Lead Azure DevOps EngineerLocation:LondonContract Type: Contract, Outside IR35Rate: £450 to £500 per day, Outside IR35Security Clearance: Active SC or SC eligible (candidates must hold active SC clearance or be eligible to obtain it)Start Date: ASAP The RoleAs a Lead Azure DevOps Engineer, you will be at the forefront of our infrastructure development, guiding our DevOps strategy and implementation within Azure environments. You will work closely with development teams to ensure efficient deployment and operation of applications, and lead the effort to automate and optimise our processes.This role suits a dynamic, proactive leader who is passionate about using cloud technologies to improve operational effectiveness and deliver outstanding results. Key Responsibilities? Design, implement and manage CI/CD pipelines and processes to ensure smooth, reliable deployment of software products within Azure.? Lead development and operations teams in adopting best practice in Azure DevOps, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.? Automate infrastructure provisioning and management using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles.? Ensure the security and compliance of the cloud infrastructure in line with industry standards and best practice.? Monitor and manage cloud resources to optimise performance, cost and scalability.? Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members, building their DevOps capability.? Keep up with the latest trends and technologies in Azure and ..... full job details .....