Lead DevOps Engineer

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.

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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