DevOps Engineer - 10 Month FTC

Role profile

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, specialising in 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 a fixed term contract based in our Bristol office with a hybrid working arrangement, with the flexibility required to work one Saturday per month to assist the Ops team with server maintenance.

The role

Working closely with the Head of IT Strategy & Architecture, Platforms & Network Operations Manager, Cloud Migration Project & Technical Application and Vendor teams you will advise on the best use of available technologies and lead on automating the building of application code using GitHub.

Key Responsibilities Include
• Deployment and troubleshooting applications and infrastructure resources hosted in Azure
• Acting as an SME regarding any DevOps questions or applications, both in person and through the use of an IT service management system
• Developing monitoring and alerting controls to proactively detect errors and monitor application/resource performance
• Developing, implementing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines to support the application lifecycle for software solutions (bespoke or otherwise)
• Oversee and support the release processes and updates for products
• Consulting customers on technical aspects includinginstallation, sizing and scaling
• Working closely with the Operations and Cyber Security teams to ensure the platform within Azure meets Osborne Clarke's needs while adhering to current security and infrastructure best practices
• Maintaining and developing the processes and usage of Azure for Dev, Test and Live environments ensuring accurate documentation of best practice
• Leading One Sky aspects of DevOps work on both project and BAU basis within the ITS Operations team
• Working closely with the IT Services team to formulate ongoing migration and service improvement plans for services in the Azure cloud
• Consulting with project team, users, management, vendors and technicians to assess requirements and deliver appropriate solutions
• DevOps assistance with ITS Operations team BAU workload as required, and contributing technical knowledge for maintaining current systems

We Are Looking For
• Someone with 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 such time pressures and constraints
• The ability to mentor fellow team members in DevOps operational procedures and identify skills shortages
• Strong communication skills, able to work with a variety of 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
• Used to working in a demanding support environment with a high level of personal responsibility.The technical requirements for this position are:
• 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

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 support 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. Please contact, in complete confidence, Dan Jones (Recruitment Manager) at dan.jones@osborneclarke.com.

Please note that although we include closing dates for our roles as a guide, we review and progress applications on a rolling basis. At Osborne Clarke we do not make any recruitment decisions using automated decision-making.

We are committed to providing an environment where you can perform to the best of your abilities at every stage of your recruitment experience and beyond. If you require any adjustments to be made during the application stage, interview process, or when working with us, please let us know in confidence.

About Us

Osborne Clarke is an international legal practice with over 330 Partners and more than 1,260 talented lawyers in 26 locations
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At Osborne Clarke we value difference and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. We want everyone to feel that OC 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 a part of making that a reality.
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