DevOps Architect

Cloud Bridge; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled DevOps Architect to design and implement robust DevOps solutions that enhance operational efficiency and accelerate software delivery. In this pivotal role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to oversee the adoption of cloud technologies and implement CI/CD pipelines, automation, and infrastructure as code. Your expertise in cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, and GCP will be crucial in ensuring high availability and security while optimizing cloud environments for cost and performance. If you are passionate about driving operational excellence and have a knack for mentoring, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with AWS, Azure, GCP, or similar public cloud platforms.
• Proficiency in CI/CD tools and infrastructure automation tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable DevOps solutions ensuring high availability and security.
• Architect and manage automated CI/CD pipelines to streamline development.

Skills

AWS

Azure

GCP

CI/CD (Jenkins, GitLab, AWS CodePipeline)

Terraform

CloudFormation

Ansible

Python

Bash

Docker

Kubernetes

ECS/EKS

Cloud Security Principles

Troubleshooting

Education

AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional

Kubernetes Administrator Certification

Tools

Jenkins

GitLab CI

AWS CodePipeline

Terraform

CloudFormation

Ansible

Prometheus

Grafana

ELK stack

Job description

As a DevOps Architect, you will architect scalable, resilient, and secure DevOps solutions that drive operational efficiency and accelerate software delivery. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, oversee the adoption of cloud technologies, and implement CI/CD pipelines, automation, and infrastructure as code

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable DevOps solutions using AWS, Azure, GCP, or similar platforms, ensuring high availability, security, and cost efficiency.
• Architect and manage automated CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitLab CI, AWS CodePipeline, or similar tools to streamline development and deployment cycles.
• Use Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible to automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration management.
• Work closely with engineering, operations, and security teams to ensure the successful integration and deployment of applications.
• Monitor and optimize cloud environments for cost, performance, and scalability, leveraging tools like AWS Cost Explorer or CloudWatch.
• Implement best practices for security, including IAM, encryption, and auditing, to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to DevOps engineers and junior staff.

Required Skills & Experience

• Hands-on experience with AWS, Azure, GCP, or similar public cloud platforms.
• Proficiency in CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitLab, or AWS CodePipeline and infrastructure automation tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible.
• Strong scripting and programming skills in Python, Bash, or similar languages.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, ECS/EKS for container orchestration.
• Familiarity with cloud security principles, IAM policies, and data protection mechanisms.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, including software engineering, IT operations, and security.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, particularly in cloud-based and distributed environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional, Kubernetes Administrator, or similar certifications.
• Experience in microservices architecture, serverless computing, and multi-cloud environments.
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools like Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack, or similar.
• Experience working in Agile environments with Scrum, Kanban, or similar frameworks.

If you're a seasoned DevOps Architect with a passion for driving operational excellence, we want to hear from you.

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