Azure DevOps Engineer

Location: Belfast, Newcastle, Birmingham, London, Edinburgh, gb

Company Description

Version 1 has celebrated 30 years in the IT industry and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver IT solutions that drive customer success. Version 1 has several strategic technology partners including Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems and Snowflake. We’re also an award-winning employer reflecting how employees are at the heart of Version 1.

 We’ve been awarded: Innovation Partner of the Year Winner 2023 Oracle EMEA Partner Awards, Global Microsoft Modernising Applications Partner of the Year Award 2023, AWS Collaboration Partner of the Year - EMEA 2023 and Best Workplaces for Women by Great Place To Work in UK and Ireland 2023.

 As a consultancy and service provider, Version 1 is a digital-first environment and we do things differently. We’re focused on our core values; using these we’ve seen significant growth across our practices and our Digital, Data and Cloud team is preparing for the next phase of expansion. This creates new opportunities for driven and skilled individuals to join one of the fastest-growing consultancies globally

Job Description

This role is for a skilled Azure Developer/Engineer to focus on the, implementation, development, and delivery of serverless and integration solutions using Azure technologies, primarily Azure Functions and Logic Apps in the Utilities B2C market. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience of SDLC within an Azure DevOps environment and potentially bring valuable experience in DevOps practices, including pipeline creation and maintenance.

· Key Responsibilities:

• Azure Development & Integration
• Design, develop, test, and deploy robust and scalable Azure Function Apps (using languages like C#, Python, or JavaScript) for event-driven and compute-intensive tasks.
• Create and manage Azure Logic Apps for orchestrating complex business processes, system integrations, and workflow automation.
• Work with the prototyping and component-level creation of new Azure services and features to meet project requirements.
• Implement security best practices within Azure solutions, including managed identities, Key Vault integration, and network security.
• Delivery & Azure DevOps
• Manage and contribute to the end-to-end delivery of solutions within an Azure DevOps framework (Boards, Repos, Pipelines, Artifacts).
• Ensure high quality and maintainability of code through rigorous code reviews and adherence to best practices.
• Collaborate with product owners, architects, and other team members to translate requirements into technical designs.
• DevOps & Automation (Beneficial Experience)
• Design and implement Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines using YAML for automated build, test, and deployment of Azure resources and application code.
• Maintain and enhance existing deployment scripts and infrastructure-as-code (IaC) templates (e.g., ARM Templates, Bicep, or Terraform).
• Monitor and troubleshoot production environments and pipelines to ensure stability and performance.

· Required Skills & Experience:

• · Proven experience in developing, deploying, and managing Azure Function Apps (Consumption and Premium plans).
• · Strong experience in designing and implementing integration solutions using Azure Logic Apps.
• · Familiarity with the fundamental components and prototypes involved in constructing serverless and integration solutions in Azure.
• · Solid understanding and practical experience working within the Azure DevOps ecosystem (Repos, Pipelines, Boards).
• · Proficiency with cloud service models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) and core Azure services (e.g., Storage Accounts, Service Bus, Event Grid).

· Highly Desirable (Beneficial) Skills & Experience:

• · Hands-on experience writing and deploying CI/CD pipelines using YAML within Azure DevOps.
• · Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools such as ARM Templates, Bicep, or Terraform.
• · Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes/AKS).
• · Knowledge of Azure monitoring tools (Application Insights, Log Analytics).
• · Relevant Microsoft Azure Certifications (e.g., Azure Developer Associate, Azure DevOps Engineer Expert).

Qualifications

• Demonstrated Practical Experience and any certifications

Or

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field

Additional Information

Location: This role can be delivered in a hybrid nature from one of these offices Belfast, Birmingham, Edinburgh or London.

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

One of our standout advantages is the ability to work with a hybrid schedule along with business travel, allowing our employees to strike a balance between work and life. We also offer a range of tech-related benefits, including an innovative Tech Scheme to help keep our team members up-to-date with the latest technology.

We prioritise the health and safety of our employees, providing private medical and life insurance coverage, as well as free eye tests and contributions towards glasses. Our team members can also stay ahead of the curve with incentivized certifications and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat.

Our employee-designed Profit Share scheme divides a portion of our company's profits each quarter amongst employees. We are dedicated to helping our employees reach their full potential, offering Pathways Career Development Quarterly, a programme designed to support professional growth.

Laura Cowan

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