Lead DevOps Engineer: Cloud, CI/CD & Security

Airbox Systems Limited; Wantage; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic tech start-up in the UK is seeking a Lead DevOps Engineer to bridge high-level strategy and execution. In this role, you will lead a high-performing engineering team, mentor junior engineers, manage deployments using CI/CD pipelines, and oversee the architecture of a multi-platform cloud environment. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with tools like AWS and Jenkins, excellent problem-solving skills, and a commitment to empowering teams. Flexible working options are available.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus public holidays

Private medical cover

Up to 6% pension matching

Electric Car Scheme

Up to 20 Nomad Working Days

Qualifications

• Experience managing cross-functional engineering teams to deliver cloud-native solutions.
• Proficient with Linux environments including Ubuntu and CentOS.
• Strong organizational and attention to detail skills.

Responsibilities

• Bridge the gap between high-level strategy and execution.
• Lead and mentor a high-performing engineering team.
• Manage the deployment of new software versions using CI/CD pipelines.

Skills

Leadership in engineering

CI/CD tools expertise

Problem-solving capabilities

Strong communication skills

Experience in containerisation

Tools

Jenkins

Docker

Terraform

AWS

Git & GitHub

Job description

A dynamic tech start-up in the UK is seeking a Lead DevOps Engineer to bridge high-level strategy and execution. In this role, you will lead a high-performing engineering team, mentor junior engineers, manage deployments using CI/CD pipelines, and oversee the architecture of a multi-platform cloud environment. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with tools like AWS and Jenkins, excellent problem-solving skills, and a commitment to empowering teams. Flexible working options are available.