Lead DevOps Platforms Engineer in Leeds

Netcompany is one of the fastest growing technology companies in the UK, recognised for disrupting the marketplace and helping to transform the IT sector. We deliver IT Transformation and Delivery services to some of the most well-known organisations in the UK and can count 18% of the FTSE 100 as clients, delivering services across several different sectors.

Netcompany have ambitious growth plans for the next few years and will continue to win and deliver multi-million-pound projects, offering a fantastic opportunity for all members of staff to grow with us and carve out a challenging, successful and rewarding career.

Netcompany is looking for talented Lead DevOps Engineers to join our growing Cloud Operations Team and help enhance the support, delivery, and evolution of our Netcompany Platforms solutions. In this role, you will help build high‑performing, resilient, and secure services for our clients, working alongside a skilled and forward‑thinking engineering community.

As a hands-on Lead DevOps Engineer, you will have extensive experience designing, implementing, and operating cloud-based solutions for complex enterprise environments and high-profile clients. Proven expertise in cloud architecture, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), automation, Kubernetes, and CI/CD platforms, delivering scalable, secure, and highly available solutions.

Adept at leading DevOps strategy, driving platform modernisation, and implementing best practices across cloud infrastructure, automation, security, and observability. Experienced in mentoring engineering teams, collaborating with stakeholders, and ensuring reliable, resilient platforms that meet evolving business and technical requirements.

• Proven ability to lead technical initiatives, mentor engineers, and drive DevOps best practices.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Proven experience designing, building, and operating cloud-native platforms in Azure and/or AWS.
• Strong knowledge of cloud security, networking, and identity & access management (IAM).
• Hands-on experience implementing and managing Infrastructure as Code using tools such as Terraform, Bicep, CloudFormation, or Ansible.
• Strong experience with Kubernetes, containerisation, and platform operations.
• Experience designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, or similar.
• Strong scripting and automation skills using PowerShell, Python, Bash, or Go.
• Experience designing and implementing monitoring, logging, and observability solutions using Prometheus, Grafana, Azure Monitor, ELK/EFK.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues.
• Experience designing and implementing high-availability and disaster recovery solutions.
• Experience with multi-cloud and hybrid-cloud architectures.
• Knowledge of FinOps and cloud cost optimisation practices.
• Experience implementing DevSecOps principles and security controls within CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience building developer platforms and self-service capabilities.

• Essential:
• Right to work in the UK.
• Ability to obtain and maintain UK Security Clearance.
• Willingness to travel within the UK when required.
• Desirable Qualifications:
• Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)
• Azure DevOps Engineer Expert (AZ-400)
• AWS Solutions Architect – Associate
• AWS SysOps Administrator – Associate
• Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
• HashiCorp Terraform Associate

Through our Netcompany Academy, we offer a diverse range of courses, seminars and certifications carefully curated to support your development. As you advance in your career, the Academy tailors its offerings to enhance your managerial skills, deepen your understanding of methodologies, hone your leadership abilities, and fine-tune your strategic acumen. As you progress through the content, you’ll naturally take on more responsibility and network with your peers.

• 25 days’ holiday
• Private Medical Health care via Vitality
• Pension contribution, Life Assurance
• Professional certifications supported as part of learning and development.
• A range of retail discounts to enhance your lifestyle, encompassing restaurants, supermarkets, travel, leisure activities and health and well-being services.
• Access to our Employee Resource Groups, our groups represent diverse backgrounds and provide a platform for colleagues to connect, learn, and support one another.

Join Netcompany, where we proudly hold the 5th position on the esteemed UK Top 50 Best Places to Work in the Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Awards for 2024. At Netcompany, we pride ourselves on our entrepreneurial spirit and our capacity for doing things differently. Our culture is built on fostering low bureaucracy, emphasizing high agility and promoting flexibility, enabling everyone to contribute their best.

Netcompany is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process for anyone wishing to apply for a job with us. We operate a Disability Confident Interview Scheme which means that we offer guaranteed interviews to all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for a role. Applicants are asked to opt in, so please let us know if you wish your application to be considered under this scheme. If you need any reasonable adjustments or extra support during the recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected].