Lead DevOps Engineer

Working alongside talented engineers and architects, you’ll leverage modern DevSecOps practices, cloud-native technologies, automation, and Infrastructure-as-Code to deliver scalable, resilient, and secure solutions. In addition to providing hands-on technical leadership, you’ll mentor engineers, champion best practices, and help shape the future direction of engineering delivery., * Lead the design, build, testing, and deployment of secure cloud-based infrastructure and applications using modern DevOps and DevSecOps methodologies.

• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure-as-Code solutions to enable automated, repeatable, and reliable deployments.
• Build and operate secure cloud environments supporting data platforms and batch and Real Time analytical workloads.
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of automated testing frameworks, ensuring quality throughout the software development life cycle.
• Maintain and optimise deployment scripts, automation tooling, and engineering processes in line with evolving requirements.
• Support the setup, maintenance, and optimisation of development, test, and production environments.
• Provide production support through incident investigation, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and resolution.
• Perform ongoing application and platform maintenance to ensure operational stability, performance, and resilience.
• Conduct gap analysis and identify improvements, recommending practical and scalable technical solutions.
• Support contingency planning and disaster recovery activities, including backup and restoration strategies.
• Produce and maintain technical documentation covering systems, deployments, and operational procedures.
• Mentor and support engineers across the team, fostering collaboration, technical excellence, and continuous improvement.

Essential

• 5+ years’ experience delivering production-grade cloud solutions within complex enterprise or secure environments.
• Strong experience working within DevSecOps environments and implementing Zero Trust Architecture principles.
• Proven experience deploying and operating infrastructure, platforms, and applications across AWS and hybrid cloud environments.
• Strong knowledge of both open-source and commercial technologies within cloud-centric environments.
• Experience using GitHub, GitLab, and Atlassian Suite for source control, collaboration, code reviews, and deployment management.
• Expertise with CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure-as-Code technologies, including Terraform and Ansible.
• Experience applying Test-Driven Development (TDD) methodologies and automated testing frameworks.
• Strong knowledge of containerisation and orchestration technologies including Kubernetes, Docker, ECS, EKS, and AKS.
• Experience working with distributed event-streaming technologies such as Kafka and Apache Flink.
• Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to resolve complex technical and operational issues.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop engineers within Agile delivery environments.

Desirable

• Experience delivering solutions within Defence, National Security, Government, or other highly regulated sectors.
• Knowledge of secure data platforms, cloud transformation programmes, and modern data architectures.
• Exposure to multi-cloud technologies and cloud security best practices.
• Experience supporting customer engagements, technical workshops, and stakeholder management.
• Relevant cloud certifications across AWS, Azure, or Kubernetes technologies.

What You’ll Bring

• A passion for cloud engineering, automation, and modern DevOps practices.
• Strong technical leadership skills combined with a hands-on approach to delivery.
• A security-first mindset and experience building solutions within regulated or secure environments.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• A proactive, collaborative approach and a commitment to engineering excellence.
• The ability to thrive in fast-paced environments whilst delivering high-quality outcomes to demanding customers.