DevOps Engineer

Senior DevOps Engineer – Up to £110,000 – Hybrid (3x week in London)

Overview

I am currently recruiting for a Senior DevOps Engineer to join my client who are a leading FTSE250 financial services business with a global presence across 60+ locations. With over 170 years of innovation and success, they continue to be a key player in driving industry standards and supporting global operations.

Role Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and support to enhance IT team skills.
• Advocate for and implement DevOps principles across the organisation.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to deliver efficient, automated solutions.
• Develop and maintain templates and processes for consistent delivery.
• Peer review CI/CD pipeline changes and ensure robust workflows.
• Design and deliver solutions with Enterprise Architects.
• Promote upskilling and self-service capabilities in engineering teams.
• Identify and improve automation processes in partnership with leadership.
• Offer out-of-hours support for critical issues on a rota basis.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation and change records.

Role Requirements

• Proven experience mentoring and coaching technical teams.
• Expertise in Azure DevOps (boards, pipelines) and Microsoft Azure cloud services.
• Strong knowledge of YAML pipeline templates, Terraform, Ansible, and PowerShell.
• Hands-on experience with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Docker, and cloud governance tools.
• Proficient in networking and security practices, including RBAC and Azure policies.
• Familiarity with monitoring solutions and cloud-based high-availability systems.
• Knowledge of Active Directory, VMware, and Meraki networks for automation.
• Experience with TeamCity, Octopus Deploy, and ServiceNow scripting (desirable).
• Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and adaptability.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Package:

• Up to £110,000
• Excellent benefits
• Hybrid (3x week in London)