Microsoft Azure DevOps Engineer

About the job you’re considering

Our Microsoft Azure DevOps/Platform Engineers work on some of the largest Microsoft projects on the market, delivering enterprise scale projects in a wide range of industries. They lead project implementations, ensuring solutions are secure, scalable, and fit for purpose, all within the Microsoft technology stack. As subject matter experts and trusted advisors in everything DevSecOps, they build out a continuous integration paired with solid release strategies that adhere to recommended security best practices. Additionally, they can upskill our customer’s team members and provide strategic advice to management on best practices. Their passion for DevOps is anchored in Microsoft technologies, while also being knowledgeable about other open-source options, enable them to give well rounded and highly informed advice.

Hybrid working: The places that you work from day to day will vary according to your role, your needs, and those of the business; it will be a blend of Company offices, client sites, and your home; noting that you will be unable to work at home 100% of the time.

If you are successfully offered this position, you will go through a series of pre-employment checks, including:
identity, nationality (single or dual) or immigration status, employment history going back 3 continuous years, and unspent criminal record check (known as Disclosure and Barring Service)

Your role

• Lead the design, implementation, and management of Azure DevOps pipelines and infrastructure.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate the build, test, and deployment processes.
• Collaborate with development, QA, and operations teams to ensure seamless integration and delivery of software solutions.
• Implement and manage infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools such as ARM templates, Terraform, or Bicep.
• Monitor and optimize the performance, scalability, and reliability of our cloud infrastructure.
• Ensure security best practices are followed in all DevOps processes and tools.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior DevOps engineers.
• Stay up to date with the latest industry trends and best practices in DevOps, AI and cloud technologies.

You can bring your whole self to work. At Capgemini building an inclusive future is part of everyday life and will be part of your working reality. We have built a representative and welcoming environment, for everyone.

Your skills and experience

• Proven experience with Azure DevOps, including Boards, Repos, Pipelines, and Artifacts.
• Strong scripting capabilities in PowerShell, Bash, or Python.
• Practical experience designing and implementing CI/CD workflows using GitHub Actions and GitLab Pipelines, including automation, testing, and deployment best practices.
• Experience with modern programming languages such as Java, C#, JavaScript, Python, Go, or Ruby, alongside scripting languages.
• Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation tools like Bicep and Terraform, enabling the creation and maintenance of complex cloud environments.
• Solid understanding of cloud service models including PaaS, Serverless, and IaaS (e.g., VMs, storage), with a focus on secure configuration and DevSecOps principles.
• Familiarity with AI-enhanced DevOps practices, including how AI can improve CI/CD, observability, testing, and infrastructure automation.
• Ability to ensure AI tools comply with enterprise-grade security, privacy, and governance standards.
• Experience with source control systems such as GitHub and Azure DevOps
• Working knowledge of Azure services including Application Insights, Azure DevTest Labs, API Management, Web and Mobile Apps, and Windows VMs.
• Practical experience with containerisation technologies like Docker and Kubernetes, and cloud-native architecture patterns.
• Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools such as Azure Monitor, App Insights, Prometheus, and Grafana.
• Demonstrated ability to implement and manage GitOps workflows, using Git as the single source of truth for infrastructure and application configurations, and enabling continuous delivery through automated CI/CD pipelines.
• Ability to identify and integrate AI-driven tools into existing DevOps workflows to enhance efficiency and resilience.
• Awareness of security and compliance frameworks such as ISO 27001, SOC 2, and related standards.
• Azure certifications such as AZ-400: Designing and Implementing Microsoft DevOps Solutions)
• AI-related certifications (e.g., AI-102 Azure AI Engineer Associate) are advantageous.
• Knowledge of security best practices in cloud environments such as Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) or Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500)
• GitOps Certified Associate (CGOA)

Your security clearance

To be successfully appointed to this role, it is a requirement to obtain Security Check (SC) clearance.
To obtain SC clearance, the successful applicant must have resided continuously within the United Kingdom for the last 5 years, along with other criteria and requirements.
Throughout the recruitment process, you will be asked questions about your security clearance eligibility such as, but not limited to, country of residence and nationality. Some posts are restricted to sole UK Nationals for security reasons; therefore, you may be asked about your citizenship in the application process.

What does ‘Get the Future You Want’ mean for you?

You will be encouraged to have a positive work-life balance. Our hybrid-first way of working means we embed hybrid working in all that we do and make flexible working arrangements the day-to-day reality for our people. All UK employees are eligible to request flexible working arrangements.
You will be joining one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies®, as recognised by Ethisphere® for 12 consecutive years. We live our values by making ethical business choices every day. Working ethically is at the centre of our culture at Capgemini, meaning you will be helping to create a future we can all be proud of.
Capgemini. Get The Future You Want.

Why you should consider Capgemini

Growing clients’ businesses while building a more sustainable, more inclusive future is a tough ask. When you join Capgemini, you’ll join a thriving company and become part of a collective of free-thinkers, entrepreneurs and industry experts. We find new ways technology can help us reimagine what’s possible. It’s why, together, we seek opportunities that will transform the world’s leading businesses, and it’s how you’ll gain the experiences and connections you need to shape your future. By learning from each other every day, sharing knowledge, and always pushing yourself to do better, you’ll build the skills you want. You’ll use your skills to help our clients leverage technology to innovate and grow their business. So, it might not always be easy, but making the world a better place rarely is.

About Capgemini

Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organisations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs.
It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fuelled by its market leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem. The Group reported 2024 global revenues of €22.1 billion.
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