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# Lead DevOps Engineer: Platform Automation & Security

- **Company:** Salt Search Ltd.
- **Location:** Greater London, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks
- **Published:** August 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815174047-lead-devops-engineer-platform-automation--security

## About the Role

A leading tech firm in Greater London is seeking a hands-on Lead DevOps Engineer to drive platform engineering standards and automation across data, AI, and application workloads. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in DevOps, with strong expertise in Kubernetes, CI/CD tools, and security practices. You will work closely with Infrastructure and Security teams to ensure compliance and reliability within a hybrid architecture. This role offers a chance to mentor engineers and contribute to governance forums.
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## Description

A leading tech firm in Greater London is seeking a hands-on Lead DevOps Engineer to drive platform engineering standards and automation across data, AI, and application workloads. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in DevOps, with strong expertise in Kubernetes, CI/CD tools, and security practices. You will work closely with Infrastructure and Security teams to ensure compliance and reliability within a hybrid architecture. This role offers a chance to mentor engineers and contribute to governance forums.


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