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Lead DevOps Engineer
- newcastle upon tyne, tyne and wear, NE1 3EP, United Kingdom
- Job type not listed
- Full time
- £75,000 - £75,000 Per Annum
Job Description
About the Role
Our client is searching for an experienced and visionary Lead DevOps Engineer to spearhead their infrastructure and deployment initiatives in Newcastle upon Tyne . You will be responsible for building and maintaining a robust, scalable, and highly available cloud infrastructure that supports rapid software development and deployment cycles. This role requires a strategic thinker who can bridge the gap between development and operations, fostering a culture of automation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. If you are adept at managing complex cloud environments and passionate about optimizing development workflows, we encourage you to apply.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and manage the CI/CD pipelines for automated building, testing, and deployment of applications.
- Oversee and optimize the company's cloud infrastructure (AWS/Azure/GCP), focusing on scalability, security, and cost-effectiveness.
- Develop and maintain infrastructure-as-code scripts using tools like Terraform or Ansible.
- Implement robust monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions to ensure system health and performance.
- Lead incident response efforts, troubleshoot production issues, and implement preventative measures.
- Mentor and guide a team of DevOps engineers, promoting best practices and knowledge sharing across the organization.
Requirements
- 7+ years of experience in DevOps engineering or a related field.
- Proven expertise in cloud platforms, particularly AWS or Azure.
- Hands-on experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
- Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) and infrastructure-as-code tools.
- Strong understanding of networking, security principles, and monitoring tools.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, with experience managing technical teams in Newcastle upon Tyne .
Benefits
- A highly competitive salary reflecting your expertise.
- Comprehensive private health insurance and wellness programs.
- Generous allowance for professional development and certifications.
- Company-provided equipment and resources.
- Opportunity to lead and shape the DevOps culture in a growing company based in Newcastle upon Tyne .