DevOps Developer

** Dev Ops Developer
**** 2 Year Fixed Term Contract  Hybrid – Milton Keynes  £51,300 – £63,100
** At AQA we’re looking for an experienced
** Dev Ops Developer
** to join us at an exciting stage of a major greenfield project. This initiative is already transforming our assessment technology, and you’ll play a key role in delivering the next phases—working with
** Azure cloud-first architecture, microservices, containerization, and modern front-end frameworks**.
** What you’ll be doing:
*** Build and refine CI/CD pipelines and implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) in Azure.
* Automate deployments and troubleshoot configuration, performance, and security issues.
* Collaborate with architects, developers, and platform teams to deliver secure, scalable solutions.
* Contribute to a project designed to scale for the future, introducing new technologies along the way.
** What you’ll bring:
*** A blended skill set**:
** solid understanding of
** software development** (e.g., C#, modern frontend frameworks)
** and
* * experience with
** cloud infrastructure** (Azure) and Dev Ops practices.
* Strong knowledge of
** Azure Dev Ops**, CI/CD pipelines, and
** IaC tools** (e.g., Bicep).
* Proficiency in
** Git workflows**,
** Power Shell**,
** Azure CLI**, and
** YAML pipelines**.
* Working knowledge of
** SQL/No

SQL
** and awareness of containerization (
** Docker**) and orchestration (
** Kubernetes**).
* A problem-solving mindset, curiosity, and enthusiasm for learning new technologies.
*
* What’s in it for you:

*** Be part of a
** greenfield project
** that’s already making an impact.
* Work with
** leading-edge technologies
** in a collaborative, forward-thinking team.
* 25 days’ holiday + Bank Holidays + Christmas shutdown.
* Flexible hybrid working and genuine investment in your development.
* Excellent pension (up to 11.5% employer contribution).
* Private Medical Insurance…and more.
** Diversity and Inclusion statement
** At AQA, we are committed to fostering a workplace that celebrates diversity and promotes equity and inclusion. We believe that a diverse team brings richer perspectives and drives better outcomes. Our ED&I strategy ensures that everyone—regardless of religion, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, age, disability, sexual orientation, or background—is valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. We actively promote inclusive language, avoid stereotypes, and strive for representation across all dimensions of diversity.

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and lived experiences.

Please submit your
** CV and a cover letter
** which details how you are the perfect person for this role.

The closing date for applications is 23.59 on
** Monday 26th January 2025
** Interviews will be held over two stages, a 30-minute telephone interview and a second on-site interview at our Milton Keynes office.#PRO
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** Recruitment Agencies
** We have a preferred supplier list (PSL) in place.

Unsolicited CVs will be treated as a gift. We will not be subject to or liable under your terms and conditions for agency fees.# # #
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Job Description
**** Summary
*
* Purpose:

The Dev Ops Engineer supports the design and implementation of enterprise applications within our Azure environment. Dev Ops Engineers are responsible for building platforms and frameworks to create consistent, verifiable, and automatic management of applications and infrastructure between non-production and production environments.
This role requires extensive experience in application development within Azure coupled with detailed understanding of Azure Dev Ops. This role takes ownership of our Dev Ops pipelines ensuring that we comply to the required standards for security and performance on all projects. Maintaining up to date knowledge and a full appreciation of the future roadmap for Azure Dev Ops is required.

The role requires hands-on software development alongside Dev Ops responsibilities.

Landscape:  The Assessment Technology group reports directly into the Chief Executive Officer. The group operates in close partnership with the Enterprise Technology and Central Hubs departments    The Assessment Technology group is responsible for the…