DevOps Engineer

We are seeking an experienced DevOps Engineer to join a high\-performing project team in Central London. In this role, you will take technical ownership of cloud and on\-premises infrastructure, providing leadership and mentorship to junior engineers while driving the architecture and evolution of a critical customer platform.

You will act as a senior technical authority, collaborating directly with customers and stakeholders to shape infrastructure strategy, ensure operational excellence, and deliver robust, scalable solutions. This role includes participation in an out\-of\-hours support rota for the production environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, build, and continuous improvement of infrastructure solutions, setting technical direction for the team.


• Own cloud and on\-premises environments end\-to\-end, ensuring security, resilience, and performance.


• Mentor and support junior DevOps engineers, conducting code and infrastructure reviews.


• Drive platform automation initiatives to reduce manual toil and improve deployment pipelines.


• Act as an escalation point for complex operational incidents, leading root cause analysis and remediation.


• Collaborate with customers and internal stakeholders to define infrastructure requirements and present technical solutions.


• Participate in the scheduled out\-of\-hours production support rota.


• Travel to data centres and offices as required (approximately 3–4 times per month).

• AWS and Microsoft Azure: Deep hands\-on expertise across both platforms, including architecture, cost management, and security best practices.


• On\-premises / VMware: Proven experience designing and operating hybrid cloud environments.


• Containers and Orchestration: Expert\-level knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes, including production\-grade cluster management.


• CI/CD: Extensive experience architecting and maintaining pipelines with Jenkins or Azure DevOps.


• Version Control: Advanced use of GitLab, including branching strategies and pipeline integration.


• Programming / Scripting: Strong proficiency in Python, Go, and/or Bash; ability to write maintainable, production\-quality code.


• GNU/Linux: Deep system\-level understanding, including performance tuning and hardening.


• Windows Server: Proficiency in Windows Server 2016\+ including ADFS, ADCS, and ADDS.


• Networking: Strong understanding of IP networking, physical network topology, and network security.

• Experience with monitoring and observability tooling such as Prometheus, Kibana, Nagios, or Splunk.


• Familiarity with backup and recovery platforms such as CommVault.


• Experience working in security\-cleared or regulated environments (SC/DV).


• Relevant certifications (e.g. AWS Solutions Architect, CKA, Azure DevOps Expert).


• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to present complex technical concepts clearly.


• Experience contributing to or leading incident management and post\-incident review processes.

What We Offer

• A collaborative, inclusive, and supportive working culture where your expertise is valued.


• Hybrid working arrangements with genuine flexibility.


• Meaningful opportunities for technical leadership and career progression.


• Access to training, certifications, and professional development in a wide range of technologies.


• The opportunity to work on high\-impact projects with national significance

Pay: £55,000\.00\-£85,000\.00 per year

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Brentford TW8 9ES

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