Mendix Operations and Small Change Manager (DevOps)
Working hours: This role is available on a part-time, job-share or full-time basis.
Location: Flexible – Offices in Swindon, Fareham, Manchester, Belfast, Birmingham, Glasgow and London.
The opportunity:
The UK DevOps team is part of the UK Operations and IT function which drives technology delivery and change across the UK business. The DevOps team currently consists of a Mendix low-code and a Salesforce development and operations capability; a MuleSoft API team and a SmartComms digital content team. The DevOps team has fully embraced new ways of working including Agile, DevOps practices, API-led development, cloud-first, and establishing Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery pipelines (CI/CD).
You will lead and manage the Mendix Operations and Small Change team to maintain and support the smooth operation of over 25 Mendix low-code applications and their associated cloud and on-premise infrastructure. Working within the Agile framework alongside business teams, business analysts and Mendix developers, you will oversee and enable application security, improvements and enhancements. You will report to the Mendix Lead.
Zurich Insurance UK is expanding its DevOps team to meet the increasing demand for digital transformation. The DevOps team is helping the business transform by improving efficiency and by putting the customer at the heart of everything we do via our digital transformation work.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the DevOps team as the Mendix Operations and Small Change Manager. You will support and maintain the Mendix application portfolio and associated infrastructure, as well as execute on small change development. Working directly with business teams across the UK and the wider IT and Operations team, you will ensure applications are available, secure, and provide a timely response to software defects and incidents.
This is a great opportunity for an experienced IT operations manager (irrespective of the technologies) or an IT professional with the potential to develop and grow into the role. Ideally you will be an experienced IT professional with a proven track record in people and stakeholder management. You will be able to meet the operational needs of a growing portfolio of Mendix applications supporting multiple lines of business, translating defects, incidents and problems into requirements and resolutions. You will also have a passion for software engineering excellence and drive for improved applications and infrastructure performance and automation.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, driven, proactive, confident self-starter who will thrive in a fast-paced environment to join our highly successful DevOps team. If you are interested in working in a dynamic and challenging environment, for a company that recognizes and rewards your creativity, initiative and contributions, just click "Apply online" and also provide a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role.
What are we looking for?
* Any Mendix low-code or other low-code platform experience
* Experience of working in an Agile environment
* Knowledge of DevOps and Cloud concepts
* Experience in people management
* Experienced in translating business demand into requirements
* Experience in managing competing demands, from demanding stakeholders in a frenetic environment
* Have some software development experience
* Great interpersonal skills, and good written and oral communication skills – being able to talk directly to customers to understand requirements
* Enjoy problem solving and think logically
* Work collaboratively with the business to turn ambiguity into requirements
* Contribute to working in a diverse team with different backgrounds and skills
* Take responsibility for a piece of work from start to finish
* Enjoy providing a supportive environment to growing people and a team to deliver first-class operational and development support
Who we are:
At Zurich we aspire to be one of the most responsible and impactful businesses in the world and the best global insurer. Together we’re creating a brighter future for our customers, our people and our planet.
With over 55,000 employees in more than 170 countries, you’ll feel the support of being part of a strong and stable company who are a long-standing player in the insurance industry.
If you're interested in working in a dynamic and challenging environment for a company that recognises and rewards your creativity, initiatives and contributions - then Zurich could be just the place for you. Be part of something great.
Our Culture:
At Zurich, our sense of community is strong and we’re particularly passionate about diversity and inclusion, which we’ve won numerous awards for. We want our people to bring the whole of themselves to work and ensure everybody is made to feel welcome, regardless of their background, beliefs or culture. We want our employees to reflect the diversity of our customers, and so are committed to treating all of our applicants fairly and with respect, irrespective of their actual or assumed background, disability or any other protected characteristic.
We’re passionate about supporting employees to help others by getting involved in volunteering, charitable and community activity. Our charitable arm, Zurich Community Trust, is one of the longest-established corporate trusts in the UK. In that time, we’ve awarded grants and volunteered time to deserving causes in the UK valued at over £90 million.
So make a difference. Be challenged. Be inspired. Be supported, Love what you do. Work for us. #LI-Hybrid
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