We are looking for an experience DevOps Architect/Senior Platform Engineer to work in Nottingham 3 days/week and 2 days working from home.
As a DevOps Architect/Senior Platform Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in transforming DevOps practices. You'll work on high-impact projects in a dynamic industry, leveraging modern cloud-native technologies and automation tools. This role offers access to cutting-edge platforms like Kubernetes, Azure DevOps, and ISTIO, enabling you to design and implement robust CI/CD pipelines and containerized solutions.
Your responsibilities:
* Lead architectural improvements and define scalable DevOps solutions
* Design and implement CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, Jenkins, and Helm
* Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration using Ansible
* Drive containerization strategies using Docker and Kubernetes
* Integrate service mesh technologies like ISTIO for secure and reliable microservices communication
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams in Agile environments to deliver high-quality software
* Conduct code reviews and enhance testing practices to ensure software reliability
* Provide support and incident response for developed automation solutions
* Mentor junior engineers and promote DevOps best practices
* Maintain and enhance knowledge bases and documentation for operational excellence
* Delivery as per project schedule
Your Profile
Essential skills/knowledge/experience:
* DevOps CI/CD pipeline design and implementation
* Kubernetes (Azure Kubernetes Service)
* Azure DevOps (ADO) - pipelines, container registry integration
* Helm, Docker, Istio
* SonarQube, Elastic Stack (ELK)
* Application monitoring and logging
* Automation tools - Ansible, Puppet
* Experience with ALM tools - Jira, Confluence, Git, Bitbucket
* Strong understanding of design patterns and Java 1.8
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Desirable skills/knowledge/experience:
* Unix/Linux system administration
* Experience with Redshift, Nexus, Artifactory
* Exposure to Agile methodologies and sprint planning
* Familiarity with cloud-native security and compliance practices