Lead DevOps Engineer – Fareham

A Lead DevOps Engineer in Fareham is responsible for providing technical leadership and guidance in DevOps practices within a government department, managing a team of engineers, and developing strategies for cloud-based service delivery. The role involves designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, Terraform, and scripting in various languages, including Python and PowerShell. Candidates should have extensive experience with Azure cloud services, containerisation platforms like Docker, and source control tools such as Git. Key responsibilities include mentoring junior staff, collaborating on technical strategies, and ensuring best practices in security and governance. The position demands strong communication, decision-making skills, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement.