Lead DevOps Engineer - HM Land Registry (HMLR)

Inspire People; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital transformation partner is seeking a Lead DevOps Engineer to join the HM Land Registry's Transformation & Technology Directorate. The ideal candidate will possess technical leadership in DevOps platforms, especially in Kubernetes and AWS. The role includes providing guidance to technicians, managing delivery of technical changes, and an emphasis on continuous learning and inclusivity within a supportive work environment.

Benefits

29% employer pension contribution

28.5 days paid holiday plus public holidays

Personalised training and development plans

Flexi-time scheme

Social and sports club

Employee assistance programme

Interest-free loan for season tickets

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience leading technical teams in a DevOps environment is essential.
• Proven technical expertise in Kubernetes and AWS required.
• Experience in infrastructure-as-code using tools like Terraform.

Responsibilities

• Lead DevOps team on platforms and roadmaps.
• Provide technical leadership and coaching to team members.
• Support delivery of solutions in line with technology strategies.

Skills

Technical leadership on DevOps platforms

Expertise in Kubernetes

Expertise in AWS

Infrastructure-as-code scripting

Managing technical risk

Effective communication skills

Tools

Terraform

Job description

Inspire People is working with HM Land Registry (HMLR) during an exciting time as HMLR continue on a major digital transformation programme. HMLR's ambition is to become the world's leading land registry for speed, simplicity and an open approach to data. We are now looking for a Lead DevOps Engineer to join HMLR's Transformation & Technology Directorate.

This role is to provide technical engineering capability for the DevOps team, taking a lead on platforms, managing roadmaps, working with development teams to deliver new services and champion DevOps methodologies processes & tooling. The Lead DevOps Engineer will be embedded in the DevOps teams, providing technical leadership and coaching to DevOps Engineers.

You will take forward technical consolidation and/or improvement activities providing guidance and leadership to technicians throughout the IT Operations Practice and wider, whilst also working across T&T to support and deliver solutions in line with the Technology and Business Strategies.

Essential Experience Criteria:

• Experience of technical leadership on DevOps platforms and technologies.
• Proven in depth technical expertise in Kubernetes and AWS.
• Experience of planning and leading on the delivery of significant technical change to devops platforms.
• Infrastructure-as-code scripting using terraform or similar tooling.
• Experience of managing technical risk and leading the implementation of appropriate mitigations.
• Proven ability to learn and understand new technology.
• Effective communication skills, including the ability to interact and build working relationships with stakeholders.

In return, you can expect:

• Over 29% employer pension contribution
• Annual leave of 28.5 days' paid holiday during each holiday year plus 8 days public holidays
• A clear progression pathway inc. personalised training and development plans including expensed accreditations with training days set aside
• Flexi-time scheme (You decide what working hours work best for you)
• Opportunity to work condensed hours
• Social and sports club
• Access to our employee assistance programme for counselling and support on a wide range of issues
• Interest‑free loan for season tickets
• Cycle to work scheme (salary sacrifice).
• HMLR have a strong and positive culture, a commitment to inclusivity, an emphasis on continuous learning and development and flexible ways of working.

Selection process details:

HMLR is working with a recruitment partner (Inspire People) for this campaign. Please submit your CV via the Apply button on this page. Inspire People will assess your CV and compile a longlist of applications for HM Land Registry to sift. Please make sure your CV outlines how you meet the Essential Experience listed above. Apply before 11:55 pm on Wednesday 26th November 2025.