Job Title:- Technical Project Lead - Azure DevOps Type:- Contract (outside IR35) Location:- Hybrid role (onsite in Leeds). Time onsite will be depending on project need. Start Date:- November (Interviews W/C 21st October) Rate:- up to £550 per day Contract Length - 3 months initial We're seeking a Technical Project Lead with a focus on Azure Platform Engineering to help our data analytics and AI/ML environments. In this contract role, you'll be in charge of leading the technical implementation of cloud-based data platforms and making sure the infrastructure is scalable, high-performing, and secure. Your main duties will involve building and optimizing the Azure cloud platform to support the efficient execution of our data teams' workflows. What your day looks like:- Lead the technical implementation of cloud-based data platforms Collaborate with data teams to ensure infrastructure supports their requirements Implement and manage Infrastructure as Code using Terraform Manage and optimize CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps Optimize the performance, cost, and availability of cloud resources Ensure security, governance, and compliance across Azure services Establish robust monitoring, logging, and alerting systems for platform health and performance Provide technical insights and support to project managers in infrastructure-related components of data analytics initiatives Responsibilities Azure Platform Engineering : Lead the design, provisioning, and optimization of the Azure cloud platform for data analytics and AI/ML workflows, with a focus on scalability, resilience, and high availability. Infrastructure as Code (IaC) : Implement and manage Infrastructure as Code using Terraform to automate the deployment and configuration of Azure resources for efficiency and repeatability. Azure DevOps Integration : Manage and optimize CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps to deploy platform updates and infrastructure changes across environments seamlessly. Cloud Resource Management : Optimize the performance, cost, and availability of cloud resources including virtual machines, storage solutions, networking, and identity management. Collaboration with Data Teams : Work closely with data engineers, AI/ML specialists, and analysts to ensure the Azure platform supports their requirements without direct involvement in coding or data pipeline development. Security and Compliance : Implement best practices for security, governance, and compliance across Azure services, ensuring adherence to GDPR and other relevant regulations. Monitoring and Performance Tuning : Establish robust monitoring, logging, and alerting systems using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and other tools to ensure platform health and performance. Collaboration with Project Managers : Assist project managers by providing technical insights and support in the planning and execution of infrastructure-related components of data analytics initiatives. Qualifications Expertise in Azure Platform Engineering : Extensive experience in designing and managing Azure-based platforms for large-scale data analytics, AI, and machine learning applications. Infrastructure Automation (Terraform) : Hands-on experience using Terraform to automate the provisioning, scaling, and management of Azure resources. Azure DevOps : Experience managing CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure updates, automation, and operational workflows using Azure DevOps. Cloud Resource Optimization : Proven ability to optimize Azure resources for cost, performance, and availability, including managing compute, storage, and networking resources. Security and Compliance : Strong understanding of Azure security best practices, identity and access management, encryption, and compliance frameworks such as GDPR. Platform Monitoring : Proficiency in setting up and managing monitoring solutions like Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights to ensure platform stability and performance. Certes Computing (and all of its subsidiary companies) is committed to promoting equality and diversity in its business operations. ADZN1_UKTJ