Cloud DevOps Engineer

We are looking for an experienced DevOps Consultant to support a number of cloud, infrastructure and automation initiatives within a retail enterprise environment. Initial 6 month period (likely Outside IR35). This is a hybrid role, with the candidate ideally being commutable to Brighton / Sussex. The DevOps Consultant should have good Azure experience to support a range of cloud, infrastructure and automation initiatives within a large enterprise environment. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys solving problems, driving automation and improving operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will have experience delivering within enterprise-scale environments whilst retaining the flexibility, ownership and pragmatic approach often developed within SME or startup organisations. You will be comfortable working with stakeholders, challenging existing approaches where appropriate and delivering practical outcomes Essential Skills Proven experience in DevOps, Platform Engineering or Cloud Engineering rolesStrong Microsoft Azure experienceAzure DevOpsTerraform, or similar Infrastructure as Code toolingCI/CD pipeline design and implementationPython or PowerShell scriptingAzure networking and securityDocker and KubernetesGit, GitHub or GitLabMonitoring and observability toolingStrong communication and stakeholder management skills Desirable Skills Microsoft Entra IDAzure Landing ZonesAzure FunctionsAzure App ServicesAzure Blob StorageAzure AutomationAzure API ManagementAzure certificationsMySQL and/or MS SQL ServerTechnical architecture and solution designExperience delivering enterprise cloud transformation projectsExperience working across both enterprise and SME environments If this role sounds of interest, please contact me to discuss the role as soon as possible. Many thanks. Steve