Lead DevOps Engineer
* Location: Derby/Nottingham
* Hybrid working (please note this is not a fully remote role)
* Permanent: good salary and package
Are you passionate about building and scaling robust cloud infrastructures? A market leading tech company is seeking an experienced Lead DevOps Engineer to drive their cloud transformation journey and infrastructure automation initiatives.
What You'll Do
* Lead and implement infrastructure automation initiatives using AWS services and modern DevOps practices
* Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions and other modern tools
* Architect and implement serverless solutions using AWS Lambda and event-driven architectures
* Oversee critical infrastructure across Linux and Windows Server environments
* Drive security best practices and ensure robust monitoring solutions
* Mentor junior DevOps engineers and foster a culture of operational excellence
What You'll Need
* Deep expertise in AWS services (Lambda, EC2, SQS) and cloud architecture
* Strong background in CI/CD implementation using tools like GitHub Actions, Backstage, or Jenkins
* Proven experience with Infrastructure as Code, particularly Terraform
* Proficiency in container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, ECS)
* Advanced scripting abilities in Python, Bash, and PowerShell
* Strong understanding of security best practices and IAM management
* Experience with Windows Server and Active Directory
* Solid background in monitoring, alerting, and logging solutions
* Knowledge of configuration management tools and networking concepts
* Experience with high-volume time series data processing
* Familiarity with event-driven architectures using SQS, Kinesis, and SNS
* Background in configuration management tools (Ansible, Chef, Puppet)