Senior DevOps Engineer (Python)

TL;DR

Senior DevOps Engineer (Python): Implementing and supporting infrastructure improvements and accelerating delivery times with an accent on containerization, CI/CD pipelines, and AWS. Focus on automating infrastructure as code using Terraform and Kubernetes to enhance software quality and system reliability.

Location: Hybrid in Leeds, UK. Must have the right to work in the UK and be able to attain UK Security Clearance

Company

Leading digital challenger in Europe specializing in IT consulting across public and private sectors.

What you will do

• Implement and support infrastructure improvements to enhance software quality and accelerate delivery.
• Manage DevOps tooling, containers, and containerization strategies.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams (Dev, QA, InfoSec, UCD) to apply DevOps best practices.
• Translate business requirements into technical implementations through stakeholder management.
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to align technical efforts with business needs.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience as a DevOps Engineer.
• Strong proficiency in AWS, Python, and CI/CD pipeline maintenance.
• Experience with Terraform (IaC), Kubernetes, and Helm.
• Knowledge of GitOps principles and schema change management (e.g., Liquibase).
• Must have the right to work in the UK.
• Must be able to attain UK Security Clearance.

Nice to have

• Experience working within the public sector or central government.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid working model with flexible options.
• 25 days of annual leave.
• Private Medical Healthcare via Vitality, Pension, and Life Assurance.
• Support for professional certifications and continuous learning and development.
• Access to Employee Resource Groups and a range of retail discounts.