Overview
Senior DevOps Engineer role at Resident Advisor (RA). This is a full-time, permanent position in RA's Core Platform team. The role is office based (minimum 3 days/week in-office) with hybrid options available.
RA is a music media brand serving the electronic music community with news, editorial, club listings, ticketing, events, original films, and more. The RA team is looking for a DevOps professional who is passionate about electronic music and capable of scaling high-traffic infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage and improve AWS infrastructure using infrastructure-as-code practices
* Database maintenance and query optimization
* Cloud cost optimization and resource efficiency
* Research, plan, and lead improvements to backend infrastructure
* Provide functional and technical training and support to developers
* Write application code to support infrastructure tooling and shared platform services
Required Skills
* Experience working with AWS
* Experience with Kubernetes and containerized application deployment
* Experience with infrastructure-as-code technologies (Terraform preferred)
* Experience deploying and maintaining SQL-based databases (PostgreSQL or MS SQL Server)
* Experience writing production-level application code
* Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines
* Experience with Git and version control workflows
* Strong documentation writing skills and commitment to knowledge sharing
* Strong interpersonal skills with openness to feedback
* Fluent English communication skills (written and verbal)
Desired Skills
* Experience with both PostgreSQL and MS SQL Server
* Advanced SQL query optimization skills
* Experience deploying and maintaining Kafka for event-driven architectures
* Experience deploying and maintaining ETL pipelines
* Experience with DataDog for monitoring and alerting
* Understanding of Site Reliability Engineering principles and best practices
* Experience with backend languages such as C# and Node.js
* Experience with scripting languages (Bash, Python, PowerShell)
* Experience managing high-traffic systems with significant load variations
What We Offer You
* Generous annual leave policies for work-life balance
* Hybrid or remote work options based on role and location
* Matching pension schemes and/or 401k
* Wellbeing initiatives including Classpass discounts and custom-fitted earplugs
* Company social events, team lunches, and RA merch discounts
* Paid annual volunteering allowance
* Regular Q&As with senior leadership and ongoing virtual training
* Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
* Active involvement in electronic music community projects
More About RA
RA is an independent company run by dance music enthusiasts. We operate a Global Contributor Network and international teams to connect with local scenes. We became B-Corp certified in 2024 and pursue inclusive, equitable, and regenerative practices.
We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and strive for a team that reflects the communities we engage with.
Our Values
* Electronic music is art
* Advance inclusive and equitable electronic music communities
* Innovate to empower the community
* Honesty, purpose over profit
* Front left mindset
Salary and Location
This is a full-time, permanent role based in London, Manchester, Berlin, or Madrid. Salary ranges:
* London: £60,000 – £75,000
* Manchester: £50,000 – £65,000
* Berlin: €60,000 – €75,000
* Madrid: €60,000 – €75,000
For questions, contact work@ra.co. This listing will be open for at least two weeks from 28 July 2025. Please add work@ra.co to your contacts and check spam folders for emails from RA.
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