Senior DevOps Engineer – SFIA Level 4
Role Summary:
Senior DevOps Engineer operating at SFIA Level 4 (“Enable”), responsible for building, automating, deploying, and supporting secure cloud-native infrastructure and platforms across AWS and Azure environments. The role focuses on Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD automation, container orchestration, platform reliability, monitoring, and DevSecOps practices within Agile delivery teams.
Key Responsibilities
* Build, manage, and support cloud infrastructure primarily within AWS environments, including Fargate, with some Azure exposure.
* Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code using Terraform.
* Implement configuration management and environment automation using Ansible and Chef.
* Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitLab.
* Deploy and manage containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes (EKS/AKS).
* Develop automation scripts and tooling using Python, Bash, and PowerShell.
* Support data and orchestration platforms using Apache Spark and Apache Airflow.
* Use Jupyter Notebooks for development, troubleshooting, and operational analysis.
* Implement monitoring, logging, and observability solutions using Prometheus, Grafana, and Splunk.
* Apply DevSecOps practices including vulnerability scanning and compliance tooling such as Trivy, Trend Micro, and Wiz.
* Support networking, cloud connectivity, and platform integration activities.
* Integrate solutions with DWP Integration Team products including Data Access Layer (DAL) and Secure File Transfer (SFT).
* Collaborate with engineering, security, and operations teams to improve platform reliability, resilience, and automation.
* Mentor junior engineers and contribute to DevOps standards and best practices.
Must-Have Skills
Cloud & Infrastructure
* AWS (including Fargate)
* Azure exposure
* Terraform
* Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
* Ansible / Chef
Containers & Orchestration
* Docker
* Kubernetes (EKS / AKS)
CI/CD & Automation
* GitLab CI/CD
* Python
* Bash
* PowerShell
Data & Platform Engineering
* Apache Spark
* Apache Airflow
* Jupyter Notebooks
Observability & Monitoring
* Prometheus
* Grafana
* Splunk
Security & DevSecOps
* Trivy
* Trend Micro
* Wiz
* Security scanning and compliance automation
Networking & Integration
* Networking fundamentals
* REST/API integrations
* Experience integrating enterprise platforms and secure data exchange services
SFIA Level 4 Expectations
Autonomy
* Works under general direction with responsibility for technical deliverables and operational support.
Influence
* Contributes to platform standards, automation practices, and mentoring of junior team members.
Complexity
* Delivers complex cloud, infrastructure, automation, and operational engineering tasks.
Business Skills
* Applies DevOps, Agile, and engineering best practices while collaborating effectively across technical teams.
Desirable Skills
* Experience within government or regulated enterprise environments
* Azure DevOps exposure
* Experience with enterprise integration products including DWP DAL and SFT
* Knowledge of cloud security and operational resilience frameworks
* Experience supporting high-availability production platforms
Qualifications
* Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
* AWS, Kubernetes, Terraform, or DevOps certifications desirable.
Equal Opportunity Statement
We are committed to diversity and inclusivity in our hiring practices.