Senior Devops Engineer - MoD - SEO
Defence Digital ensures our Armed Forces remain among the most technologically advanced in the world. We do this by putting innovative and effective technology into the hands of over 200,000 users, from the boardroom to the front line.
We lead on cutting-edge data science, automation, and cyber security at scale. Our mission goes beyond the battlefield by leading humanitarian efforts and driving digital innovation that impacts lives across the globe.
Defence Digital forms part of Strategic Command which manages the MOD's joint capabilities for the Army, RAF, and Royal Navy.
Working at Defence Digital
Passionate about using your skills to make a critical difference? Your next career move could be here!
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.
Join Defence Digital as a Senior DevOps Engineer and become part of a team that delivers automated software components forming part of our development operations toolchain. In this pivotal role, you will transform technical requirements into DevOps processes, build complex stories independently, manage live test environments, and identify and resolve issues that prevent delivery.
As a Senior DevOps Engineer, you will operate at a level requiring significant technical autonomy and leadership. Your primary responsibility involves transforming complex technical requirements into robust DevOps processes that enhance our software delivery capabilities.
Responsibilities
- Transform technical requirements into effective DevOps processes
- Build and manage complex technical stories independently
- Oversee live test environment management and maintenance
- Identify and resolve delivery-preventing issues proactively
For more information on the Devops Engineer profession please see the Government Digital and Data Framework;
Devops Engineer
Person specificationTo be successful in the role of Senior Devops Engineer you will bring experience of;
- Strong technical proficiency in designing, developing, and testing complex programs and systems, with a keen eye for identifying and resolving faults.
- A deep understanding of information security principles and the ability to embed security controls into solutions from the outset.
- Experience in process optimisation, including identifying inefficiencies and implementing improvements to enhance development workflows.
- Familiarity with modern standards approaches and the ability to apply these principles to practical work.
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with a proven ability to engage with stakeholders, gather user needs, and translate them into effective solutions.
Application
When submitting your CV, please highlight your career history and experience relevant to this role.? Additionally, refer to the "Things You Need to Know" section of the advert and provide a personal statement (max.1250 words) demonstrating the ?Essential Criteria?listed below:??
Essential Criteria
- Proven experience in DevOps engineering and automation
- Strong technical problem-solving and analytical skills
- Ability to work independently on complex technical challenges
- Experience managing live environments and deployment processes Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Seeing the Big Picture
- Leadership Technical skills
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
- Programming and software build (software engineering)
- Service support
- Systems integration
- Prototyping
- Company
- Government Digital & Data
- Location
- MOD Corsham, Wiltshire, England
- Employment Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £44,590 - £44,590
- Posted
- Company
- Government Digital & Data
- Location
- MOD Corsham, Wiltshire, England
- Employment Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £44,590 - £44,590
- Posted