Senior DevOps Engineer – Build from the Ground Up
Location: Hybrid (2 days/week onsite – Derby)
Salary: Up to £75,000
Type: Permanent
Are you ready to build a DevOps function from scratch? We're looking for a Senior DevOps Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and scaling of DevOps practices across a multi-cloud environment (Azure & AWS). This is a rare opportunity to shape the tooling, processes, and culture from the ground up in a fast-moving, tech-forward organisation.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Architect and implement DevOps best practices across CI/CD, infrastructure automation, and cloud governance.
* Build and maintain scalable, secure infrastructure using Terraform and other IaC tools.
* Own the CI/CD pipeline strategy using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or similar.
* Set up monitoring, alerting, and logging frameworks (Datadog, LogicMonitor, SolarWinds).
* Collaborate closely with Cloud and FinOps teams to align infrastructure, cost optimisation, and delivery.
* Lead incident response, root cause analysis, and post-mortem processes.
* Mentor engineers and promote a DevOps-first mindset across teams.
What You’ll Bring
* Proven experience building DevOps capabilities from scratch.
* Deep knowledge of Azure and AWS cloud platforms.
* Strong hands-on experience with CI/CD tooling and automation.
* Expertise in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep, ARM templates).
* Solid understanding of cloud security, IAM, RBAC, and compliance.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
* Certifications such as AZ-400, AWS Solutions Architect, or Terraform Associate are a plus.
Why Join?
* Be the architect of a greenfield DevOps environment.
* Work alongside high-performing Cloud and FinOps specialists.
* Influence technology decisions and shape engineering culture.
* Competitive salary, flexible working, and a collaborative team.