Lead Dev Ops Engineer

easyJet Airline Company PLC; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Up to 20% annual bonus potential

25 days holiday

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Discounted staff travel

Annual credit for discount on easyJet

Work Away scheme

Electric vehicle lease salarySacrifice

Job summary

easyJet Airline Company PLC is seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer to design, implement and optimize end-to-end DevOps for large-scale AWS environments. You will drive automation, reliability and scalability across cloud platforms, while mentoring engineers and engaging with clients on cloud journeys.

You will leverage AWS expertise, IaC, containerization, and robust CI/CD practices to deliver transformative IT operations in a hybrid work setting.

Qualifications

• Experience provisioning, configuring, and maintaining AWS Cloud environments at scale.
• Deep knowledge of AWS services across Compute, Governance, Storage, Security, IAM, Networking, Databases.
• Hands-on IaC with CloudFormation, Terraform or CDK to automate deployments.
• Containerization with Docker and orchestration with EKS/ECS.
• CI/CD pipelines using CodePipeline, Jenkins, GitLab, GitHub Actions.
• Strong networking and Linux/Windows admin for secure cloud solu­tions.
• Observability using CloudWatch, ELK, Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog or New Relic.
• Leadership in high-pressure incidents and collaboration with senior stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, deployment and management of scalable AWS infrastructures.
• Develop and implement advanced CI/CD strategies for large-scale cloud solutions.
• Engage with clients, provide technical guidance and cloud journey insights.
• Lead technical discussions and set DevOps standards across teams.
• Automate repetitive tasks and reduce technical debt.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote knowledge sharing.
• Stay current with cloud tech and propose innovative approaches.

Skills

AWS

CI/CD

IaC

Kubernetes

DevOps

Security

Observability

Leadership

Networking

Tools

Docker

CloudFormation

Terraform

CDK

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

GitLab

Job description

Job Description - Lead Dev Ops Engineer (17215)

Job Description

Description

We are easyJet – a FTSE-250 listed, £multi-billion low-cost airline that serves tens of millions of customers every single year. If you’re reading this, you have probably already been an easyJet customer, and you’ll know that there is no more iconic (or Orange!) travel brand in Europe.

We fly more than 1,207 routes, connecting 38 countries across Europe, and employ more than 18,000 colleagues. We’re on a mission to make low-cost travel easy – and whatever your role here, you’ll connect millions of people to what they love using Europe’s best airline network, great value fares, and friendly service.

What makes us easyJet? Our Promise Behaviours – we are Safe, Bold, Welcoming and Challenging. Four Behaviours. One Spirit. One easyJet.

We are looking for a Senior DevOps Engineer to be a key part of our expanding Platform Engineering Practice. Cloud services are essential for our clients in their journey to modernise and optimise their IT operations. In this role, we combine advanced architecture and engineering skills to meet our customer’s transformation needs.

Role Overview

The Senior DevOps Engineer will be a critical team member in designing, implementing, and optimising end-to-end DevOps processes that support software development and IT operations at scale. You will leverage your deep expertise in AWS, automation, CI/CD, and infrastructure-as-code to drive efficiency, reliability, and scalability across our clients' cloud environments. This role blends strategic thinking and hands-on execution, covering the full DevOps lifecycle, from source control and build automation to continuous testing, deployment, monitoring, and feedback loops.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, deployment, and management of scalable and reliable AWS Cloud infrastructures, driving automation and optimizing DevOps processes.
• Develop and implement advanced CI/CD strategies to support complex, large-scale cloud solutions on AWS.
• Engage directly with clients to provide technical expertise, offer solutions to complex cloud challenges, and act as a trusted advisor in their cloud journey.
• Lead technical discussions with developers and stakeholders, influencing architectural decisions and setting DevOps standards across teams.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by automating repetitive tasks, remediating technical debt, and identifying opportunities for optimization.
• Mentor and coach junior engineers, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous learning.
• Stay up to date with the latest cloud technologies, DevOps tools, and industry trends, recommending new approaches to enhance our services.

Key Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in provisioning, configuring, and maintaining AWS Cloud environments, with a focus on large-scale, mission-critical infrastructures.
• In-depth expertise in a wide range of AWS service offerings, including Compute, Management & Governance, Storage, Security, Identity & Compliance, Networking & Content Delivery, FinOps, Containers, and Database products.
• Extensive hands‑on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as AWS CloudFormation, Terraform, or CDK, with a proven track record of automating cloud infrastructure deployments.
• Advanced knowledge of containerization technologies and orchestration platforms like Docker and Amazon EKS (Kubernetes) or ECS.
• Expertise in defining, implementing, and optimizing CI/CD pipelines using tools such as AWS CodePipeline, Jenkins, GitLab, GitHub Actions, and others, applying best practices for pipeline efficiency and security.
• Strong background in networking, Linux or Windows administration, with the ability to architect secure, performant, and highly available cloud solutions.
• Proficiency with monitoring and log analytics tools such as AWS CloudWatch, ELK Stack, Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog, or New Relic, to maintain observability and ensure operational excellence.
• Demonstrated leadership skills in managing complex, high‑pressure situations and guiding teams through incident resolution.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with proven experience engaging with senior stakeholders.

Nice to Have

• Experience with configuration management tools (Chef, Puppet, Ansible) and implementing best practices for configuration management and automation.
• Deep understanding of Cloud Landing Zone concepts and best practices for enterprise‑scale cloud adoption.

Why Join Us

You’ll be part of a forward-thinking team, driving architectural excellence and innovation in airline operations. If you’re passionate about technology, leadership, and shaping the future of aviation, we’d love to hear from you.

“Please note that this role does not meet the criteria for visa sponsorship, and we are therefore unable to consider applicants who require sponsorship to work in the UK.”

At easyJet, we pride ourselves on a vibrant and inclusive workplace culture that supports and rewards innovation and excellence.

What you’ll get in return

• Competitive base salary
• Up to 20% Annual bonus potential.
• 25 days holiday, pension scheme, life assurance, and a flexible benefits package.
• Discounted staff travel scheme for friends and family
• Annual credit for discount on easyJet holidays
• ‘Work Away’ scheme, allowing you to work abroad for 30 days a year
• Electric vehicle lease salary sacrifice scheme

Location & Hours of Work

We operate a hybrid working policy of 40%-60% of the month spent with colleagues.

We look forward to your application and the possibility of you flying high with our team!

Reasonable Adjustments

At easyJet, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse customers we serve across Europe. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds. If you require specific adjustments or support during the application or recruitment process, such as extra time for assessments or accessible interview locations, please contact us at [e-mail] .

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to ensure accessibility and accommodation

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