Job Description
Senior DevOps Engineer
Division: IT
Job type: Senior DevOps Engineer
Location: Milton Keynes / Manchester, UK
About Our Client
Founded in 1988, our client set out with an ambitious vision to become the world's leading specialist in travel management. Built on the belief that travel is one of life's most powerful and emotive experiences, our client is driven by a single mission: to make every journey exceptional. Through a bespoke, high-touch, and personal approach, our client removes the stress and complexity of travel, delivering seamless experiences across business, touring, events, and entertainment sectors. Whether it's a critical business meeting, an international event, or a live performance in front of thousands, our client ensures travelers arrive prepared, confident, and ready to succeed. With a global presence and a commitment to outstanding service, our client continues to raise the standard for what tailored travel should be.
About The Role
The Senior DevOps Engineer plays a critical role in bridging the gap between development and operations teams, ensuring efficient and reliable delivery of software applications. They are responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the infrastructure and tools necessary for continuous integration, continuous delivery (CI/CD), and automation of processes. This role requires a deep understanding of both development and operational aspects of software engineering, as well as strong leadership and collaboration skills.
As a Senior Developer, you will be involved in:
* Designing, implementing, and managing CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and GitHub
* Collaborating with development and operations teams to automate and streamline deployment processes
* Monitoring and maintaining cloud infrastructure, ensuring high availability and performance
* Implementing and managing infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like ARM templates, Terraform, or Bicep
* Troubleshooting and resolving issues related to build, deployment, and infrastructure
* Ensuring security best practices are followed in all DevOps processes
* Continuously improving and optimizing DevOps processes and tools
* Providing support and guidance to development teams on DevOps best practices
Candidate Requirements
* Education to Degree level or higher in a related field, or equivalent experience
* Minimum 8-10 years of experience as a DevOps Engineer
* Proven experience with Microsoft Azure and Azure services
* Strong knowledge of cloud architecture and CI/CD tools, especially Azure DevOps
* Proficiency in scripting languages such as PowerShell, Bash, or Python
* Familiarity with containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes
* Understanding of networking, security, and monitoring in a cloud environment
* Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
* Strong communication and collaboration skills
* Azure certifications (e.g., Azure DevOps Engineer Expert, Azure Solutions Architect) are a plus
* Experience with other cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud) is desirable
* Knowledge of Agile methodologies and practices
Location & Working Arrangements
This is a full-time role (35 hours per week) based in Manchester or Milton Keynes. Since March 2020, we operate a flexible, hybrid working model, and we will work with you to find the best mix of office and home working. You will report to the Engineering Manager based in Milton Keynes. You may also work closely with regional teams in the US, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Australia, and New Zealand.
How to Apply
Please share your CV here. Ensure you are eligible to work in the UK before applying.
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