Dev-Ops Engineer - Hybrid/Reading
At Guardian, our mission is simple: to ensure every family has protection they truly believe in.
What does a Dev-Ops Engineer do? This role is critical in driving automation, eliminating manual build steps, and optimising build, deployment, and testing efficiency across our software delivery lifecycle.
Your Responsibilities
* Review and identify opportunities to optimise and standardise pipelines across environments.
* Automate performance, functional, and security testing processes.
* Support and troubleshoot build, deployment, and release issues.
* Maintain clear and concise documentation, including high‑ and low‑level designs to support effective outsourcing and collaboration.
* Collaborate closely with developers, testing, and operations teams to improve deployment efficiency and reliability.
* Proactively identify gaps in automation, tooling, and security, recommending and implementing strategic improvements.
Who are we looking for?
* Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience.
* Hands‑on experience across all phases of the software product lifecycle.
* Strong background in automation tools and frameworks.
* Familiarity with software security best practices.
* Proficiency in multiple coding languages.
* A curious, innovative mindset with strong decision‑making and collaboration skills.
* Excellent communication and prioritisation abilities.
* Customer‑focused and open to constructive feedback.
* Insurance industry knowledge is a bonus, but not essential.
Technical Skills Needed
* Azure DevOps (YAML pipelines, environments, variable groups)
* Azure Key Vault (secret and certificate management)
* Azure API Management (APIM)
* Azure Managed Identity (system/user assigned)
* Bearer Token Authentication / OAuth2 / Azure AD
* Azure Service Bus
* Azure Function Apps
* Azure App Services
* Azure Front Door (Standard/Premium)
* Azure Cosmos DB
* Azure Application Insights / Log Analytics
* Azure AD B2C
* Terraform (IaC)
* PowerShell / Bash scripting
* YAML configuration and pipeline templating
Whats in it for you?
* Private Medical Insurance with rewards for yourself and discounted rates for your family members.
* Competitive Company Pension Scheme.
* Access to several employee discounted schemes to suit your lifestyle, including:
o Private dental insurance.
o Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme.
o Cycle to Work scheme.
o Comprehensive Europe and Worldwide Travel Insurance.
o Medical Cash Plan.
o Gym memberships.
o Access to 24/7 GP service for you and your family.
o 25 days holiday with the option to purchase more.
This is an exciting time to join our award‑winning team with plenty of opportunities for professional growth. If you are interested, please apply through our career portal.
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