DevOps Lead

Job Title:

Dev Ops Lead (Contract)

Location:

Wokingham, UK - Office-based (5 days per week)
Day Rate:
Market rate - Inside IR35

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Dev Ops Lead to join a high-performing technology team on a contract basis. You will be responsible for leading Dev Ops initiatives, designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, and supporting the delivery of secure, scalable cloud-native solutions. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong technical expertise and collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

* Design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Git, and Azure Dev Ops

* Deploy and manage containerised applications using Docker and Kubernetes

* Architect, manage, and optimise cloud infrastructure across AWS, Azure, or GCP

* Develop automation scripts using Python and Bash

* Implement monitoring and observability solutions using Prometheus and Grafana

* Provision and manage infrastructure using Terraform and Ansible (Infrastructure as Code)

* Ensure adherence to security, compliance, and governance best practices

* Lead Dev Ops initiatives and collaborate closely with engineering, architecture, and delivery teams

Required Skills & Experience

* Strong experience designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines

* Hands-on expertise with Jenkins, Git, and Azure Dev Ops

* Proven experience with Docker and Kubernetes

* Strong cloud experience (AWS, Azure, or GCP)

* Proficiency in Python and Bash scripting

* Experience with Prometheus, Grafana, and monitoring/observability

* Hands-on use of Terraform and Ansible

* Solid understanding of security and compliance best practices

* Excellent communication and leadership skills

* 8–10 years’ overall experience in Dev Ops or related roles

Desirable Skills

* Cloud or Kubernetes certifications

* Experience with microservices architectures

* Exposure to Dev Sec Ops  practices