Lead Azure DevOps Engineer (Azure/Terraform/Kubernetes) - Full Remote Portugal or Spain

Job description

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY: A global technology services organisation with a strong presence in enterprise digital transformation is looking for a Lead Azure DevOps Engineer to join an ongoing cloud infrastructure programme. This is a consulting engagement open to contractors who work independently — including those who accumulate multiple projects simultaneously. PROJECT & CONTEXT: You'll step into an active Azure cloud infrastructure workstream within a mature delivery environment, replacing an outgoing senior consultant. The tech landscape is Azure-native , with Kubernetes-based workloads running on AKS , infrastructure managed through Terraform , and CI/CD pipelines built in Azure DevOps with YAML . This is not a greenfield project — you'll need to ramp up quickly, understand existing architecture, and operate autonomously from day one. The team works in Agile/Scrum with JIRA , and you'll interact regularly with development teams, requiring strong troubleshooting instincts and clear technical communication. The role sits at Lead level : beyond hands-on execution, you'll be expected to provide technical direction, support junior team members, and coordinate across workstreams. WHAT W...