Senior DevOps Engineer

Division: IT

Job type: Senior DevOps Engineer

Location: Milton Keynes / Manchester, UK

The Senior DevOps Engineer plays a critical role in bridging the gap between development and operations teams, ensuring efficient and reliable delivery of software applications. They are responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the infrastructure and tools necessary for continuous integration, continuous delivery (CI/CD), and automation of processes. This role requires a deep understanding of both development and operational aspects of software engineering, as well as strong leadership and collaboration skills

Role

As a Principal Developer, you will have a diverse and varied role. Here are just some of the things you’ll be getting involved with:

• Design, implement, and manage CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and GitHub
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to automate and streamline deployment processes
• Monitor and maintain cloud infrastructure, ensuring high availability and performance
• Implement and manage infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like ARM templates, Terraform, or Bicep
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to build, deployment, and infrastructure
• Ensure security best practices are followed in all DevOps processes
• Continuously improve and optimize DevOps processes and tools
• Provide support and guidance to development teams on DevOps best practices
  
  

The How

To be successful at TAG is as much about mindset and attitude as it is about skill set and qualifications. We’re a team who share the same desire and passion to go above and beyond for each and every client. We revel in making the seemingly impossible possible, always rising to the challenge with ambition and a genuine, open attitude.

We work flexibly to accommodate our TAG team colleagues, meaning on occasion there could be requirements outside of office hours to manage time zones and other work commitments. As a Senior DevOps Engineer, there are several credentials and attributes which would be advantageous, but a determined attitude and willingness to learn, are equally important.

• Education to Degree level or higher in related field; or in lieu of education, the equivalent combination of education and directly related experience
• Proven experience as a DevOps Engineer, with a focus on Microsoft Azure
• Strong knowledge of Azure services and cloud architecture
• Experience with CI/CD tools, particularly Azure DevOps
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as PowerShell, Bash, or Python
• Familiarity with containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes
• Understanding of networking, security, and monitoring in a cloud environment
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Versatile, adaptable, and a willingness to handle constantly changing priorities with continued enthusiasm
• Azure certifications (e.g., Azure DevOps Engineer Expert, Azure Solutions Architect)
• Experience with other cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud)
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies and practices
  
  

The Where and When

This is a full-time role (35 hours per week) based in either our Manchester or Milton Keynes office. Since March 2020, we have operated a flexible, hybrid approach to working and will continue to do this moving forward. We will work with you to find the best mix of office and home working that suits your life and the needs of the team.

You will report into the Engineering Manager who is also based in Milton Keynes. There are other regional teams based in the US, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Australia and New Zealand that you may work closely with, too.

How to Apply

We want to know a bit about you. Send a cover letter outlining why you think TAG is a good fit for you and an up-to-date CV/resume to [email protected].

And before you press send, please make sure you’re eligible to work in the UK!