Lead DevOps Engineer

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead DevOps Engineer to spearhead their infrastructure and operations team in Coventry . This critical role involves architecting, implementing, and managing scalable, reliable, and secure cloud infrastructure. You will be responsible for fostering a culture of automation, continuous integration, and continuous delivery (CI/CD) across the engineering department. The ideal candidate will have a strong command of cloud technologies, infrastructure as code, and containerization, with a passion for optimizing system performance and ensuring high availability for all services, working closely with development teams to streamline deployment pipelines and enhance operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable and resilient cloud infrastructure on platforms like AWS or Azure .
• Develop and manage robust CI/CD pipelines to automate application builds, testing, and deployments.
• Implement and manage infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform or Ansible.
• Monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions to ensure optimal uptime and reliability.
• Lead and mentor a team of DevOps engineers, fostering best practices in automation and operational excellence.
• Collaborate with development and QA teams to troubleshoot issues and ensure seamless integration of new features.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in DevOps or related infrastructure engineering roles.
• Proven expertise in managing cloud environments (e.g., AWS , Azure, GCP) and associated services.
• Strong proficiency with containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes.
• Extensive experience with scripting languages (e.g., Bash , Python) and IaC tools.
• Deep understanding of CI/CD principles and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI).
• Experience with monitoring and logging solutions (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack).

Benefits

• An attractive salary commensurate with experience and a comprehensive bonus structure.
• Significant opportunities for career progression and professional development in a rapidly growing tech company.
• Access to cutting-edge technologies and challenging projects.
• Excellent health insurance coverage and a generous pension scheme.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment dedicated to innovation.