DevOps Manager

KPA, LLC; Greater London; On-site; GBP 113,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading compliance software provider in London seeks a DevOps Manager to oversee deployment automation, manage client-facing cloud infrastructure, and ensure system reliability. The ideal candidate will lead a team and drive compliance and security in software development, making significant impacts on operational efficiency. The role offers a competitive salary range and a rich benefits package.

Benefits

Annual bonus opportunity: 15%

Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Employee assistance programs

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a lead role with multiple direct reports.
• 5+ years as a DevOps Engineer with emphasis on Azure/AWS.
• 2+ years with logging, SIEM, vulnerability scanners.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance on DevOps best practices.
• Lead sprint planning and implementation.
• Monitor and optimize system performance.

Skills

Team management

Deployment automation

Cloud infrastructure management

Security protocols automation

Container orchestration

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Azure

AWS

Nessus

Terraform

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Job Overview

As a member of the Technology team, the DevOps Manager assumes a pivotal hands‑on position, responsible for driving deployment automation, managing client‑facing cloud infrastructure, ensuring site reliability, and upholding security standards. The ideal candidate possesses a proven track record of managing teams and projects, automating security protocols, proactively identifying vulnerabilities during development phases, and guaranteeing the security and compliance of applications, systems, and infrastructure. Leading a team of Site Reliability and DevOps Engineers, the DevOps Manager will spearhead the establishment of standard operating procedures, surpass service‑level agreements, and meticulously adhere to change‑management protocols by fostering collaboration and enhancing automation.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance and educate team members and coworkers on DevOps best practices including continuous integration, continuous delivery, and automated testing.
• Develop clear and up‑to‑date documentation of team practices, procedures, and standards.
• Lead sprint planning, implementation, stand‑ups and demos.
• Design, implement, and maintain secure infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices.
• Monitor and optimize the performance of systems to meet or exceed defined service level agreements (SLAs).
• Design strategies to enhance development delivery.
• Proactively plan and manage the capacity of systems to handle current and future workloads.
• Collaborate with Development and Data teams to integrate security into the software development lifecycle (SDLC), including design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance phases.
• Implement security controls within the build pipeline and tests to identify vulnerabilities, code flaws, and misconfigurations, and manage security tools such as SAST/DAST, container security, and vulnerability scanners.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies to ensure systems are secure.

Physical and Travel Requirements

• Travel – Seldom.
• Working at a computer, typing and viewing a screen – Constantly.
• Stationary sitting or standing – Constantly.
• Visual recognition – Constantly.
• Hearing/Listening – Occasionally.
• Communicating verbally and/or in writing – Occasionally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years in a lead role with multiple direct reports.
• 5+ years of experience as a DevOps Engineer, ideally coming from a development background, with an emphasis on working with Azure and/or AWS.
• 2+ years of experience working with logging, SIEM and metrics tools, vulnerability scanners (Nessus, Qualys, InsightVM, etc.), and code analysis tools (linters, Snyk, or similar).
• In‑depth experience with containers, container orchestration and scheduling, service registration/discovery and monitoring (Docker, Kubernetes, etc.).
• Practical experience developing software or meeting operational needs with code and scripting (Powershell, Bash, Python, Perl, Ruby).
• Knowledge of CI/CD practices and supporting tools (Azure DevOps, Octopus, similar).
• Experience with infrastructure automation frameworks (Ansible, Chef, Terraform, or similar).
• Good interpersonal skills and communication with a passion for working with all types of managers, architects, developers, QA, and operations personnel.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and track time efficiently.
• Desire to learn and continually improve self and others through knowledge sharing.

Company Overview

Founded in 1986, KPA is a leading provider of workforce compliance software and consulting services. We succeed if our clients can send their employees home at night, having not experienced a workplace accident or injury. The combination of software, consulting, and training helps clients identify, remedy, and prevent workplace safety and compliance problems so they can focus on what’s important – their core business.

Help us keep people safe and businesses working efficiently. Named as one of Built In Colorado's Best Places to Work for six years in a row, KPA is made up of talented individuals working together for the greater good. We are passionate about what we do, how we do it, and why we do it. Our culture is driven by the KPA core values – Integrity, Helpful, Excellence, Agile, Respectful, and Teamwork.

Compensation and Benefits

• Annual base salary range: $150,000 – $170,000.
• Annual bonus opportunity: 15%.
• Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, PTO, paid and floating holidays, 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting, company‑funded life insurance, employee assistance programs, and no‑cost mental health benefits.

EEO Statement

KPA is a committed equal‑opportunity employer. We employ without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other protected category. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document on hire.