Lead DevOps Engineer
Role Overview
Lead DevOps Engineer in the analytical tooling strand of DSIT's analytical tooling and data platform project.
The platform is based on the Ministry of Justice's open-source Analytical Platform and is preparing to migrate analysts after user acceptance testing.
The project team is small, collaborative, and autonomous, with expertise in data engineering, DevOps, and software development.
The role may offer an opportunity to take on a leadership role within the team.
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Role and platform
Lead DevOps Engineer in the analytical tooling strand of DSIT's analytical tooling and data platform project.
The platform is based on the Ministry of Justice's open-source Analytical Platform and is preparing to migrate analysts after user acceptance testing.
The project team is small, collaborative, and autonomous, with expertise in data engineering, DevOps, and software development.
The role may offer an opportunity to take on a leadership role within the team.
Platform work
- Own and extend infrastructure and tools that enable analysts to work securely.
- Deliver secure, scalable tools including JupyterLab, RStudio, VS Code, GitHub integration, and cloud-based workflow orchestration.
- Use user feedback and short iteration cycles to add features and improve the platform.
- Contribute to a platform that also includes data pipelines, storage, and ingestion processes.
Locations and working pattern
- The advertised locations are Bristol, London, and Salford.
- Working pattern may be flexible, full-time, job share, or part-time; the role is described as permanent.
Salary and benefits
- The stated salary range is £58,275–£71,040, with separate national and London ranges and pro-rata pay for part-time working.
- The vacancy may include a Government Digital and Data framework allowance of up to £10,000, depending on skills, qualifications, and experience.
- A Civil Service pension is offered with an employer contribution of 28.97%.
Requirements
- The role is for a Lead DevOps Engineer working on the analytical tooling strand of the platform project.
- The team brings expertise across DevOps, data engineering, and software development; the description does not specify a formal qualification or years-of-experience threshold.
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