DevOps Engineer

Role overview

What the role involves

• Support software development with cross-functional teams and establish Infrastructure as Code practices for secure deployment and maintenance.
• Develop scalable, reliable infrastructure; define and implement security standards, processes, and organisational policies.
• Monitor and support operational systems, improve DevOps practices, and research emerging technologies and processes.

Desirable skills and experience

• Relevant degree-level education or equivalent experience is desirable.
• At least two years using cloud technologies such as AWS, Azure, or GCP is desirable.
• Relevant programming or scripting experience, such as Python, is desirable.
• Understanding of DevOps practices and tools, configuration as code, CI/CD, secure software development, infrastructure security, and vulnerability management is desirable.

Pay and employment

• Starting salary is £40,000 or higher depending on experience, skills, and qualifications; pay is stated per year.
• Permanent contract; 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with flexible start and finish times.

Workplace

• Hybrid working options are available, splitting work between the Birkenhead office and home.
• The posting also states that the work location is in person; the source therefore gives conflicting workplace arrangements.

Benefits

• Benefits include an employer-contributory pension, annual leave that increases with service, company events, cycle-to-work scheme, and an on-site gym.
• In-house training and support to obtain relevant certifications are offered.