Position: Lead Azure Cloud and DevOps Specialist Location: Remote - UK Only Compensation: Up to 75,000 per year Eligibility: Applicants must reside in the UK; sponsorship is not available.Role OverviewWe are searching for an experienced Azure Cloud and DevOps Specialist to spearhead our cloud infrastructure initiatives. You''ll be a key driver in automation, scalability, and security, while also mentoring two junior engineers. This is an exciting chance to lead cloud-based transformation projects and shape our DevOps approach.Key DutiesGuide and coach a small team of DevOps engineers, fostering their growth.Architect, deploy, and manage Azure cloud environments, ensuring security, efficiency, and scalability.Utilize Terraform, Bicep, and ARM templates to implement Infrastructure as Code solutions.Develop and optimize CI/CD workflows using Azure Pipelines and GitHub Actions.Champion containerization strategies leveraging Docker and Kubernetes (AKS preferred).Oversee monitoring, logging, and performance tracking through Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Grafana, and Prometheus.Strengthen security through Azure , Engineer robust networking configurations, including VNets, Load Balancers, and Application Gateways.Manage source control and collaborative development via Git and Azure Repos.Leverage scripting languages like PowerShell, Python, or Bash to automate workflows.Maintain and optimize MS SQL database operations.Core CompetenciesExtensive hands-on experience in Azure cloud plat