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Propel Finance

Propel Finance

www.propelfinance.co.uk

1 Job

171 Employees

About the Company

We are a progressive, forward-thinking team, we help our customers achieve their business ambitions. Our new name ‘Propel’ embodies our passion for driving businesses growth.

For over 20 years, we have continued to deliver leading-edge finance solutions through a unique combination of teamwork and technology.

Our aim is to take the services we offer to the next level. To push the boundaries of what’s available. And to create experiences that are personal, progressive and partner-orientated.

If you are looking to invest in or buy business assets or equipment or you are a vendor looking to boost your sales through fast, flexible finance, please contact Propel today on 01633 415222 or email contact@propelfinance.co.uk.

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Propel Finance Plc and Propel Finance No. 1 Limited are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority

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Company Name
Propel Finance
Job Title
Head of DevOps
Job Description
Propel Finance was established in 1996 to provide flexible and accessible finance to SMEs across the country. Now, more than 20 years on, Propel has grown to become one of the UK’s largest, independent finance houses. We have continued to deliver leading-edge finance solutions through a unique combination of teamwork and technology.

From this continued success we are now looking to recruit a Head of DevOps to allow us to continue our exciting growth plans. Our aim is to take the service we offer to the next level, to push the boundaries of what’s available, and to create great customer experiences consistent with our values. Does that sound like something you’d like to be part of?

As Head of DevOps, you will have a unique challenge to shape the DevOps program of Propel Finance, which supports the deployment and operations of the Propeller application; this in-turn supports the company’s growth as more business is generated through it. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with product owners and business analysts regarding ongoing product deployment and operations, ultimately ensuring the quality of the product through designing and implementing innovative solutions to support the company’s DevOps process.

Role responsibilities;
Working alongside other project teams, support the DevOps cycle of a complex digital product that ultimately supports commercial business priorities.
Collaborate with other project teams, quality assurance testers, business analysts, and product owners to define the scope, offer feedback, and agree on mutually positive and achievable solutions.
You’ll also be responsible for assessing and employing fit for purpose automated testing strategies to exercise the DevOps process of the application and ensure system availability, resilience and integrity.
Work with both IT and Development to jointly manage our IaaS / SaaS architecture and help shape our processes to enhance our DevOps capabilities.

Key skills required;
Extensive experience working in a fast-paced and resilient DevOps environment. Experience working for a start-up or in a stand-alone DevOps role would be beneficial
Expert knowledge of Amazon Web Services, including how to manage and monitor server instances and database instances.
A solid understanding of LAMP Stack
Continuous Integration knowledge
So, why would you want to work here?

We have a great working environment and we’re an ambitious business. We achieve so much because of our people. Everyone in the business, no matter their team or role can shape the outcome, share ideas, make suggestions, and have their voice heard. It’s a truly collaborative place to work.

At Propel, we embrace hybrid working and with modern offices in Newport, London and Manchester, plus a field-based sales team, you’ll never be too far away from colleagues.

This is a remote role, with occasional travel to the Newport office.

Benefits you can expect:

25 days annual leave + bank holidays
2 additional days holiday after 5 years’ service
Birthday day off
Opt in Private Medical Insurance
Subsidised gym membership at £18.75 a month
Cycle to Work Scheme
Electric Car Scheme
Buy Annual Leave Scheme
Half day seasonal shopping
Auto enrolment pension – 3% employer contribution subject to eligibility
Life Assurance 3 x basic salary
Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7
Company events and reward schemes

We are proud to be a member of Stonewall’s Diversity Champions programme and are committed to improving workplace inclusion.

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United Kingdom
On site
02-02-2025