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# Senior Azure Dev Ops Engineer

- **Company:** NES Fircroft
- **Location:** Altrincham, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Continuous Integration, Data Centers, DevOps, Python (Programming Language), Network Security, Nginx, Cloud Services, Scripting, Containerization, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Terraform, Docker
- **Published:** September 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2840625751-senior-azure-dev-ops-engineer

## About the Role

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: Strong knowledge of Azure cloud services, networking, and security best practices.

Containerisation & Infrastructure: Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and NGINX, along with proficiency in Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform or ARM Templates.

CI/CD & Scripting: Solid understanding of CI/CD principles and the ability to write scripts in Shell, Python, or similar languages.

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.

## Description

Ready to take ownership of cutting-edge cloud infrastructure? Join NES Fircroft as a Senior Azure DevOps Engineer and play a key role in designing, securing, and optimising our Azure environment.

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'll Be Doing

Azure Infrastructure: Design, build, and maintain scalable and secure Azure services to support business-critical applications.

Automation & DevOps: Drive automation using Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform/ARM Templates) and CI/CD pipelines to streamline deployments.

Containerisation: Implement containerised solutions with Docker and orchestrate them using Kubernetes for optimal performance and scalability.

Networking & Security: Ensure networking best practices when integrating Azure environments with on-prem data centres, maintaining security and reliability at every level.

Collaboration: Work closely with development teams to deliver efficient, well-architected cloud solutions.

Monitoring & Maintenance: Monitor system health, optimise resource usage, and proactively resolve performance or deployment issues.

Continuous Improvement: Stay ahead of the curve by adopting the latest Azure technologies and DevOps best practices.


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