Lead DevOps Engineer

An IT consultancy specialising in providing data-driven solutions in the supply chain sector is seeking a Lead DevOps Engineer to oversee the design, implementation, and optimisation of CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure automation, and deployment processes. The Lead DevOps Engineer will have strong experience in DevOps practices, have worked on major cloud platforms, be skilled in automation and configuration tools, and be proficient in scripting languages. Additionally, the Lead DevOps Engineer will have had previous experience leading technical teams and mentoring engineers.

Applications from ex-military personnel are strongly encouraged

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of DevOps pipelines and automation frameworks
• Work across multiple teams and projects to promote best practices in continuous integration, delivery, and infrastructure management
• Manage and optimise cloud environments to ensure security, performance, and cost-effectiveness
• Collaborate with developers, architects, and system administrators to ensure smooth and reliable deployments
• Champion infrastructure-as-code and configuration management standards
• Mentor junior DevOps engineers and contribute to the evolution of team practices and tooling
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement proactive improvements
• Support day-to-day operations and demonstrate flexibility and adaptability when required
• Provide general administrative and practical support
• Contribute to continuous improvement
• Maintain a proactive and dependable approach
• Travel to customer sites and other locations when required

Knowledge, skills and qualifications:

Essential:

• Strong experience in DevOps practices across varied projects and technology stacks
• Expertise with automation and configuration tools (e.g. Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD)
• Proven experience with major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Solid understanding of containerisation and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or PowerShell
• Excellent problem-solving and collaboration skills
• Experience in leading technical teams or mentoring other engineers

Desirable:

• Relevant certifications or equivalent experience

Salary: £70,000 to £90,000 DOE          

Benefits: 25 days + 8, pension scheme, training and professional development opportunities, flexible working arrangements, company devices