Job Description:

Greetings from MM Management!

MM Management is a Global Recruitment Service Provider. Your profile is shortlisted for the initial screening of Lead Devops (Remote ,UK). Please find the description below.

Lead DevOps Engineer – SFIA Level 5

 Location: United Kingdom (Remote)
Contract Duration: 6 Months
 Employment Type: Contract
Work Authorization: Candidates must have valid UK work authorization / right to work in the UK

About the Company

Our client is a global technology and digital transformation organization specializing in cloud solutions, DevOps, AI-driven automation, and enterprise IT services. The company partners with organizations to accelerate innovation, modernize infrastructure, and deliver scalable cloud-native solutions across industries.

With expertise in automation, cloud engineering, and digital operations, the organization helps businesses improve agility, operational efficiency, and technology transformation initiatives.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and technically strong Lead DevOps Engineer (SFIA Level 5) to join a high-performing engineering team on a 6-month remote contract based in the UK. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in cloud-native infrastructure, DevOps automation, CI/CD implementation, container orchestration, and cloud security practices.

This role requires hands-on experience across AWS and Azure environments, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Kubernetes-based deployments, and modern DevOps tooling. Candidates should be comfortable leading technical initiatives, driving automation, and supporting scalable, secure cloud platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage scalable cloud infrastructure across AWS and Azure environments
• Build and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform
• Develop and optimize CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI
• Deploy and manage containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes
• Automate operational and deployment processes using Bash and Python scripting
• Manage and monitor cloud-native/containerized workloads for performance, reliability, and scalability
• Implement and maintain cloud security best practices, including IAM and policy-based authorization
• Support API and Web SSO gateway integrations using OIDC/OAuth authentication frameworks
• Collaborate with development, security, and infrastructure teams to ensure seamless DevOps practices
• Troubleshoot infrastructure, deployment, and performance-related issues
• Drive DevOps standards, governance, and continuous improvement initiatives

Required Skills & Experience

Cloud & Infrastructure

• Strong hands-on experience with AWS services including:
  • VPC
  • Sage Maker
  • Code Artifact
  • Lambda
  • S3
  • IAM
• Exposure to Azure cloud environments
• Expertise in Infrastructure as Code using Terraform

Containers & Orchestration

• Strong experience with Docker and Kubernetes
• Experience managing containerized workloads in production environments

CI/CD & Automation

• Hands-on experience with GitLab CI/CD pipelines
• Strong scripting skills in Bash and/or Python
• Experience in deployment automation and DevOps process optimization

Security & Identity Management

• Strong understanding of IAM concepts and cloud security practices
• Knowledge of API/Web SSO gateways
• Experience with OIDC/OAuth authentication protocols
• Understanding of policy-based authorization using Open Policy Agent (OPA)

Preferred Experience

• Experience working in enterprise-scale or cloud-native environments
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to lead technical initiatives and mentor engineering teams
• Familiarity with SFIA Level 5 responsibilities and delivery expectations

Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates must currently reside in the UK or have valid UK work authorization
• Candidates available to join on a 6-month contractual assignment preferred
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills preferred

If interested fi send your updated resume to komal@m3consultant.net or WhatsApp: +917841079422

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