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# Lead DevOps Engineer

- **Company:** Sanderson Recruitment Plc
- **Location:** Gloucester, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, Code Review, System Configuration, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Github, Cloud Services, Ansible, Zero Trust Network Access, Data Streaming, Cloud Platform System, Test-Driven Development (TDD), Gitlab, Containerization, Kubernetes, Apache Flink, Atlassian Tools, Apache Kafka, Terraform, Software Version Control, Devsecops, Docker
- **Published:** July 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://computerjobs.com/gb/en/mob/job/5C12CBC1843868FF12

## About the Role

* 6+ years delivering production-grade cloud solutions
 * DevSecOps and Zero Trust Architecture experience
 * Commercial experience deploying/operating infrastructure and applications on AWS and other public/private (hybrid) cloud environments
 * GitHub/GitLab/Atlassian Suite for source control and code review
 * CI/CD and IaC tooling (eg Terraform, Ansible)
 * Test Driven Development with relevant tools/frameworks
 * Containerisation and orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker, ECS/EKS, AKS)
 * Knowledge of event streaming technologies (Kafka, Flink)

## Description

* Build, test and deploy cloud infrastructure and applications using CI/CD and Infrastructure-as-Code
 * Contribute to custom test automation frameworks
 * Maintain and update scripts as requirements evolve
 * Support environment setup for manual and automated testing
 * Investigate and resolve production incidents
 * Conduct gap analysis and scope modifications
 * Support contingency planning, including backup/restore procedures
 * Document changes to modules and test activities
 * Mentor and lead the team on delivery

Experience & Skills Required

 * 6+ years delivering production-grade cloud solutions
 * DevSecOps and Zero Trust Architecture experience
 * Commercial experience deploying/operating infrastructure and applications on AWS and other public/private (hybrid) cloud environments
 * GitHub/GitLab/Atlassian Suite for source control and code review
 * CI/CD and IaC tooling (eg Terraform, Ansible)
 * Test Driven Development with relevant tools/frameworks
 * Containerisation and orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker, ECS/EKS, AKS)
 * Knowledge of event streaming technologies (Kafka, Flink)

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.


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