Senior DevOps Engineer

Senior DevOps Consultant - ContractRemote (occasional travel to Leeds - 1-2 days per month) £470 per day inside IR35 Clearance: BPSS3 months rolling We are currently seeking an experienced Senior DevOps Consultant to support the recovery and delivery of a critical digital programme. This role will focus on revitalising a stalled project through a structured, outcome-driven approach.Role OverviewThe engagement will follow a two-phase delivery model:Phase 1 - Discovery and Validation (Initial 4 weeks):Conduct a comprehensive audit of technical debtAlign stakeholders and assess governance and compliance gapsReview platform security and operational setupDevelop a roadmap for a Minimum Viable Product (MVP)Phase 2 - Recovery and Delivery Plan:Present a clear recovery strategy outlining what to stop, start, and continueDrive technical readiness for Beta assessmentPrioritise API development using a risk-based approachEstablish a sustainable operating model for long-term deliveryKey ResponsibilitiesImplement and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutionsBuild and optimise CI/CD pipelinesEnhance platform observability and monitoringDrive secure, scalable cloud platform deliveryEnsure environments meet compliance and governance standardsRequired Skills and ExperienceStrong experience with Azure DevOps at scaleExpertise in Terraform, Azure DevOps / GitHub ActionsKnowledge of Azure Monitor, Key Vault, and networking (Private Endpoints)Proven background in cloud security, CI/CD, ..... full job details .....