Senior DevOps Engineer - Cloud Infrastructure

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Senior DevOps Engineer to join their growing team in Milton Keynes , with a strong emphasis on remote collaboration. This role is critical for enhancing our client's cloud infrastructure, automating deployment pipelines, and ensuring the stability and scalability of their services. You will be at the forefront of implementing cutting-edge DevOps practices, working with a globally distributed team to maintain and improve our robust technology stack. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive engineer who thrives in a remote-first environment and is passionate about streamlining development and operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated application deployment and testing.
• Manage and optimize cloud infrastructure on platforms such as AWS , Azure, or GCP, ensuring scalability and cost-efficiency.
• Implement and enforce infrastructure as code (IaC) principles using tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement proactive solutions to ensure high availability and reliability.
• Develop and maintain scripting for automation of operational tasks using languages like Python or Bash.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to foster a culture of shared responsibility and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related technical field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 5+ years of experience in a DevOps, SRE, or similar role, with a strong understanding of cloud environments .
• Proficiency with infrastructure automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Chef, Puppet) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) for automation.
• Strong knowledge of monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack).
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with proven ability to work effectively in a remote team setting.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and regular performance-based increases.
• Fully remote working arrangement, offering maximum flexibility.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous holiday allowance and company-matched pension scheme.
• Access to online learning platforms and budget for professional development.