Lead DevOps Engineer

Adecco; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy is seeking a DevOps Lead to oversee the development and maintenance of cloud infrastructure in London. The role involves leading a team, utilizing tools like Azure, Terraform, and Chef to manage infrastructure, and ensuring optimal performance while fostering collaboration across teams. Ideal candidates will have demonstrated leadership skills and a proactive approach to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a DevOps Lead with team management.
• Strong understanding of IaaS and PaaS solutions.
• Extensive experience with Azure public cloud services.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of DevOps engineers.
• Design, implement, and maintain cloud infrastructure using Azure.
• Monitor and optimize system performance, ensuring reliability.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Collaboration

Continuous learning

Tools

Terraform

Chef

Azure

Job description

Candidate will lead a small team of talented engineers, driving the development and maintenance of our cloud infrastructure and ensuring the seamless operation of our services.

Experience and skills Required:

• Proven experience as a DevOps Lead, with experience leading small teams.
• Extensive experience with Azure public cloud services.
• Proficiency in Terraform and Chef for Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and configuration management.
• Strong understanding of IaaS and PaaS solutions.
• Experience with distributed computing environments.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams.
• A proactive and innovative mindset, with a passion for continuous learning and improvement.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a small team of DevOps engineers, providing guidance, mentorship, and support.
• Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of cloud infrastructure using Azure public cloud.
• Utilize Terraform and Chef for infrastructure as code (IaC) and configuration management.
• Manage both Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and Platform as a Service (PaaS) solutions.
• Ensure the reliability, scalability, and performance of distributed computing environments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align DevOps practices with business objectives.
• Monitor and optimize system performance, implementing best practices for security and compliance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues, ensuring minimal downtime and disruption.
• Stay up to date with industry trends and emerging technologies to drive continuous improvement.

Candidates should demonstrate evidence of the above in their CV to be considered.

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Created on 16/07/2025 by TN United Kingdom