Infrastructure Automation Developer

The Infrastructure Automation Developer will play a pivotal role in building full-stack applications that automate infrastructure platforms, built on solutions primarily within Microsoft Azure. This includes developing both backend services (e.g., APIs, functions, integrations, configurations) and frontend interfaces (e.g., lightweight portals or dashboards) to support internal teams and external customers. 

This is a hands-on development role best suited for someone comfortable navigating cloud platforms, writing Python code, and working collaboratively across teams to shape infrastructure automation solutions. 

Principal Responsibilities & Duties

• Full-Stack Development: Design, build, and maintain full-stack automation applications using Python, Flask, JavaScript, and HTML/CSS.
• Azure Solutions: Develop backend services using Azure technologies including Functions, App Services, Automation Accounts, Azure SQL, Key Vault, and Storage Accounts.
• User Interfaces: Build user-facing interfaces such as portals or dashboards to present data and manage automation workflows.
• CI/CD & Observability: Contribute to CI/CD workflows, including code integration, testing, deployment, and monitoring/logging.
• Code Quality: Participate in peer reviews and maintain Git version control practices using version control systems (VCS).
• Lifecycle Governance: Ensure all development adheres to the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and internal change management processes.
• Standards & Documentation: Maintain up-to-date technical documentation and ensure compliance with internal frameworks and security standards.
• Cross-Team Collaboration: Work closely with technical SMEs to deliver integrated code solutions that automate underlying platforms.
• Technical Scoping: Collaborate with customers, internal teams, and stakeholders to scope requirements, plan automation outcomes, and conduct testing to ensure delivery readiness.
• Customer Engagement: Travel occasionally to customer sites for solution scoping, support, or workshops related to automation projects (infrequent).
• Operational Readiness: Be prepared for future on-call responsibilities as needed; typically determined by project demands.

• Python Development: Strong Python skills, ideally with experience in Flask or similar frameworks for backend and API development.
• Azure Expertise: Demonstrable experience with at least three of the following Azure services: App Services, Functions, SQL, Automation Accounts, Logic Apps, API Management, Key Vault, or Storage Accounts.
• Frontend Capability: Proficient in building user interfaces using JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.
• API Integration: Skilled in working with platform/external RESTful APIs and adopting an API-first development approach.
• Version Control: Confident using Git for source control and familiar with branching strategies and workflow practices.
• CI/CD Exposure: Experience using Bitbucket Pipelines, GitHub Actions, or similar tools to support automated deployments and testing.
• Analytical Mindset: Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, with a focus on scalable and maintainable outcomes.
• Delivery Focused: Demonstrated ability to contribute to structured project outcomes in a professional software development environment.
• Collaboration: Effective communication and teamwork, comfortable engaging with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Infrastructure as Code: Experience with IaC tools such as Terraform or Bicep for provisioning and managing infrastructure.
• Identity & Access: Understanding of identity platforms such as Entra ID (formerly Active Directory) and related access control concepts.
• Platform Exposure: Experience with Cisco Meraki and Cloudflare.
• Networking: Knowledge of networking concepts (SD-WAN, LAN, Wi-Fi, TCP/IP).
• Tooling Familiarity: Experience using Atlassian products like Jira, Bitbucket, and Confluence for issue tracking, collaboration, and source control.
• Automation Mindset: Familiarity with automation strategies within enterprise or hybrid cloud environments.

This is a hybrid role based at our Shoreham-by-Sea office. We expect team members to be present 2-3 days per week in the office, particularly during onboarding and the early months of the role.

• Highly Collaborative: Demonstrates a strong team ethic and works well with others.
• Methodical and Quality-Focused: Pays close attention to detail in both development and testing.
• Self-Directed: Comfortable working independently while adhering to team-wide standards.
• Growth-Oriented: Open to feedback, personal development, and opportunities to influence the future of infrastructure automation within the business.

Why Join Focus Group? 

At Focus Group, we're all about creating an environment where our security professionals can thrive and make a genuine impact on client organizations. Joining us means being part of a supportive, inclusive culture where we celebrate achievements, big and small. We value every individual's contribution and believe that together, we can help our clients build truly resilient security programs. 

If you're ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role that allows you to shape security strategy at the highest levels, we'd love to hear from you. Let's build something special together. 

Benefits: 

At Focus Group, you can be proud of what you do, how you do it and feel a true part of the team. We work hard to create an inclusive, collaborative, and rewarding environment where you are inspired to achieve brilliant things and make a real difference to the future of our business. 

We're proud to have built an outstanding place to work where people thrive and are recognised for their achievements. We're delighted to have been named one of the UK's Best 100 Companies to Work for 2021 and a British Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (BVCA) 2023 Vision Award Winner for London and the South East, recognising our commitment to culture and ESG.