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GTAzure DevOps Engineer | KD Pharma
GT is recruiting an experienced Azure DevOps Engineer on behalf of KD Pharma, a technology-driven contract development and manufacturing organization founded in 1988 that specializes in…
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Azure DevOps Engineer | KD Pharma at GT is a contract role. Work arrangement: Not specified. Location: United Kingdom. No salary is shown in this listing. It was posted on Oct 2, 2026. This listing is paused and not taking applications at the moment.
Job Description
GT is recruiting an experienced Azure DevOps Engineer on behalf of KD Pharma, a technology-driven contract development and manufacturing organization founded in 1988 that specializes in pharmaceutical and nutraceutical production. The project involves modernizing the client's international data and reporting environment, spanning both Azure and on-premises infrastructure across multiple global locations. The initial engagement starts with a six-week Discovery phase requiring 45 to 60 total hours of involvement. Following successful completion and client approval, the project may transition into a larger, potentially full-time implementation engagement focused on platform improvements and ongoing infrastructure support.
This hands-on technical role involves working closely with a Solution Architect, a Senior Data Engineer, and various client stakeholders. The engineer will take primary responsibility for cloud infrastructure, networking, security, identity management, and operational design. This position suits an independent professional comfortable assessing legacy environments with limited documentation, offering practical technical recommendations, and building out modern automation practices.
Responsibilities
- Assess current Azure and hybrid infrastructure to help define the target architecture, proof-of-concept scope, and planning estimates
- Design and optimize Azure and hybrid infrastructure according to technical and business specifications
- Manage cloud and hybrid networking setups including site-to-site VPNs, Virtual WAN hub-and-spoke models, Azure Firewall, Bastion, and VNet connectivity
- Handle identity and access management across Microsoft Entra ID and local Active Directory systems
- Contribute to infrastructure security measures and secrets management
- Enhance monitoring, alerting, and reliability practices utilizing existing Defender and Sentinel tools
- Strengthen disaster recovery, backup, and restore protocols across hybrid systems
- Develop automation pipelines and Infrastructure as Code using Terraform or Bicep
- Maintain legacy Windows Server, local virtualization, and SQL Server systems while planning for modernization
- Establish platform standards, governance models, and technical documentation
Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years of professional background in platform, cloud, or infrastructure engineering
- Practical experience with production cloud infrastructure on Microsoft Azure
- Familiarity with hybrid and Azure networking like site-to-site VPN, Virtual WAN, Azure Firewall, and Bastion
- Direct experience handling hybrid identity via Entra ID and local Active Directory
- Practical background using Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform or Bicep
- Proficiency in troubleshooting intricate cloud and hybrid infrastructure problems
- Experience introducing CI/CD and automation practices into less mature technical environments
- Familiarity with legacy infrastructure, Windows Server, and local virtualization platforms like VMware or Hyper-V
- Fluency in English with strong communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences
Qualifications
- Azure security or architecture certifications
- Site Reliability Engineering background
- Experience supporting Azure data platforms or collaborating with data engineering teams
- SQL Server administration or migration experience, including Azure SQL Managed Instance
- Familiarity with legacy enterprise resource planning infrastructure or modernization initiatives
- Background working in regulated sectors like manufacturing or pharmaceuticals
- Knowledge of compliance frameworks such as GxP, SOC 2, or GDPR
- Experience creating Azure subscription or management group governance models
- Multi-cloud experience, particularly with GCP
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What is the employment type for this position?
This role is offered on a contract basis.
Is remote work supported for this position?
The posting specifies that the work is on-site, though the exact geographic location is not stated.
What is the expected schedule and duration of the initial phase?
The engagement begins with a 6-week Discovery phase requiring approximately 45 to 60 hours of total involvement, with potential to transition into a larger full-time implementation phase upon approval.
What are the interview steps for applicants?
The interview process consists of a recruiter interview with GT, a technical interview, a final interview, and an offer.
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