Lead DevOps Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Lead the design and execution of secure cloud environments hosting data and both batch and real-time analytical platforms for clients in the public and private sectors.

• Create automated deployment solutions utilizing configuration management technologies.

• Implement new modules, upgrades, and fixes in both test and production environments.

• Develop, test, and deploy cloud-based infrastructure and applications using CI/CD and Infrastructure-as-Code practices.

• Contribute to the development of custom test automation frameworks.

• Maintain and modify scripts to adapt to evolving requirements or implementations.

• Establish and manage environments for both manual and automated testing.

• Investigate and resolve incidents as part of the production support team.

• Conduct routine maintenance of applications.

• Support gap analysis, identify alternative solutions, and scope modifications.

• Engage in contingency planning, including backup and restoration procedures.

• Document functionalities, changes, modules, and testing activities/results.

• Mentor the team and guide them in fulfilling customer requirements.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree or higher, or a minimum of 5 years of experience in a DevOps role.

• UK Government Security Check (SC) clearance is required; candidates without SC clearance can apply for assistance to obtain it, provided they have lived and worked in the UK for at least 5 years.

• Proven experience in deploying and managing infrastructure and applications on AWS and other cloud platforms.

• Experience in developing and managing open-source and commercial software within a cloud-focused environment.

• Proficient in server build and administration on both Linux and Windows systems.

• Familiarity with GitHub/GitLab for source control and conducting code reviews.

• Knowledge of CI/CD and Infrastructure-as-Code tools, including Terraform and Ansible.

• Experience with Test Driven Development using appropriate tools and frameworks.

• Understanding of cloud orchestration and containerization technologies, such as Kubernetes and Docker.

• Knowledge of large-scale databases and distributed technologies, including RDS.

• Familiarity with distributed event streaming technologies, such as Kafka.

• Proficient in Bash/Shell or Python scripting for automation purposes.

• Experience in mentoring and leading teams, as well as making critical decisions.

🏝️ Benefits

• 25 days of holiday in addition to bank holidays.

• Company-paid medical insurance.

• Life assurance coverage.

• Pension scheme participation.

• Annual training budget.

• Wellbeing allowance provided.

• Access to a virtual GP service.

• Employee Assistance program.

• Competitive salary offered.