Osborne Clarke - DevOps Engineer - 10 Month FTC

DevOps Developer is needed in Bristol, United Kingdom.

Client: Osborne Clarke

Location: Bristol, United Kingdom

Contract: Contractor, Full-time, Full-time

Job Description

Our IT Services team have an exciting opportunity for someone to join us on a 10-month fixed-term contract (with the possibility of extension) as a DevOps Engineer, specializing in the delivery of Azure services to function with SaaS platforms as part of a critical cloud migration project. The role involves collaborating in the development of new applications and processes on the Azure cloud platform, custom development, and Microsoft Power Platforms, while supporting the Operations and Project teams with expertise, advice, and best practice on implementations. The position is based in our Bristol office with a hybrid working arrangement, requiring flexibility to work one Saturday per month to assist the Ops team with server maintenance.

Requirements

We Are Looking For:

• Demonstrable experience of working within a DevOps environment and looking for involvement with an exciting project.
• Proven experience of coordinating and prioritising workstreams across a small team in line with customer expectations.
• Proficient in delivering detailed, accurate documentation, reports, and processes as needed.
• The ability to multi-task and oversee multiple projects and deadlines and to perform accurately under time pressures.
• The ability to mentor fellow team members in DevOps operational procedures and identify skills shortages.
• Strong communication skills, able to work with various stakeholders inside and outside of the IT Services department.
• Able and willing to help shape the release process – Familiar with SDLC Lifecycle Management.

Technical Requirements:

• ITIL or IT Service Management experienced.
• Good working knowledge of the Azure, IaaS, SaaS, tools and processes with a deep understanding of development cycles and procedures.
• Proven experience of IaC, Terraform, Bicep, pipelines, app services, private endpoints, vulnerability scanning of code, backup and recovery of services.
• Previous exposure to (or working knowledge of) Zero Trust network policies to ensure implementation of security processes and solutions.
• Identify risks and issues, maintain risk and threat catalogue, track these through the appropriate teams for resolution.
• IT Operations experience and broad knowledge including network protocols, and standards.
• ServiceDesk and incident, problem, and change management solutions and workflow tools.

Key Responsibilities

• Deployment and troubleshooting applications and infrastructure resources hosted in Azure.
• Act as an SME regarding any DevOps questions or applications, both in person and through the use of an IT service management system.
• Develop monitoring and alerting controls to proactively detect errors and monitor application/resource performance.
• Develop, implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support the application lifecycle for software solutions (bespoke or otherwise).
• Oversee and support the release processes and updates for products.
• Consult customers on technical aspects including installation, sizing and scaling.
• Work closely with the Operations and Cyber Security teams to ensure the platform within Azure meets organizational needs while adhering to security and infrastructure best practices.
• Maintain and develop the processes and usage of Azure for Dev, Test and Live environments ensuring accurate documentation of best practice.
• Lead One Sky aspects of DevOps work on both project and BAU basis within the IT Services Operations team.
• Work closely with the IT Services team to formulate ongoing migration and service improvement plans for services in the Azure cloud.
• Consult with project team, users, management, vendors, and technicians to assess requirements and deliver appropriate solutions.
• Provide DevOps assistance with IT Services Operations team BAU workload as required, and contribute technical knowledge for maintaining current systems.

Salary and Benefits

We offer competitive salaries and generous benefits. We value the health and wellbeing of our people and our wide range of initiatives and benefits supports this.

Our Recruitment Process

We welcome direct applications for our opportunities - if you would like any further information about this role or the firm, we would be delighted to hear from you.

About Us

Osborne Clarke is an international legal practice with over 330 Partners and more than 1,260 talented lawyers in 26 locations. Our sector-based approach enables us to help our clients tackle the issues they are facing today, and prepare for the ones that they will face tomorrow. Advising them both comprehensively and commercially.

We value difference and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. We want everyone to feel that Osborne Clarke is a place where you can be yourself and belong, and our range of interest groups and diversity networks, not to mention our great teams, are part of making that a reality.