DevOps Engineer

Shivom Consultancy Ltd.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Training & certifications

Career progression

Data centre travel

Job summary

Shivom Consultancy Ltd. in Central London is seeking an experienced DevOps Engineer to own cloud and on‑prem infrastructure, provide leadership, and drive the architecture of a critical customer platform.

You will mentor junior engineers and collaborate with customers to shape infrastructure strategy. The role includes an out‑of‑hours support rota for the production environment and occasional travel to data centres and offices (3–4 times per month).

Qualifications

• Cloud and on-prem infrastructure design, and ownership.
• Hands-on AWS and Azure architecture, cost management, security best practices.
• Hybrid cloud experience with VMware in on-premises environments.
• Production-grade Docker and Kubernetes cluster management.
• CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins or Azure DevOps.
• GitLab for version control and pipeline integration.
• Proficient Python/Go/Bash scripting with production-quality code.
• Strong Linux system administration and Windows Server 2016+ proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and build of infrastructure solutions with clear technical direction.
• Own cloud and on-prem environments end-to-end focusing on security, resilience, and performance.
• Mentor junior DevOps engineers and perform reviews of code and infrastructure.
• Drive platform automation to reduce manual toil and improve deployment pipelines.
• Act as escalation point for complex incidents; lead root cause analysis.
• Collaborate with customers/stakeholders to define requirements and present solutions.
• Participate in scheduled out-of-hours production support rota.
• Travel to data centres and offices ~3–4 times per month.

Skills

AWS

Azure

VMware

Docker

Kubernetes

Jenkins

GitLab

Python

Go

Bash

GNU/Linux

Windows Server

Networking

Tools

Jenkins

Azure DevOps

GitLab

Prometheus

Kibana

Nagios

Splunk

Job description

We are seeking an experienced DevOps Engineer to join a high-performing project team in Central London. In this role, you will take technical ownership of cloud and on-premises infrastructure, providing leadership and mentorship to junior engineers while driving the architecture and evolution of a critical customer platform.

You will act as a senior technical authority, collaborating directly with customers and stakeholders to shape infrastructure strategy, ensure operational excellence, and deliver robust, scalable solutions. This role includes participation in an out-of-hours support rota for the production environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, build, and continuous improvement of infrastructure solutions, setting technical direction for the team.
• Own cloud and on-premises environments end-to-end, ensuring security, resilience, and performance.
• Mentor and support junior DevOps engineers, conducting code and infrastructure reviews.
• Drive platform automation initiatives to reduce manual toil and improve deployment pipelines.
• Act as an escalation point for complex operational incidents, leading root cause analysis and remediation.
• Collaborate with customers and internal stakeholders to define infrastructure requirements and present technical solutions.
• Participate in the scheduled out-of-hours production support rota.
• Travel to data centres and offices as required (approximately 3–4 times per month).

Essential Skills and Experience

• AWS and Microsoft Azure: Deep hands-on expertise across both platforms, including architecture, cost management, and security best practices.
• On-premises / VMware: Proven experience designing and operating hybrid cloud environments.
• Containers and Orchestration: Expert-level knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes, including production-grade cluster management.
• CI/CD: Extensive experience architecting and maintaining pipelines with Jenkins or Azure DevOps.
• Version Control: Advanced use of GitLab, including branching strategies and pipeline integration.
• Programming / Scripting: Strong proficiency in Python, Go, and/or Bash; ability to write maintainable, production-quality code.
• GNU/Linux: Deep system-level understanding, including performance tuning and hardening.
• Windows Server: Proficiency in Windows Server 2016+ including ADFS, ADCS, and ADDS.
• Networking: Strong understanding of IP networking, physical network topology, and network security.

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Experience with monitoring and observability tooling such as Prometheus, Kibana, Nagios, or Splunk.
• Familiarity with backup and recovery platforms such as CommVault.
• Experience working in security-cleared or regulated environments (SC/DV).
• Relevant certifications (e.g. AWS Solutions Architect, CKA, Azure DevOps Expert).
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to present complex technical concepts clearly.
• Experience contributing to or leading incident management and post-incident review processes.

What We Offer

• A collaborative, inclusive, and supportive working culture where your expertise is valued.
• Hybrid working arrangements with genuine flexibility.
• Meaningful opportunities for technical leadership and career progression.
• Access to training, certifications, and professional development in a wide range of technologies.
• The opportunity to work on high-impact projects with national significance

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