Senior DevOps Engineer - Automation Specialist

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior DevOps Engineer with a strong focus on automation to join their team in Stoke-on-Trent . This role is critical for enhancing their software development lifecycle through robust automation, CI/CD implementation, and infrastructure management. You will be responsible for building and maintaining scalable, reliable, and secure systems, collaborating closely with development and operations teams to streamline processes. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated engineer to drive efficiency and innovation in a company that values technological advancement and a collaborative approach to problem-solving.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage CI/CD pipelines for automated builds, testing, and deployments.
• Develop and maintain infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like Terraform or Ansible.
• Automate system provisioning, configuration management, and operational tasks.
• Monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions to ensure high availability and reliability.
• Collaborate with development teams to optimize application deployment and scaling strategies.
• Implement and manage containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Ensure security best practices are integrated into all aspects of the infrastructure and deployment processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 5+ years of experience in DevOps or a related systems engineering role.
• Proficiency with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Strong experience with scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python, PowerShell).
• Expertise in CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI).
• Familiarity with configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Chef, Puppet).
• Experience with container orchestration platforms like Kubernetes.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Hybrid working model offering flexibility and work-life balance.
• Opportunities for professional development and obtaining industry certifications.
• Access to modern technology and a supportive team environment.
• Company-sponsored training programs and conference attendance.