Senior DevOps Engineer

As a Senior DevOps Engineer, you’ll join a team of developers working in Agile practices to modernise SSE Energy Markets IT practices. You will be responsible for ensuring the reliability, security, and scalability of our EM IT estate in both cloud and traditional on prem deployments; focusing on application packaging, code deployment, automation, infrastructure as code, and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines. Your expertise in cloud services (Azure), security, and automation will be instrumental in driving forward the digital transformation initiatives., * Design and deliver scalable cloud solutions, including infrastructure as code (Terraform), application packaging and deployment, integrations, and App Services-ensuring cost efficiency and adherence to best practices.

• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using tools like Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions, collaborating closely with development teams to streamline release management and accelerate delivery.
• Implement robust monitoring and alerting frameworks with tools such as Splunk, Azure Monitor, and ServiceNow integration, proactively identifying issues and supporting incident management.
• Drive automation, security, and compliance, optimising infrastructure, reducing manual tasks, maintaining documentation, supporting ITIL processes, and participating in on-call rotations for critical system support.

Do you have experience in Terraform?, * Extensive experience in cloud infrastructure and DevOps, with deep expertise in Terraform for infrastructure as code and strong proficiency in Azure resource management, including networking, storage, databases, and compute services.

• Advanced CI/CD knowledge, with hands-on experience using tools like Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions, and a solid grasp of release management, Agile delivery, and automation best practices.
• Strong programming skills in languages such as PowerShell, Bash, Golang, Groovy, Python or C# /.NET, with a keen focus on implementing secure, scalable, and maintainable solutions.
• Technically curious and proactive, with a passion for continuous learning and improvement, and a strong understanding of Azure monitoring, alerting, and security frameworks.

Pulled from the full job description

• Employee discount
• Gym membership
• Private medical insurance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted gym membership, Salary: £61,620 - £75,592 + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

About SSE

SSE’s purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plan sees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030.

Our IT division powers growth across all SSE business areas by making sure we have the systems, software and security needed to take the lead in a low carbon world. They provide expertise, advice and day-to-day support in emerging technologies, data and analytics, cyber security and more.