Devops Engineer

<p> City, London<br /> Pioneer Search Ltd</p> <p><strong>DevOps Engineer</strong></p> <p><strong>London | Up to £60,000 + Package</strong></p> <p>A growing organisation in the financial services sector is looking for a DevOps Engineer to join their technology team in London. This is a standalone, on-site role ideal for someone with an operations or infrastructure background who understands the full software delivery life cycle, from deployment and troubleshooting to CI/CD optimisation and automation.</p> <p>This is a true DevOps role. While the environment includes Azure cloud tools, the focus is not on cloud engineering, it’s about pipeline ownership, system reliability, and delivery improvement. You’ll be part of a wider team but will be taking full responsibility for your environment.</p> <p><strong>The Role</strong></p> <p>You’ll support Legacy and modern application infrastructure, working with .NET and SQL-based systems. You’ll manage deployments, troubleshoot issues, and drive improvements to efficiency and reliability.</p> <p>This role will suit someone who is comfortable working autonomously, confident in their technical decisions, and keen to identify areas for automation and optimisation.</p> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p> <ul> <li>Own and maintain CI/CD pipelines across development, testing, and production environments</li> <li>Deploy and support .NET applications, SQL Server databases, and SSIS packages</li> <li>Troubleshoot Legacy systems and identify opportunities for modernisation</li> <li>Collaborate with remote teams while managing all local DevOps responsibilities</li> <li>Support Scripting and automation efforts using tools such as PowerShell</li> <li>Operate within a hybrid cloud environment, primarily using Azure DevOps and related services</li> </ul> <p><strong>Skills and Experience</strong></p> <ul> <li>Strong DevOps background, ideally from infrastructure, operations, or application support</li> <li>Hands-on experience with CI/CD tooling such as Azure DevOps, OctopusDeploy, or TeamCity</li> <li>Knowledge of SQL Server and SSIS</li> <li>Proficiency in Scripting and automation (eg PowerShell, Terraform)</li> <li>Comfortable working independently on site while collaborating with distributed teams</li> <li>Confident communicator with excellent problem-solving and delivery skills</li> <li>Experience with Azure is beneficial, though not the primary focus</li> </ul> <p><strong>What’s on Offer</strong></p> <ul> <li>Salary up to £75,000</li> <li>Permanent role based on-site in London</li> <li>Opportunity to take full ownership of DevOps delivery in a business-critical environment</li> <li>Exposure to major automation and AI-led initiatives</li> <li>Support for professional development and future progression</li> </ul> <p>If you’re looking for a hands-on DevOps role where you can make a direct impact, shape delivery processes, and be part of a modernisation journey, apply now to find out more.</p>

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