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Lead DevOps Engineer

Reed
Posted 17 hours ago, valid for 23 days
Location

Newcastle Upon Tyne, Northumberland NE19 2BG, England

Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan

In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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  • The organization is looking for a Lead DevOps Engineer with extensive experience in DevOps, particularly in Azure and AWS environments.
  • Candidates should have proven leadership skills and a strong background in managing CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code using Terraform.
  • The role requires the ability to inspire and motivate a team while collaborating with various stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions.
  • The position offers a salary of £70,000 to £80,000 per year and requires a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
  • Benefits include an excellent pension scheme, flexible working options, and access to training courses and certifications.

You must be fully eligible to work in the UK without any restrictions and be able to travel into a North East based office on occasion to apply for this role

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Lead DevOps Engineer to join an innovative team during an exciting period of technical transformation for this organisation. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of our digital infrastructure and driving continuous improvement across our systems.

As the Lead DevOps Engineer, you will be at the forefront of managing and optimising our backend and frontend infrastructure in both Azure and AWS environments. As this team grows, your leadership will be crucial in guiding our DevOps engineers and ensuring the highest standards of development and deployment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee infrastructure provisioning, management, and monitoring in Azure and AWS.
  • Implement and maintain development standards, ensuring best practices are followed.
  • Drive the adoption of agile methodologies and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Collaborate with Product Owners, Project Managers, and Business Analysts to deliver high-quality solutions.
  • Manage CI/CD pipelines and write infrastructure as code using Terraform.
  • Facilitate team working and collaboration across organizational boundaries.

What We’re Looking For:

  • Extensive experience in a DevOps environment, with a strong background in Azure and AWS.
  • Proven leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a team.
  • In-depth knowledge of Terraform and infrastructure as code.
  • Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
  • A passion for innovation and continuous improvement.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and deliver within budget and timescale.

Benefits

  • Excellent pension scheme
  • Flexible working (remote options)
  • Annual travel pass
  • Discounted gym membership
  • Access to training courses and certifications

If you are interested in this role, please apply ASAP!

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.