Senior DevOps Engineer in Ipswich

The Risk Technology team is a cross-functional group of software development specialists, geospatial information experts, and catastrophe/financial modeling professionals. Together, we deliver best-in-class analytics and industry-standard risk analysis tools that enable smarter decision-making for global financial services. We are seeking a seasoned DevOps professional to join our Risk Technology function. In this role, you will architect and implement advanced DevOps solutions across a complex technology landscape, driving automation, security, and scalability for mission-critical applications. This is an exceptional opportunity to influence DevOps strategy and play a key role in enabling innovation within a global organization. Hybrid working fully supported ideally with 1-2 days per week in the Ipswich office. Occasional travel may be required to our London office.

Why Join Us? This is an exceptional opportunity to play a key part in the transformation of a global financial services organisation. Working with cross-functional teams of software development specialists, geospatial information specialists and catastrophe and actuarial model builders. These teams bring best-in-class analytics, thought-leadership and expertise in designing, building and supporting industry standard risk analysis and client facing tools. By joining our team you will become part of a highly client professional and client focused team with a strong work/life balance and opportunities for remote/hybrid working.

The Role:

• Design & Implementation: Architect, build, and implement DevOps solutions for medium-to-high-complexity projects across diverse technologies (.NET, Python, PHP, MATLAB, R, SQL Server, NoSQL).
• Automation & CI/CD: Develop and optimize Continuous Integration and Delivery pipelines for applications spanning databases, middleware, and front-end systems. Integrate automated testing, code coverage, compliance, and vulnerability checks into pipelines.
• Security & Governance: Establish and enforce security standards, guidelines, and best practices for DevOps processes.
• Innovation & Assessment: Evaluate the maturity of current DevOps tools and CI/CD implementations; identify gaps and recommend improvements.
• Collaboration & Support: Partner with actuarial and catastrophe modeling teams to support specialized AVD environments and data science tools.
• Technical Leadership: Mentor and train team members, providing guidance on best practices and emerging technologies.
• Problem Resolution: Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues, validating recommended solutions as needed.

Qualifications

The Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Azure DevOps and version control tools (VSTS/TFS, GitHub).
• Expertise in managing CI/CD tools across all pipeline stages, including integration with unit testing, automated testing, code coverage, static/dynamic analysis, compliance, and vulnerability scanning.
• Strong scripting skills in PowerShell, ARM templates/Terraform/Bicep, and YAML for Infrastructure as Code (Windows and Linux).
• Deep domain expertise in:

• Cloud application development (IaaS, Serverless, API Management)
• Container orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Storage, compute, and networking components.

• Clearly articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including developers, data scientists, and infrastructure specialists
• Influence and negotiate with stakeholders and other technology teams to drive alignment and delivery.

Preferred Qualifications (Bonus Skills):

• Familiarity with Ubuntu Linux, Databricks, Microsoft Fabric, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) clusters, and Azure Synapse.

Enjoy a benefits package designed to help you thrive, both professionally and personally. You will receive 25 days of annual leave plus an extra WTW day to relax and recharge. Our comprehensive health and wellbeing offering includes private healthcare, life insurance, group income protection, and regular health assessments, all giving you peace of mind. Secure your future with our defined contribution pension scheme, featuring matched contributions up to 10% from the company. We support your growth and balance with hybrid working options, access to an employee assistance programme, and a fully paid volunteer day to make a difference in your community. On top of these, you can opt into a variety of additional perks including an electric vehicle car scheme, share scheme, cycle-to-work programme, dental and optical cover, critical illness protection, and much more. Start making the most of your career and wellbeing with a range of benefits tailored for you.

At WTW, we believe difference makes us stronger. We want our workforce to reflect the different and varied markets we operate in and to build a culture of inclusivity that makes colleagues feel welcome, valued and empowered to bring their whole selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive work environment throughout our organisation. We embrace all types of diversity. We’re committed to equal employment opportunity and provide application, interview and workplace adjustments and accommodations to all applicants. If you foresee any barriers, from the application process through to joining WTW, please email candidatehelpdesk@wtwco.com.