Senior Software Development Manager - Azure Dev Ops

Are you ready to write your next chapter?

Make your mark at one of the biggest names in payments. We're looking for a Senior Software Development Manager - Azure DevOps to join our ever-evolving Public Sector Cloud Engineering team and help us unleash the potential of every business.

What you'll own as the Senior Manager - Azure DevOps

• Team Leadership:Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing DevOps team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and security-first thinking.

• Transformation & Delivery:

• Guide the transformation of completed lift-and-shift workloads into secure, Azure-native solutions, leveraging Azure services, automation, and best practices.

• Oversee the design and implementation of Azure platform and application landing zones with security and compliance as foundational principles.

• Infrastructure as Code (IaC):

• Architect, implement, and maintain Azure infrastructure using Bicep and/or Terraform for both platform and application resources, ensuring security controls are codified and versioned.

• Drive adoption of IaC for consistent, repeatable, and automated deployments with integrated security validation.

• DevSecOps & Automation:

• Champion the adoption of DevSecOps practices, integrating security testing and controls into CI/CD pipelines and throughout the SDLC.

• Automate Day 2 operational tasks for application repositories, including monitoring, patching, scaling, backup, and continuous security compliance checks.

• Collaborate with security teams to ensure vulnerability scanning, secrets management, and compliance checks are automated and enforced.

• Collaboration:Work closely with software engineering, security, architecture, and business stakeholders to deliver resilient, secure, and compliant cloud solutions.

• Compliance & Security:

• Ensure all solutions meet financial industry regulatory standards and internal security/compliance policies.

• Continuously monitor, audit, and enhance security posture across all DevOps processes and cloud resources.

What you'll bring

• 3-5+ years of management or leadership experience in a DevOps or Cloud Engineering environment.

• 5-8+ years of hands-on experience in Azure DevOps cloud and software development practices.

• Proven experience transforming lift-and-shift workloads to Azure-native architectures and processes, with a focus on security and compliance.

• Deep expertise with Microsoft Azure and Octopus Deploy, including deploying and managing App Services, .NET web apps, Azure SQL Databases, and related services, with security best practices.

• Strong hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (Bicep and/or Terraform), including codifying security controls.

• Experience designing and implementing secure Azure platform and application landing zones.

• Proficiency in automating Day 2 operational and security tasks for cloud applications.

• Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines, automation, and DevSecOps tooling (e.g., Azure DevOps, Octopus Deploy, GitHub Actions, Jenkins).

• Previous experience in the financial industry, with a solid understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

• Demonstrated ability to resolve conflicts, drive delivery, and foster a culture of continuous improvement and security awareness.

It's a bonus if you have

• Microsoft Azure certifications (e.g., AZ-400, AZ-104, AZ-305).

• Experience with IaC using Octopus Deploy, monitoring/logging tools, and security best practices.

• Familiarity with agile methodologies and modern software development lifecycles.

• Experience with security frameworks and tools (e.g., Snyk, SCA, OWASP, SAST/DAST, vulnerability management).