About Us
Transreport is a technology company focusing onimproving the passenger experience across multiple transport modesand geographies. As an organisation with its roots in UK RailTransreport has developed groundbreaking technologies to improvethe health and safety of transport employees and passengers alikewhilst ensuring that the customer experience is central to howtransport operators deliver their services.
AtTransreport we develop innovative technology solutions that maketravel accessible for all. We are a young and driven teampassionate about our mission to develop technology that positivelyimpacts society by working towards a much more equal travelexperience for all.
We are well backed by twoleading VC organisations and we have also won financial awards fromthe Department of Transport in recognition of the innovation we arebringing to the UK transport sector.
Join us onan exciting journey and become a member of our growing team.
Our culture
Key aspects of our culture here at Transreport:
* Open and transparent we shareknowledge & experience and encourage everyone tocontribute so we can all learn together.
* Weactively encourage and support selfdevelopment
* We are respectful to everyones opinions
* We all work together collaborating effectivelyacross teams departments and locations.
* Westrive for bestpractice in all we do: treating our clients fairlyand communicating transparently across colleagues associates andbusiness partners
Transreport Values forSenior Tech Talent
Innovative Thinking
We value individuals who are constantlyexploring new technologies methodologies and practices to push theboundaries of whats possible driving forward our technologicalcapabilities and competitive edge.
Deep TechnicalExpertise
A strong foundation andcontinuous growth in specific technical domains are crucial. Weseek professionals who are recognized for their expertise and arecommitted to staying at the forefront of technologicaladvancements.
Collaboration andCommunication
The ability to workeffectively with crossfunctional teams and communicate complextechnical concepts to nontechnical stakeholders is essential. Weappreciate those who can bridge the gap between tech and businessfostering mutual understanding and alignment.
ProblemSolvingMindset
Facing challenges with asolutionoriented approach leveraging technical skills to deviseeffective efficient and innovative solutions to complex problems ishighly valued.
Adaptability
The tech landscape is everevolving and so is ourbusiness. Professionals who can quickly adapt to new technologiestools and business directions while maintaining high performanceare ideal for our team.
ValuesLess Aligned with Our Needs
Technology for TechnologysSake
While passion for technologyis important applying technology without a clear business case oruser benefit does not align with our goals. We prioritize practicalimpactful tech solutions.
Workingin Isolation
Though deep work andfocus are valuable complete isolation from the rest of the team ororganization limits the potential impact of technicalcontributions. We believe in the power of collaboration andknowledge sharing.
Resistance toBroader Learning
Professionalswho focus solely on their technical niche without considering thebroader business context may miss opportunities to drive meaningfulimpact. A holistic understanding of how tech contributes tobusiness goals is crucial.
Inflexibility
Being wedded to specific technologiesmethodologies or practices at the expense of adaptability canhinder innovation and responsiveness to changing business needs.
Limited CommunicativeClarity
Technical expertise aloneis not enough. The inability to effectively communicate ideaschallenges and solutions to a broader audience can significantlydiminish the value of technicalcontributions.
Tasks
AbouttheRole
Location:London Hybrid
Salaryrange:per annum
As a member ofour DevOps team you will:
* build& optimise our platforms to accelerate deliveryspeed
* maintain support & monitor ourproduction services
* plan & implementcomplex changes to live systems
Weuse a modern tech stack built primarily on AWS managing resourcesvia Terraform and using Kubernetes to host our application servers.Releases to our platforms are managed usingCircleCI.
Growth &Learning Opportunities
This roleprovides exceptional opportunities for anyone that wants toaccelerate a career in DevOps and platform engineering. Our teamworks at a high standard with a wide array of technologies and ourorganisational structure provides new joiners with the opportunityto take on responsibilityquickly.
Requirements
* AboutYou
We are lookingfor someone with at least two years of commercial experience withplatform and pipeline management (e.g. DevOps or equivalent role).
We expect you to:
* be passionate about technology andactively participate to technical discussions
* positively contribute to Transreports culture
* be proficient with any common programming orscripting language
* Familiarity with Ruby ispreferable
* have solid understanding of Linuxor UNIXlike operating systems
* have solidunderstanding of infrastructure as code concepts and be proficientwith Terraform at creating and managing resources
* have professional experience and confidencewith containerised applications and Kubernetes
* have strong investigation and troubleshootingskills (e.g. exploring application logs to figure out an issuesroot cause identifying performance bottlenecks from monitoringtools)
* have solid understanding of thesoftware development lifecycle and be able to implement maintainand improve pipeline configurations to achieve the designedrequirements
* to have excellent communicationand collaboration skills
Familiaritywith the following technologies is not essential but would help acandidates application:
* Ruby on Rails
* Cloudnative software architectures
* Network and security concepts
* GitOps concepts
* Honeybadger
* CircleCI
* Prometheus &Grafana
Benefits
EmployeeBenefits/Perks of the Job:
Privatemedical insurance for you and your children after the probationaryperiod
* Tech & CycleScheme
* Company PensionScheme
* Free Flu Jab for you and your familymembers
* 20 days holiday per annum plus UK BankHolidays
* 10 days nonconsecutive sick leave withfull payment per annum
* Flexible working hoursand fully remote working mode arrangement to promote worklifebalance
* Discretionary Bonus (Dependent uponorganisational and individualperformance)
* Upscaling and trainingopportunities assisting you to stay up to date and explore newskills
* A collaborative and inclusive workenvironment that values diversity andteamwork
* Unique policies that value diversityand inclusion including volunteering policy so you can pursueexternal interests
* Opportunities for growth andadvance your career within the company or switch betweentechnologies and projects
* Mentorship programwhere senior software engineers are paired with other members ofthe team to provide guidance and support.
* Abudget for learning resources courses and books to support yourcontinuous learning and growth within the company after theprobationary period
We acknowledgethat prospective candidates may have reservations about applyingfor a role if they dont meet all the requirements or haveexperienced an extended career break. However we want to assure youthat if you believe you are wellsuited for the position and candemonstrate transferable experience we strongly encourage you toapply. Please dont let the absence of a few checkboxes discourageyou from seizing this opportunity.
We welcomeindividuals from diverse backgrounds and career paths. Yourqualifications and potential are highly valued and respected by ourcompany. We actively seek applicants who can make meaningfulcontributions to our teams success.
Guaranteed InterviewScheme
We are a disability confidentemployer and encourage applications from disabled candidates. Werecognise that some candidates may require reasonable adjustmentsduring the interview process and are committed to making theseadjustments.
Our goal is to create an inclusiveand accessible workplace for all and we value lived experience. Weoffer disabled applicants the option of requesting that theirapplication is considered under the terms of our GuaranteedInterview Scheme (GIS). To be invited to interview or assessmentunder this scheme you must show
* inyour supporting statements that you meet the minimum criteria forthe role.
* Simply complete the declarationquestion when you apply for the job
If you do not wish to apply underthe GIS but do require us to make reasonable adjustments atinterview then please let us know what those adjustments will be.
A request under the Guaranteed Interview Schemedoes not guarantee you a job. At interview the best candidate willbe offered the post.
We are committed toensuring accessibility for all candidates. If yourequire the job description in an alternativeformat please dont hesitate to reach out tous.