One of MRJ’s flagship clients, a forward-thinking tech leader, partners with some of the UK’s most iconic retail brands. Trusted by over 10 million customers weekly, they’re investing £20m in cloud, automation, and AI to redefine technology-driven success.
We’re thrilled to launch their 2025 recruitment plans, starting with a Lead Site Reliability Engineer. In this critical role, you’ll ensure the reliability, availability, and performance of cutting-edge systems while leading a talented SRE team. It's a perfect fit for someone who thrives on driving operational excellence and fostering innovation in a collaborative environment.
This company is committed to responsible delivery, talent development, and diversity, valuing its people as the foundation of success. If this resonates with you, let’s talk!
Responsibilities:
* Lead and mentor an SRE team, fostering continuous improvement and collaboration.
* Design, implement, and optimize scalable, secure systems.
* Boost performance using monitoring, automation, and AWS best practices.
* Manage shared services across development, testing, and production.
* Partner with engineering, operations, and product teams for seamless deployments.
* Track and report KPIs, ensuring system reliability.
* Maintain clear documentation and promote reliability engineering best practices.
About You:
* Bachelor's in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
* Proven leadership and mentoring skills.
* Expertise in configuration management, IaC tools (e.g., Ansible, CloudFormation), and CI/CD (e.g., Jenkins, Concourse).
* AWS-certified (Solutions Architect/DevOps Specialist) with hands-on AWS experience.
* Skilled in scripting (Bash, PowerShell) and programming (Python, TypeScript; Java is a plus).
* Knowledge of ECS/Kubernetes and Windows/Linux system administration.
Benefits:
* Hybrid working options with offices in Leeds
* Generous holiday allowances (buy/sell days available).
* Competitive bonus and £6,000 car allowance (DOE)
* Clear career progression framework.
* Discounts and flexible benefits, including additional life/illness cover.
Ready to lead and make an impact? Let’s connect!