Lead DevOps Engineer

Oscar Associates Limited; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Lead DevOps Engineer to oversee their DevOps & Infrastructure Team. This hybrid role includes managing cloud infrastructure, implementing Infrastructure as Code with Terraform, and driving cybersecurity initiatives. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in AWS and a proven leadership track record. Competitive salary of £80,000 offered.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in a DevOps team, especially in AWS.
• Extensive experience with Infrastructure as Code.
• Strong background in cybersecurity management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee DevOps, Security, and Cloud Infrastructure.
• Enhance infrastructure and tooling strategy.
• Drive ISO 27000 implementation.

Skills

AWS services

Terraform

Containerization

CI/CD pipelines

Cybersecurity tools

Job description

Lead DevOps Engineer | £80,000 | Hybrid | Remote

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Lead DevOps Engineer on behalf of a leader in their nichey to head up their DevOps & Infrastructure Team.

The Role

You will be joining an experienced team of 5 developers. You will be working on brand new projects including a technology transformation project utilising the latest tools and equipment. Your role will specifically require you to oversee the DevOps, Security, and Cloud Infrastructure whilst leading the strategy and direction of the company.

Your day-to-day will consist of :

• Leading and enhancing the company's infrastructure and tooling strategy.
• Implementing and improving Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with Terraform
• Working across AWS services - particularly IAM, S3, EKS
• Managing containerisation and orchestration.
• Delivering robust monitoring and alerting solutions
• Contributing to and maintaining CI / CD pipelines
• Driving ISO 27000 implementation and supporting ongoing compliance initiatives
• Introducing and managing cybersecurity tools such as vulnerability scanners, endpoint protection, SIEM, and cloud security monitoring solutions

Requirements

Extensive experience in a DevOps team lead role using AWS, (IAM, S3, E...