Lead DevOps Engineer

GE Vernova

Rugby, United Kingdom

8 days ago

Role details

Contract type

Permanent contract

Employment type

Full-time (> 32 hours)

Working hours

Regular working hours

Languages

English

Experience level

Senior

Job location

Rugby, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Microsoft Windows

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Azure

Bash

C Sharp (Programming Language)

Static Program Analysis

Continuous Integration

DevOps

VMware ESX Servers

Github

Python

Microsoft Visual Studio

Powershell

Prometheus

Virtualization Technology

vSphere

Data Logging

Scripting (Bash/Python/Go/Ruby)

Grafana

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Containerization

Gitlab-ci

Kubernetes

Information Technology

Nessus

Docker

Jenkins

Vulnerability Analysis

Job description

Roles & Responsibilities

Automate infrastructure provisioning and management.
Design, develop, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines.
Monitor software and system performance; troubleshoot issues, fix errors, and implement preventive measures to ensure smooth workflows.
Build and maintain automated processes to improve reliability and efficiency.
Ensure security, compliance, and best practices across deployment pipelines.
Manage and optimize cloud environments (primarily AWS).
Implement and manage containerization and orchestration platforms (Docker, Kubernetes).
Maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for scalability, consistency, and efficiency.
Set up and manage logging, monitoring, and alerting systems (e.g., ELK, Prometheus, Grafana).
Collaborate closely with development and IT teams to streamline operations and improve delivery.
Stay current with the latest DevOps tools, technologies, and methodologies.
Ensure security and compliance across cloud and on-premises environments.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related engineering discipline
Relevant DevOps and cloud certifications (AWS DevOps Engineer, CKA, etc.) are a plus
10+ years of hands-on experience in DevOps or similar roles
Strong expertise in CI/CD pipeline design and management, including GitHub pipelines and tools such as Jenkins and GitLab CI (with .NET/C# and Visual Studio-based repositories)
Proven experience with cloud platforms, primarily AWS (Azure/GCP exposure is a plus)
Solid knowledge of containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, Helm)
Proficiency in scripting and automation (Python, Bash, PowerShell)
Hands-on experience with monitoring, logging, performance, and inventory monitoring tools
Good understanding of DevOps security practices, including static code analysis, SBOM generation, vulnerability scanning, and runtime security tools (e.g., Nessus)
Working knowledge of virtualization platforms (VMware ESXi / vSphere)
Familiarity with Windows OS and Visual Studio development environments
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills, with experience working in global, fast-paced teams