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# Senior DevOps Engineer

- **Company:** Placements24
- **Location:** Epsom, United Kingdom (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Application Performance Management, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Monitoring of Systems, Information Technology Operations, Python (Programming Language), Windows PowerShell, Ansible, Software Engineering, Scripting, Software Security, Cloudformation, Build Management, Containerization, Gitlab-ci, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Terraform, Docker, Jenkins
- **Published:** November 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/senior-devops-engineer/55862287

## About the Role

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Minimum of 5 years of experience in DevOps, SRE, or a related system administration role.

Proven experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.

Strong proficiency with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps).

Hands-on experience with infrastructure as code tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible).

Expertise in containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).

Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell).

Solid understanding of networking, security, and monitoring principles.

Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

Strong communication and collaboration abilities.

Relevant cloud certifications are a plus.

## Description

Our client, a fast-paced SaaS company, is looking for a Senior DevOps Engineer to join their dedicated team, supporting operations in East London . This role is essential for bridging the gap between software development and IT operations, ensuring the efficient, reliable, and secure deployment and management of our cloud-based applications. You will be responsible for automating infrastructure, streamlining build and deployment processes, and implementing robust monitoring solutions. The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP), CI/CD tools, infrastructure as code, and containerization. You will work collaboratively with development and operations teams to foster a culture of continuous integration and continuous delivery, driving operational excellence. This is an exciting opportunity to shape our infrastructure, implement best practices, and contribute to the success of our growing platform., Design, implement, and maintain scalable and reliable cloud infrastructure (AWS/Azure/GCP).

Develop and manage CI/CD pipelines for automated build, test, and deployment processes.

Implement and manage infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like Terraform or Ansible.

Automate system administration tasks and deployments.

Monitor system performance, availability, and security, implementing alerting and logging solutions.

Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure and application-related issues.

Implement and manage containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).

Ensure the security and compliance of the cloud infrastructure.

Collaborate closely with development teams to optimize application performance and reliability.

Document infrastructure, processes, and best practices.