DevOps Engineer - Cloud Automation

About the Role

Our client is seeking a motivated DevOps Engineer to enhance their IT operations in Leeds . This role is crucial for bridging the gap between software development and IT operations, focusing on automating and streamlining our deployment processes, infrastructure management, and system monitoring. You will play a key part in building and maintaining scalable, reliable, and efficient systems that support our growing digital services. The ideal candidate will have a passion for automation, a deep understanding of cloud technologies, and a collaborative spirit to work with development and operations teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage CI/CD pipelines for automated build, testing, and deployment.
• Develop and maintain infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like Terraform, Ansible, or Chef.
• Manage and monitor cloud infrastructure (AWS/Azure/GCP), ensuring high availability and performance.
• Implement robust logging, monitoring, and alerting solutions to proactively identify and resolve issues.
• Automate operational tasks and processes to improve efficiency and reduce manual intervention.
• Collaborate with development teams to optimize application deployment and ensure system reliability.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 3+ years of experience in a DevOps or Systems Engineering role.
• Proficiency with cloud platforms such as AWS , Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong scripting skills in languages like Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Familiarity with configuration management tools and version control systems (Git).

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance incentives.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous holiday entitlement.
• Support for professional development, certifications, and training programs.
• A forward-thinking and collaborative work environment in Leeds , focused on continuous improvement.