DevOps Solution Architect

Join DevOps; London; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a highly experienced DevOps Solution Architect in London. This pivotal role requires a skilled visionary leader with expertise in DevOps design, cloud-native engineering, and modern DevOps tooling. Responsibilities include leading transformation initiatives and mentoring DevOps teams while ensuring compliance and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in IT focused on DevOps and cloud architecture.
• Proven experience in DevOps design and transformations.
• Deep expertise in DevOps tools and cloud platforms.

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement scalable DevOps solutions.
• Lead DevOps transformation initiatives.
• Design and implement cloud-native solutions.

Skills

DevOps design

Cloud architecture

Site Reliability Engineering (SRE)

AI/ML technologies

Communication

Leadership

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

Jenkins

Docker

Kubernetes

Ansible

Terraform

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: DevOps Solution Architect

Location: London, UK

Experience: 15+ years

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Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly experienced DevOps Solution Architect to join our team in London. This role is ideal for a visionary leader with a strong background in DevOps design and transformation, cloud-native engineering, and modern DevOps tooling. The ideal candidate will also bring expertise in Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles and practices, with a focus on building scalable, reliable, and resilient systems.

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Key Responsibilities:

•Architect and implement scalable, secure, and high-performance DevOps solutions.

•Lead DevOps transformation initiatives across enterprise environments.

•Design and implement cloud-native solutions on Azure, AWS, or GCP.

•Apply SRE principles to ensure system reliability, availability, and performance.

•Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code (IaC).

•Evaluate and integrate modern DevOps tools and practices.

•Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align DevOps and SRE strategies with business goals.

•Mentor and lead DevOps teams, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

•Leverage AI and machine learning to optimize DevOps and SRE processes.

•Ensure compliance, security, and operational excellence in all DevOps practices.

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Required Qualifications:

•15+ years of experience in IT, with a strong focus on DevOps and cloud architecture.

•Proven experience in DevOps design and transformation across multiple projects.

•Deep expertise in tools such as Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, Ansible, Terraform, and others.

•Hands-on experience with one or more cloud platforms: Azure, AWS, or GCP.

•Strong background in cloud-native engineering and solution architecture.

•Demonstrated experience in applying SRE practices such as SLIs, SLOs, error budgets, and incident response.

•Exposure to AI/ML technologies and their application in DevOps and SRE.

•Strong leadership and mentoring experience.

•Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

•Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

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Preferred Qualifications:

•Certifications in DevOps, Cloud Architecture (AWS/Azure/GCP), or SRE.

•Experience with scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.

•Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and DevSecOps practices.