Azure DevOps Engineer - SC MOD Required

A career in IBM Consulting is built on long-term client relationships and close collaboration worldwide. You’ll work with leading companies across industries, helping them shape their hybrid cloud and AI journeys. With support from our strategic partners, robust IBM technology, and Red Hat, you’ll have the tools to drive meaningful change and accelerate client impact. At IBM Consulting, curiosity fuels success. You’ll be encouraged to challenge the norm, explore new ideas, and create innovative solutions that deliver real results. Our culture of growth and empathy focuses on your long-term career development while valuing your unique skills and experiences. As an Azure DevOps Engineer, you will support IBM’s UK public sector and MOD clients by designing, implementing, and maintaining secure and reliable DevOps solutions across cloud and non-cloud environments. You will work across the software development lifecycle, using automation, continuous integration, continuous testing, and deployment practices to deliver high-quality and efficient technology solutions. Your Responsibilities: Configure and manage DevOps automation tools across cloud and non-cloud environments. Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support automated builds, testing, and deployments. Develop build, deployment, and automation scripts using Python, Shell, Java, and other scripting languages. Package and deploy applications across development, test, and production environments. Implement continuous testing and automated quality assurance processes. Apply DevOps, Agile, and SDLC best practices throughout the software delivery lifecycle. Tailor DevOps tools and processes to meet specific project and application requirements. Troubleshoot and resolve build, deployment, infrastructure, and application issues. Work collaboratively with developers, architects, testers, security specialists, and client stakeholders. Support secure and compliant delivery within MOD and UK public sector environments. Security Requirements: This role requires current UK Security Check (SC) clearance and is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). Depending on the client assignment, additional National Security Vetting (NSV) requirements may apply, including eligibility for Developed Vetting (DV). Experience working with Azure DevOps and DevOps automation tools. Practical experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated builds, version control, and deployments. Experience with application deployment and configuration across cloud and non-cloud environments. Scripting or programming experience using Python, Shell, Java, or similar languages. Understanding of DevOps principles, software engineering processes, and SDLC methodologies. Experience with automated testing and continuous integration practices. Ability to understand project requirements and configure DevOps solutions accordingly. Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. Current UK Security Check (SC) clearance is required. Experience with Microsoft Azure and Azure services. Experience with Azure DevOps Services, Azure Pipelines, Repos, Boards, and Artifacts. Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code, particularly Terraform or ARM/Bicep. Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, or Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS). Experience with Perl or Ruby for automation. Familiarity with AWS or other cloud platforms. Experience working within Agile development environments. Previous experience supporting MOD, defence, government, or other security-sensitive environments. Key Skills: Azure DevOps | Azure | CI/CD | DevOps | Python | Shell | Java | Git | Azure Pipelines | Infrastructure as Code | Terraform | Docker | Kubernetes | Continuous Testing | Automation | Agile | SDLC | MOD | SC Clearance United Kingdom Software Engineering Hybrid Professional Multiple Cities (8660) IBM United Kingdom Limited