Senior DevOps Engineer - Automation Specialist
- edinburgh, scotland, EH1 1AA, United Kingdom
- Permanent·Remote
- Full time
- £88,000 - £88,000 Per Annum
Job Description
About the Role
Our client is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior DevOps Engineer with a specialization in automation to join their fully remote engineering team. You will be instrumental in building and maintaining robust CI/CD pipelines, automating infrastructure, and fostering a culture of collaboration between development and operations. This role is crucial for ensuring the efficiency, reliability, and scalability of our client's software delivery processes. As a remote-first company, we value autonomy, continuous improvement, and a commitment to technical excellence, providing you with the tools and support to thrive in a dynamic, distributed environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and manage automated CI/CD pipelines for software deployment and testing.
- Develop and maintain infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation.
- Automate system provisioning, configuration management, and monitoring processes.
- Collaborate with development teams to optimize application performance and reliability in production environments.
- Implement and manage containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to build, deployment, and infrastructure.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in DevOps, with a strong focus on automation and CI/CD.
- Proficiency with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) and automation tools.
- Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and IaC tools.
- Experience with container orchestration platforms like Kubernetes.
- Solid understanding of monitoring, logging, and alerting tools.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, crucial for effective remote teamwork.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Fully remote working arrangement with flexible hours.
- Opportunities for professional development, training, and certifications.
- Generous paid time off and company holidays.
- A collaborative and innovative remote-first work culture.


