Senior DevOps Engineer in Glasgow

Smarter Grid Solutions (SGS) provides products and consultancy services that enable utilities and developers/operators to integrate distributed energy resources (DER) into and onto the grid, including solar, wind and storage, across all deployment scales. Our world‑leading Active Network Management technology is the core component of a unique distributed energy resource management system that uses real‑time functionality to manage and control the operation of renewable and other new grid‑edge energy resources. Our products are transforming the utilisation and resiliency of the grid, securely managing connected resources at greatly reduced cost.

Founded in 2008, SGS originated from the Institute for Energy and Environment at the University of Strathclyde in the UK. In 2020, SGS was acquired by Mitsubishi Electric Power Products Inc (MEPPI), a wholly owned American subsidiary of Mitsubishi corporation.

Role Overview

Smarter Grid Solutions is seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer to join our established team in Glasgow. This position is integral to the ongoing expansion of our DevOps capabilities. The successful candidate will report to the Director of Software Engineering and will collaborate with various internal teams, contributing significantly to SGS’s product and DevOps strategy.

Responsibilities and Objectives

• Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support both development and production workloads across Cloud and On‑Premises environments.
• Provide training and mentorship to DevOps Engineers, Test Automation Engineers, and Software Developers, fostering knowledge sharing and professional growth.
• Develop and maintain documentation to support the Technology team in adopting and integrating new technologies.
• Support and manage existing environments (Cloud and On‑Premises), delivering training and knowledge transfer to software development and support teams.
• Collaborate with DevOps and Architecture teams to design and implement new Cloud and On‑Premises environments.
• Work closely with Architects, Senior Developers, and Product Owners to refine, prioritise, and manage the DevOps backlog.
• Promote best practices and actively contribute to embedding a DevOps culture within the SGS Product Development team.
• Maintain and administer development tools such as GitLab, Jira, and Confluence, ensuring their reliability and effectiveness.
• Manage the DevOps tooling suite, driving efficiency, recommending enhancements, and developing migration strategies where appropriate.
• Identify and implement opportunities to increase automation and improve efficiency across the software development lifecycle.
• Author infrastructure‑as‑code solutions to provision, configure, and support development environment infrastructure.
• Partner with the Security team to integrate security practices into the application development environment.
• Conduct research and evaluation of third‑party products and services to inform technology decisions.
• Collaborate with Technology team members, clients, and internal stakeholders to review, refine, and enhance development and test infrastructure, contributing to the evolution of SGS products.
• Assist in feasibility assessments and scoping of technology projects, providing technical insight and recommendations.
• Operate independently, managing multiple priorities effectively while adapting to evolving requirements and organisational change.

Required Skills, Experience and Capabilities

• Experience deploying and managing Cloud and On‑Premises using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, Vault, Packer & Consul.
• Demonstrated expertise in managing and deploying Kubernetes clusters, with a strong preference for hands‑on experience in on‑premises environments.
• Strong background in managing infrastructure services including Compute, Storage, and Networking across hybrid environments.
• Proficiency in scripting and coding with Bash, PowerShell, or Python.
• Hands‑on experience in containerisation, including building and testing containers with Docker.
• Advanced ability to diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve complex technical issues.
• Solid expertise in Windows and Linux system administration.
• Demonstrated experience in designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines.
• Knowledge of integrating security scanning and compliance checks into CI/CD workflows.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

Desirable Skills, Experience and Capabilities

• Working in a highly regulated industry such as a utility or telecoms would be highly advantageous.
• AWS Solutions Architect (Associate or Professional) or Azure Solutions Expert.
• Certified Kubernetes Administrator.
• Certified Kubernetes Application Developer.
• HashiCorp Terraform Associate Certification.
• HashiCorp Vault associate Certification.

Qualifications and Experience

• BSc/BEng/MSc/MEng in electrical engineering, industrial control, computer science or similar discipline.
• 5+ years of DevOps experience.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, dependent upon experience.
• 33 days holiday.
• 5% matched Employer pension scheme.
• Opportunity to participate in the Company’s Profit‑Sharing Incentive Bonus scheme, up to a maximum of 12% of base salary.
• Private Medical Insurance through Vitality.
• Life Cover (3x).
• Cyclescheme.
• Flexible / Hybrid Working Opportunities.

In return, you will be joining a highly engaged and passionate team that rewards commitment and achievement! If you are interested in applying for this position or have any questions about the role or life at Smarter Grid Solutions, we would love to hear from you! Please advise of your salary expectations and notice period in your response.

Smarter Grid Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are committed to working in an environment that is free from all types of discrimination, is inclusive and empowers our people to bring their whole self to work and reach their full potential. At Smarter Grid Solutions, we recognise that we can grow and thrive with a diverse team of people. We hire great people from a variety of backgrounds not just because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes our Company stronger. We are committed to providing reasonable support or adjustments during our recruitment process. If you need support, please reach out to recruitment@smartergridsolutions.com. Should your application be successful, we will conduct relevant employment checks before you join us too.