DevOps Engineer in London

Join to apply for the DevOps Engineer role at heycarGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Direct message the job poster from heycarSince August 2019, we\’ve been making it easier for customers to find the right vehicle, and for automotive retailers to sell them. In June 2025 we were acquired by Volkswagen Financial Services UK (VWFS UK). Our mission is to build the right tech solutions for Volkswagen Group UK and its retailers, so they can deliver the best possible experiences to their customers.We\’re a mix of problem-solvers, innovators, and team players who care about doing great work and making a difference. We thrive on collaboration, innovation, and a shared commitment to excellence. We deliver impactful solutions at pace that put the customer at the centre. If you\’re looking for a meaningful challenge, and want to help shape the future of automotive experiences, then read on…About the role We\’re looking for a DevOps Engineer to join our fast-paced, UK engineering team. In this role, you\’ll help build, scale, secure and maintain the infrastructure behind our growing suite of applications. You\’ll work closely with software engineers, product managers and stakeholders to support reliable software delivery through robust CI/CD pipelines, automation, monitoring, and modern DevOps practices.What you\’ll do Collaborate closely with Engineering departments to improve developer experienceBuild and manage CI/CD pipelinesDesign and provision resilient infrastructure with an emphasis on securityOwn the environments from development through to productionAnticipate and recommend solutions to operational problems by monitoring system performance and studying operating targetsWork closely with the engineering team to manage system lifecycle including change and configuration managementTroubleshoot any emergency infrastructure incident to achieve optimal application performance and stabilityDrive the continuous improvement of the platform to optimise performance, security and cost of operationWhat you\’ll need To be a team player – working closely across teams efficiently and effectivelyExperience building AWS-based, scalable, and highly available distributed infrastructureExperience with Kubernetes, Helm and containerisationExpertise in CI/CD pipelines and GitOps practicesExperience of working with multiple AWS servicesProblem solving skills – identifying, analysing, and resolving complex technical issues, diagnosing root causes and implementing effective, long-term solutionsScripting ability in Python or BashMonitoring, observability and cost optimisation practicesExperience with microservice architectureWorking alongside development teams using agile practicesUnderstanding of Linux systemsInfrastructure as code such as TerraformBonus Experience with Service Mesh architecturesWhat we\’ll give you Compensation: We offer a competitive salary + performance based bonusHolidays: 28 days off (plus bank holidays) per year, plus an extra day off for your birthdayBenefits + Perks: Private medical insurance, learning and development opportunities, and mental health supportHybrid Working: Flexible working culture with hybrid working in our offices in Holborn (London) and work-from-home daysFeedback: Honest feedback culture where team communication is encouragedA Challenge: Fast paced but collaborative; you\’ll be encouraged to push back and question where you see fitFun: Fully stocked kitchen and bar, great office environment and socialsIf you\’re ready to work with a creative, high-performing group of people we want to hear from you.Please apply directly to this role .Location Croydon, England, United KingdomLondon, England, United Kingdom

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