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Azure DevOps Engineer

City of London, London
remote
Contract
500 - 550 GBP / Daily
Here's a more hands-on Azure DevOps Engineer version rather than a Manager/Lead profile:<h2>Azure DevOps Engineer | Global Risk Consulting Firm | £500-550/day via Umbrella | London Hybrid</h2>We're supporting a leading global risk consulting firm looking for an experienced Azure DevOps Engineer to join an initial 6-month engagement, with strong potential to transition into a longer-term Associate Consultant position.This is a hands-on engineering role focused on supporting, optimising and enhancing an established Azure DevOps environment. You'll work closely with development, infrastructure and delivery teams to improve CI/CD pipelines, automation, reporting and platform performance across a large-scale enterprise programme.<h3>Assignment Details</h3><ul><li>📍 London (1-2 days per week)</li><li>📅 Initial 6-month contract with strong extension potential</li><li>💷 £500-550/day via Umbrella Company</li></ul><h3>Key Experience Required</h3><ul><li>Strong hands-on experience with Azure DevOps (ADO)</li><li>Building and supporting CI/CD pipelines</li><li>Azure DevOps Boards, Repos, Pipelines and Test Plans</li><li>Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep or ARM templates)</li><li>Azure cloud services and deployments</li><li>Automation and scripting (PowerShell, YAML, Bash)</li><li>Power BI reporting and Azure DevOps dashboards</li><li>Release management and deployment optimisation</li><li>Monitoring, troubleshooting and continuous improvement</li><li>Experience working within Agile delivery environments</li></ul><h3>Desirable Experience</h3><ul><li>Azure certifications (AZ-104, AZ-400 or equivalent)</li><li>Experience supporting enterprise-scale Azure platforms</li><li>Hospitality, travel, transport, logistics or retail sector experience</li><li>Consulting or advisory background</li><li>Experience integrating Azure DevOps with Microsoft tooling and security controls</li></ul><h3>What We're Looking For</h3><ul><li>A proactive engineer who enjoys solving problems and improving delivery processes</li><li>Strong technical troubleshooting and automation skills</li><li>Ability to work independently while collaborating with technical and non-technical stakeholders</li><li>Comfortable operating within complex enterprise environments</li></ul>As part of becoming an Associate Consultant, successful candidates will be subject to financial and criminal background checks and will need to provide their two most recent employment references.This version should attract actual Azure DevOps engineers (AZ-400/Terraform/CI-CD practitioners) rather than Scrum Masters, Delivery Leads or DevOps Managers. Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Tmljb2xhcy5HZW9yZ2lvdS40NjUwNi4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-10-28T10:31:29Z

IT Operations Manager

Reading, Berkshire
remote
Permanent
60000 - 65000 GBP / Yearly
IT Operations Manager Reading | £65,000 | Permanent | 5 days office-based initially, reducing to 3 days after probation We are recruiting for an experienced IT Operations Manager to join a growing organisation based in Reading. This is a key role within the technology function, responsible for ensuring the organisation's IT services and infrastructure are reliable, secure, efficient and aligned with business needs. Reporting to the Head of Technology, you will lead day-to-day IT operations, oversee technical support, manage service partners and drive continuous improvement across the IT environment. The role You will take ownership of IT service delivery and operational performance, ensuring systems remain stable, secure and available while delivering a high level of service to users across the organisation. Key responsibilities will include: * Leading the day-to-day operation of IT infrastructure, systems, networks and end-user services * Managing and developing technical support capabilities * Ensuring IT services meet agreed SLAs and performance targets * Managing incidents, problems, changes and major incidents * Driving continuous improvement across IT operations and service management * Maintaining the stability and security of Microsoft 365, Azure, Active Directory/Entra ID and endpoint services * Overseeing infrastructure upgrades, patching and lifecycle management * Supporting disaster recovery and business continuity * Managing third-party IT suppliers and service providers * Monitoring supplier performance against agreed SLAs * Working closely with security teams to manage vulnerabilities, risks and compliance * Producing operational reports and performance dashboards * Managing operational budgets and identifying opportunities for cost efficiencies * Leading, coaching and developing members of the IT team About you We are looking for an experienced IT Operations, Infrastructure or Service Delivery professional who combines strong technical understanding with excellent people and stakeholder management skills. You will ideally have: * Significant experience in IT Operations, Infrastructure Management or Service Delivery * Experience managing technical support and/or infrastructure teams * Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365, Azure and Active Directory/Entra ID * Experience working within an ITIL-based service management environment * Strong experience managing incidents, problems, changes and operational risk * Excellent supplier and stakeholder management skills * Strong analytical and troubleshooting capabilities * Excellent written and verbal communication skills * A degree in IT, Computer Science or equivalent professional experience Desirable experience includes hybrid cloud environments, cyber security frameworks, digital transformation, AI strategy, DevOps/SRE and relevant ITIL or Microsoft certifications. What you'll get * £65,000 salary * Permanent position * Reading-based * 5 days in the office initially, reducing to 3 days per week after successful completion of probation * Monday-Friday, 7:00am to 4:00pm or 7:30am-4:30pm * 24 days' holiday + bank holidays * Opportunity to play a key role in the development and improvement of the IT function * Supportive environment focused on initiative, learning, collaboration and continuous improvement Our values We believe in Deliver, Initiative, Appreciation, Learn and Support. We want people who take ownership, use their initiative, learn from challenges and work collaboratively to deliver great results. If you're an experienced IT Operations Manager, IT Infrastructure Manager or Service Delivery Manager looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/UGV0ZS5SaWNoYXJkcy44NTExNy4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-09-20T13:03:51Z

Senior Azure DevOps Engineer

City of London, London
remote
Contract
600 - 650 GBP / Daily
I'd update the advert to reflect what Vijaya is actually screening for and push the rate up to attract stronger Azure specialists.<h2>Azure DevOps Engineer / Senior DevOps Engineer | Azure, Databricks & CI/CD | £650-750/day via Umbrella | London Hybrid</h2>We're supporting a leading global consulting organisation seeking a hands-on Azure DevOps Engineer to join a major enterprise transformation programme.This role is focused on the deployment, automation and support of Azure platform services, working closely with engineering, data and cloud teams to deliver robust CI/CD solutions across a modern Azure estate. We're looking for genuine Azure DevOps practitioners rather than Delivery Managers, Scrum Masters or purely infrastructure-focused consultants.<h3>Assignment Details</h3><ul><li>📍 London (1-2 days per week)</li><li>📅 Initial 6 months with extension potential</li><li>💷 £650-750/day via Umbrella</li><li>🚀 Immediate/short-notice starts preferred</li></ul><h3>Essential Experience</h3><ul><li>Strong hands-on Azure DevOps and/or GitHub Actions experience</li><li>Building and supporting CI/CD pipelines within Azure environments</li><li>Deploying and supporting Azure services including: <ul><li>Azure Data Factory (ADF)</li><li>Azure Databricks</li><li>Azure Synapse</li><li>Azure Data Lake</li></ul></li><li>Infrastructure as Code using: <ul><li>Terraform</li><li>Bicep</li><li>ARM Templates</li></ul></li><li>YAML pipeline development</li><li>Azure platform engineering and cloud deployments</li><li>Git version control and release automation</li><li>Experience working across production Azure environments</li></ul><h3>Desirable</h3><ul><li>AKS / Kubernetes</li><li>PowerShell or Python scripting</li><li>Azure certifications (AZ-104, AZ-400, AZ-305)</li><li>Consulting or enterprise-scale programme experience</li><li>Financial Services, Government, Retail or Enterprise experience</li></ul><h3>What We're Looking For</h3>The ideal candidate will demonstrate recent project experience where they have:<ul><li>Built or maintained Azure DevOps or GitHub deployment pipelines</li><li>Delivered Azure Data Factory and/or Databricks deployments</li><li>Worked hands-on across Azure engineering environments</li><li>Operated as a senior Azure DevOps Engineer rather than solely a people manager or project lead</li></ul>As part of becoming an Associate Consultant, successful candidates will be subject to financial, criminal and referencing checks.Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Tmljb2xhcy5HZW9yZ2lvdS44OTgyMS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-10-29T11:42:44Z

Reporting Manager

City of London, London
remote
Permanent
60000 - 65000 GBP / Yearly
Reporting Manager (Permanent Role) | Major Infrastructure & Energy | Central London (Hybrid - 2 Days per Week in Office) | £65,000 Robert Half are partnering with one of the UK's most significant infrastructure and energy organisations, delivering a nationally critical construction programme that will shape the UK's long-term energy future.An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Reporting Manager to join the reporting function. This is a highly collaborative role, working across multiple teams and stakeholders to coordinate inputs, challenge information, produce accurate reporting and turn complex data into clear insight for senior leadership.We are looking for an organised, proactive and confident reporting professional who enjoys working with people, coordinating multiple workstreams and ensuring high-quality information is delivered on time. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a Project Controls background to develop their career within one of the UK's most important infrastructure programmes. About the Role* Support the Reporting Lead in implementing and maintaining robust reporting processes.* Coordinate stakeholders and workstreams to ensure required information is received accurately and on time, particularly through the month-end reporting cycle.* Review, sense-check and challenge reporting inputs before they are incorporated into final reports.* Work closely with data analysts and technical teams to ensure complex datasets are properly analysed and interpreted.* Translate data into clear reports, dashboards, charts, tables and insightful management information.* Develop high-quality reporting narratives tailored to different stakeholder requirements.* Support the production of assured reporting for senior leadership and Board-level stakeholders.* Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes, data quality and efficiency through digital solutions and automation.* Work with Power BI, Smartsheet and Power Apps, engaging effectively with technical teams without needing to be a Power BI developer.* Build strong relationships across Project Controls and wider business functions.* Support changes to reporting processes and help stakeholders adopt new ways of working. What We're Looking For * Experience within reporting, Project Controls, PMO or a similar coordination-focused environment.* Strong understanding of Project Controls structures including WBS, CBS and OBS.* Experience coordinating stakeholders and bringing together information from different teams to meet reporting deadlines.* Strong attention to detail, with the ability to review, challenge and sense-check information.* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence engaging senior stakeholders.* Ability to develop clear reporting narratives and translate complex information into actionable insight.* Proactive attitude with the confidence to take ownership and drive tasks through to completion.* Comfortable working in changing environments and supporting new processes and digital solutions.* Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.* Good understanding of data and reporting tools, with Power BI experience desirable.* Comfortable engaging with technical and data teams.* Experience within infrastructure, construction, engineering or major projects would be advantageous. Here's What's Waiting for You * £65,000 base salary* 5% annual bonus* Generous contributory pension scheme (up to 7.5% employee / up to 15% employer)* Private medical cover* 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 30 days after 5 years* Hybrid working with 2 days per week in the London office* Opportunity to work on one of the UK's most important infrastructure projects* Excellent career development within a growing organisation Why Join This Business This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the UK's most significant energy infrastructure projects at an exciting stage of its development.The Reporting Manager will sit at the heart of the reporting process, coordinating information across multiple teams, challenging inputs and ensuring senior stakeholders receive accurate and timely insight.The role would suit someone who is organised, proactive and confident dealing with people, with the ability to manage multiple moving parts while maintaining a high standard of accuracy. You will gain exposure to senior leadership and Board-level reporting whilst working alongside experienced Project Controls, data and technical teams.For someone looking to develop their career within a major infrastructure programme, this role offers excellent exposure, responsibility and the opportunity to play a key role in the continued development of the reporting function.To be appointed to this role, you will need to meet the criteria for Security Vetting, which will, ordinarily, require you to have been a resident of the UK for at least three of the past five years. Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/T2xpdmVyLldvbmcuMjgxMTkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-09-04T15:01:56Z

𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗗 𝗢𝗙 𝗘𝗡𝗚𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚 (𝗣𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗻)

City of London, London
remote
Permanent
- GBP / Yearly
𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗗 𝗢𝗙 𝗘𝗡𝗚𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚 (𝗣𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗻) -Top Trading Company! 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻 | 𝗛𝘆𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗱 | 𝟯 𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲 / 𝟮 𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗢𝗡𝗟𝗬 𝗜𝗻 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗧𝗼𝗻𝘆 𝗞𝗼𝘆𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘁𝘆 𝘃𝗶𝗮 𝗥𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗳 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗔 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗡𝗚𝗘?FUTURE CTO Sucession on offer! Want to take 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 of technology rather than simply manage someone else's roadmap?This could be the role for you.I'm working on a 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵-𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 opportunity with an established financial services business that is investing heavily in its technology capability.This is a chance to 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱, 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘄𝗻 the engineering function.You'll have 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝘆, direct access to senior stakeholders and the freedom to influence technology, architecture, engineering standards, development and AI.And importantly, 𝗬𝗢𝗨'𝗟𝗟 𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗟𝗟 𝗕𝗘 𝗖𝗢𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚.This is 𝗡𝗢𝗧 a Head of Engineering role where you spend your days in meetings managing managers. 𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗬𝗢𝗨'𝗟𝗟 𝗢𝗪𝗡* Own the firm-wide 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱-𝘃𝘀-𝗯𝘂𝘆 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆* Design, build and ship software yourself* Shape the engineering roadmap and decide 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗴𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝘁, 𝗯𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗱* Lead and technically coach development and scripting resources* Develop junior engineers and raise the technical bar* Own 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗖𝗜/𝗖𝗗 end-to-end* Work closely with IT on production and technical governance* Own relationships with key technology vendors* Drive the 𝗣𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗻 & 𝗔𝗜 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆* Introduce and raise engineering standards across the business 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗢𝗡I'm looking for someone who is 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲, 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴.Someone who can walk into a business, understand what needs to change, make decisions and then 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝘀𝗹𝗲𝗲𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝘂𝗽 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝘁.Strong experience across:𝗣𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗻 | 𝗦𝗼𝗳𝘁𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 | 𝗖𝗜/𝗖𝗗 | 𝗖𝗹𝗼𝘂𝗱/𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗢𝗽𝘀 | 𝗔𝗜Experience within 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀, 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝗘𝗧𝗙𝘀, 𝗘𝗧𝗖𝘀, 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 would be particularly relevant. 𝗪𝗛𝗬 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗢𝗡𝗘?Because you won't just be 𝗿𝘂𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝘅𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.You'll have the opportunity to 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗶𝘁, 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗲 𝗶𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗶𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗼𝘄𝗻.You'll have a 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲, genuine autonomy and the ability to influence how technology is built and used across the business.If you're looking for the next step where 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗧𝗘𝗖𝗛𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗟 𝗢𝗣𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗨𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗬 𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗦, this is one worth having a conversation about.If you're a strong Python engineer who has moved into leadership, or an engineering leader who refuses to stop being hands-on, 𝗜'𝗗 𝗟𝗜𝗞𝗘 𝗧𝗢 𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗥 𝗙𝗥𝗢𝗠 𝗬𝗢𝗨.𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗔 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗡𝗚𝗘?𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗟𝗬 𝗡𝗢𝗪!!!Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/dG9ueS5rb3lyYXR0eS44MjUzNS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-09-29T10:01:49Z

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