DevOps Engineer
Job summary
The role of the DevOps Engineer is to support the DevOps withprogramming, integration, and development support for a range of systemsto ensure operational performance is maintained and fed into the DevOpsprocesses.The post holder will work in an agile way to provide specialist advice toService Users and assist with the implementation of new software, hardwareand infrastructure projects, including leading on the enhancement andoptimisation of functionality within our established EPR system.You will work within the infrastructure team collaborating with ServerEngineers, Packaging and Device Engineer.Together you will provide technical specialties and provide technicalexpertise in application packaging and supporting technologies.
Main duties of the job
Provide programming, integration, and development support for all software application services to end users and deliver applications to end users that meet RBH deployment strategy and security policies and ensure operational performance is maintained and fed into the DevOps processes.Work in a collaborative manner with other DDaT colleagues to deliver tasks successfully.Perform root cause analysis for production errors, deploy updates and fixes building tools to reduce occurrences of error and improve service delivery. Develop software to integrate with internal back-end systemsMaintain the security and integrity of all systems related to specialist area including managing all user access rights and implementation of any necessary backup regimes and other disaster recovery procedures.Providing technical and administrative support for specialist systems, including the production of system specification documentation and the production of relevant procedures and protocols.Monitoring and managing system performance, capacity and growth, providing advice on necessary upgrades and replacement of hardware and software to maintain the reliability of theDevops Engineersystems.Ensuring compliance with Trust guidelines and other relevant policies.Carry out support and service to all customers during the agreed working hours, including any out of hours working.
About us
Diversity makes us interesting... Inclusion is what will make us outstanding.
Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.
If you need additional help with your application please get in touch by calling the recruitment team on 0118 322 6997 or 0118 322 5342.
Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide programming, integration, and development support for all software application services to end users and deliver applications to end users that meet RBH deployment strategy and security policies and ensure operational performance is maintained and fed into the DevOps processes.Work in a collaborative manner with other DDaT colleagues to deliver tasks successfully.Promote a culture of quality and ensure user problems are resolved in a prompt and professional mannerActively contribute to the development of products and prototype applications based on requirements through analysis and solution design Automate tools to monitor system health and reliability to support business process requirementSupports the change management and benefits realisation of the DDaT target operating model.When required, provide expert knowledge in their respective field to troubleshoot and resolve complex IT issues with a mixture of development technologies such as asp.net, MVC, FHIR etc.Perform root cause analysis for production errors, deploy updates and fixes building tools to reduce occurrences of error and improve service delivery. Develop software to integrate with internal back-end systemsMaintain the security and integrity of all systems related to specialist area including managing all user access rights and implementation of any necessary backup regimes and other disaster recovery procedures.Providing technical and administrative support for specialist systems, including the production of system specification documentation and the production of relevant procedures and protocols.Monitoring and managing system performance, capacity and growth, providing advice on necessary upgrades and replacement of hardware and software to maintain the reliability of theDevops Engineersystems.
Implement hardware changes and upgrades and database upgrades and migrations to maintain system performance and growth capacity.Ensuring compliance with Trust guidelines and other relevant policies.To maintain awareness of technical developments and research new technologies with a view to providing advice to DevOps Specialist on suitable deployment strategies for RBH.Responsible for maintaining own specialist skills with appropriate professional training.Carry out support and service to all customers during the agreed working hours, including any out of hours working.
Person Specification
Qualifications
- Degree in Computer Science, or related subject or equivalent in IT qualifications
- Experience of Prince 2 or Agile project management and ITIL.
Experience
- Significant experience in IT particularly in a DevOps setting Experience of Configuring and managing databases such as MySQL,
- Working knowledge of various tools, open-source technologies, cloud services and the development of APIs and integration standards On-going commitment to attend training courses to update and develop IT skills.
- Ability to speak credibly and authoritatively to technical and non-technical audiences and assimilate technical language quickly and effectively.
Skills
- Problem solving attitude
- Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
- Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Berkshire Hospital NHS Trust
London Road
Reading
RG1 5LA
Employer's website
https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/