
Lead DevOps Engineer
On site
Derbyshire, United Kingdom
£ 75,000 / year
Full Time
16-01-2025
Job Specifications
Lead DevOps Engineer
Location: Derby/Nottingham
Hybrid working (please note this is not a fully remote role)
Permanent: good salary and package
Are you passionate about building and scaling robust cloud infrastructures? A market leading tech company is seeking an experienced Lead DevOps Engineer to drive their cloud transformation journey and infrastructure automation initiatives.
What You'll Do
Lead and implement infrastructure automation initiatives using AWS services and modern DevOps practices
Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions and other modern tools
Architect and implement serverless solutions using AWS Lambda and event-driven architectures
Oversee critical infrastructure across Linux and Windows Server environments
Drive security best practices and ensure robust monitoring solutions
Mentor junior DevOps engineers and foster a culture of operational excellence
What You'll Need
Deep expertise in AWS services (Lambda, EC2, SQS) and cloud architecture
Strong background in CI/CD implementation using tools like GitHub Actions, Backstage, or Jenkins
Proven experience with Infrastructure as Code, particularly Terraform
Proficiency in container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, ECS)
Advanced scripting abilities in Python, Bash, and PowerShell
Strong understanding of security best practices and IAM management
Experience with Windows Server and Active Directory
Solid background in monitoring, alerting, and logging solutions
Knowledge of configuration management tools and networking concepts
Experience with high-volume time series data processing
Familiarity with event-driven architectures using SQS, Kinesis, and SNS
Background in configuration management tools (Ansible, Chef, Puppet)
About the Company
WE MAKE CHANGE HAPPEN Experts in Change & Transformation and Technology Recruitment We understand that finding the right people is the key to driving successful change. Our mission is simple: to empower organisations to access the best talent on the market. We combine cutting-edge recruitment technology with a human-centric approach to streamline the hiring process. What makes us unique is our experience, market knowledge and flexible approach. Whether you’re a global brand or a growing SME, we’re here to deliver the e... Know more
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