Senior DevOps Engineer
- milton keynes, buckinghamshire, MK9 2AA, United Kingdom
- Remote
- Full time
- £70,000 - £70,000 Per Annum
Job Description
About the Role
Our client is actively seeking a talented and driven Senior DevOps Engineer to join their fully remote team, contributing to the infrastructure and deployment pipelines that power their innovative services. This role is critical for ensuring the reliability, scalability, and efficiency of our client's cloud-based operations. You will play a key part in automating and streamlining development and deployment processes, working closely with development and operations teams to enhance system performance and stability. This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned professional to make a significant impact from anywhere, driving best practices in a collaborative, remote-first culture, and working on exciting challenges without the need to commute to an office in Milton Keynes or elsewhere.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and manage CI/CD pipelines to automate build, test, and deployment processes.
- Develop and maintain infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like Terraform or Ansible.
- Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement solutions to ensure high availability and reliability.
- Manage and optimize cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or GCP) for cost-efficiency and scalability.
- Collaborate with development teams to ensure seamless integration and deployment of applications.
- Implement and enforce security best practices throughout the infrastructure and deployment lifecycle.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in DevOps or a related role, with a strong focus on cloud environments.
- Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or Go.
- Hands-on experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and orchestration tools.
- Solid understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and their services.
- Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack).
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and effectively in a remote setting.
Benefits
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Generous paid time off and flexible working hours.
- Opportunity for professional development and certifications.
- Fully remote working arrangement, offering unparalleled flexibility and work-life balance, without the need to be near Milton Keynes .