An IT consultancy specialising in providing data-driven solutions in the supply chain sector is seeking a Lead DevOps Engineer to oversee the design, implementation, and optimisation of CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure automation, and deployment processes. The Lead DevOps Engineer will have strong experience in DevOps practices, have worked on major cloud platforms, be skilled in automation and configuration tools, and be proficient in scripting languages. Additionally, the Lead DevOps Engineer will have had previous experience leading technical teams and mentoring engineers.
Applications from ex-military personnel are strongly encouraged
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of DevOps pipelines and automation frameworks
Work across multiple teams and projects to promote best practices in continuous integration, delivery, and infrastructure management
Manage and optimise cloud environments to ensure security, performance, and cost-effectiveness
Collaborate with developers, architects, and system administrators to ensure smooth and reliable deployments
Champion infrastructure-as-code and configuration management standards
Mentor junior DevOps engineers and contribute to the evolution of team practices and tooling
Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement proactive improvements
Support day-to-day operations and demonstrate flexibility and adaptability when required
Provide general administrative and practical support
Contribute to continuous improvement
Maintain a proactive and dependable approach
Travel to customer sites and other locations when required
Knowledge, skills and qualifications:
Essential:
Strong experience in DevOps practices across varied projects and technology stacks
Expertise with automation and configuration tools (e.g. Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD)
Proven experience with major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
Solid understanding of containerisation and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
Proficiency in scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or PowerShell
Excellent problem-solving and collaboration skills
Experience in leading technical teams or mentoring other engineers
Desirable:
Relevant certifications or equivalent experience
Salary: £70,000 to £90,000 DOE
Benefits: 25 days + 8, pension scheme, training and professional development opportunities, flexible working arrangements, company devices