Lead DevOps Engineer

Job Title: Lead DevOps Engineer

Organisation Overview:

Our Client is a forward-thinking leader within the technology and cloud infrastructure industry, renowned for fostering innovation, collaboration, and continuous growth. They operate at the forefront of digital transformation, delivering robust solutions that enable businesses to optimise their operations. Committed to creating a dynamic and inclusive workplace, the company offers an enriching environment driven by expertise, innovation, and professional development.

Role Summary:

Due to strategic expansion, Our Client is seeking to appoint a highly skilled Lead DevOps Engineer. This pivotal role is integral to advancing their cloud infrastructure and automation capabilities, supporting ongoing digital transformation initiatives. The successful candidate will have a significant impact by leading DevOps practices, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and ensuring seamless delivery of resilient and scalable solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, implementation, and management of scalable cloud infrastructure using industry best practices.
• Oversee automation of deployment, configuration, and monitoring processes across environments.
• Collaborate with development teams to streamline CI/CD pipelines and improve deployment efficiencies.
• Implement and maintain infrastructure as code using tools like Terraform.
• Enforce security standards and optimise system performance, reliability, and availability.
• Mentor and guide junior team members, promoting a DevOps culture across the organisation.
• Provide expert support for troubleshooting complex infrastructure and deployment issues.
• Drive innovation by researching and integrating emerging technologies and methodologies.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Extensive experience working with AWS cloud services and architecture.
• Proven expertise in containerisation and orchestration tools, particularly Kubernetes.
• Strong scripting skills in Python, along with proficiency in automation and configuration management tools.
• Hands-on experience with infrastructure as code, preferably Terraform.
• Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps best practices.
• Knowledge of security principles related to cloud and infrastructure management.
• Demonstrable leadership skills with the ability to manage cross-functional teams.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Desirable Skills & Experience:

• Experience with other cloud providers such as Azure or Google Cloud Platform.
• Certification related to AWS, Kubernetes, or DevOps (e.g., AWS Certified DevOps Engineer).
• Knowledge of monitoring and logging tools like Prometheus, Grafana, or ELK Stack.
• Experience with Python development for automation and tooling.

Call to Action:

If you are a seasoned DevOps professional ready to lead innovative projects within a dynamic environment, we would like to hear from you. Please submit your updated CV for consideration and take the next step in your career with our client's exciting organisation. Only suitably qualified candidates will be contacted.