) A fantastic opportunity for a DevOps Engineer to join a well-established technology company delivering secure, scalable software solutions within a highly regulated environment. This role will play a key part in driving automation, improving deployment processes, and ensuring the reliability and performance of critical systems. You will work across both cloud and on-premise environments, supporting modern DevOps practices and contributing to continuous delivery and platform evolution.Proven hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure is essential for this role. Location: Leicestershire – hybrid, expected in the office at least 2 days per week (some public transport available from Leicester, Rugby and Market Harborough, but much easier if you drive) Salary: Competitive + benefits Requirements for DevOps Engineer:Strong commercial experience with Microsoft Azure is essential for this role.Strong commercial experience working in a DevOps or Platform Engineering roleExperience working within security-focused or highly regulated environmentsStrong knowledge of CI/CD tools such as Jenkins or GitLab CIExperience managing cloud and on-premise infrastructure, particularly within Microsoft environmentsStrong understanding of networking, security, and system administration principlesExperience with containerisation and orchestration tools such as Docker and KubernetesFamiliarity with scripting languages such as Bash, Python or PowerShellExperience with monitoring and logging solutionsStrong troubleshooting skills with excellent attention to detailAbility to communicate effectively and work collaboratively across teamsEligibility to obtain UK security clearance Desirable:Experience with GitOps and modern deployment strategiesExposure to multiple cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure or GCPExperience working in Agile environmentsDegree educated in Computer Science, Engineering or a related subject Responsibilities for DevOps Engineer:Design, implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support efficient software deliveryAdminister and optimise cloud and on-premise application environmentsImplement monitoring and logging solutions across systems and applicationsEnsure security best practices are embedded across infrastructure and deployment processesDevelop scripts and tooling to automate routine tasks and improve operational efficiencySupport the full application lifecycle, including troubleshooting and resolving deployment issuesManage incidents and requests in line with structured frameworks such as ITILCollaborate closely with software engineering and IT teams to support delivery and reliabilityContribute to improving system scalability, performance and resilience What the role offers:Opportunity to work within a secure and highly technical environmentExposure to a broad and modern DevOps toolsetCollaborative and supportive team cultureThe chance to play a key role in improving and evolving platform capabilities Applications:If you would like to apply for this DevOps Engineer role, please send your CV via the relevant links.We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require reasonable adjustments for your application or during the review process, please highlight this by separately emailing . If this email address has been removed by the job board, full contact details are readily available on our website. Keywords: DevOps Engineer / Platform Engineer / Site Reliability Engineer / Infrastructure Engineer / Cloud Engineer / Systems Engineer / Build Engineer / Release Engineer / Automation Engineer / CI/CD Engineer / Azure Engineer / Linux Engineer / Jenkins / GitLab CI / Azure DevOps / Docker / Kubernetes / Bash / Python / PowerShell / AWS / Azure / GCP / GitOps / Monitoring / Logging / Networking / Security / ITIL / Computer Science / Software Engineering / Systems Engineering / Cloud Computing / DevOps Practices RedTech Recruitment Ltd focus on finding roles for Engineers and Scientists. Even if the above role is not of interest, please visit our website to see our other opportunities.We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at RedTech. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.