Description:
We are seeking a dedicated Mid-Level DevOps Engineer to join our dynamic team. This role involves maintaining and enhancing the functionality of live services, deploying new versions, and managing cost-effective solutions in our infrastructure. The ideal candidate will be a problem-solver with a strong foundation in Linux, cloud computing, and continuous integration/deployment practices.
What you’ll do:
- Service Management: Maintain and enhance the operational status of live services, ensuring stability and efficiency.
- Deployment: Manage the deployment of new software versions, updates, and fixes. Utilise CI/CD pipelines for automated and reliable rollout processes.
- Infrastructure Management: Conduct infrastructure vulnerability scans and handle patching. Optimise and secure environments across various platforms.
- Monitoring & Troubleshooting: Develop tools and procedures for system monitoring and maintenance. Perform root cause analysis for service incidents to prevent recurrence.
- Cost Management: Monitor and optimise resource usage to maintain budget efficiency and system performance.
- Policy Development: Assist in the development and refinement of security policies and best practices to safeguard all technical operations.
- Support our 24/7/365 support offering with out of hours support on a rota basis
What we’re looking for in our ideal candidate:
- All of our colleagues have to pass an NPPV3 clearance; you can find out more about it but a key feature is having the last 3 years living in the United Kingdom - https://www.warwickshire.police.uk/police-forces/warwickshire-police/areas/warwickshire-police/about-us/about-us/police-national-vetting-service/about-the-police-national-vetting-process/
- Proficient with Linux environments (Ubuntu, CentOS) and Windows Server.
- Strong experience with CI/CD tools (e.g. Jenkins, Github Actions).
- Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Strong experience with cloud platforms, particularly AWS.
- Proficient in version control systems, especially Git & GitHub.
- Experience in deploying mobile applications to Apple and Google app stores.
- Strong problem-solving capabilities.
- Excellent organisational skills with keen attention to detail.
- Effective communication skills, capable of articulating complex solutions to a diverse audience.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Team player with a proven ability to foster and maintain positive internal and external relationships.