Lead Infrastructure Engineer

Companies House; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A government department is seeking a Lead Infrastructure Engineer (Platform/DevOps) to enhance their team. This full-time position offers flexible work options, including remote possibilities within the UK. Candidates will support a wide range of cloud technologies, focusing on best practices in DevOps and security. The role promises a generous benefits package, including a robust Civil Service Pension Scheme and 30 days of annual leave, promoting a healthy work-life balance in an inclusive environment.

Benefits

Civil Service Pension Scheme

30 days of annual leave

Supportive work culture

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge in Terraform and Cloud technologies (preferably AWS).
• CI/CD tools experience, such as Concourse.
• Strong practical experience in Containerisation using Docker.
• Unix/Linux experience is required.
• Working knowledge of Ansible and Packer.
• Experience in DevOps or DevSecOps frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the infrastructure and tooling for continuous delivery.
• Work with architects to translate designs into operations.
• Design and develop infrastructure as code and CI/CD pipelines.
• Lead on technical workstreams aligning with organizational goals.

Skills

AWS

Terraform

Docker

CI/CD

Ansible

Linux

DevOps

Security

Python

Tools

Concourse

GitHub

BrowserStack

Job description

Responsibilities

• Deliver the infrastructure and tooling to support a continuous delivery approach
• Ensure services are integrated, delivered, and operated as required
• Work with technical architects to translate architectural designs into operations
• Design and develop infrastructure as code, source code repositories, and CI/CD pipelines
• Lead and support colleagues in non-functional requirements such as availability and security
• Transform technical requirements into an effective DevOps toolchain
• Ensure deployment strategies for products are repeatable and scalable
• Provide technical support to delivery teams and solve complex problems
• Maintain best practice guides and ensure adherence
• Lead on technical workstreams aligning with organizational goals
• Conduct horizon scanning to identify emerging trends and technologies

Technologies

• AWS
• Ansible
• CI/CD
• Cloud
• DevSecOps
• DevOps
• Docker
• Linux
• Security
• Terraform
• Unix
• BrowserStack
• GitHub
• IAM
• IaaS
• Java
• NodeJS
• PaaS
• Playwright
• Python
• Selenium
• TypeScript

Experience & Qualifications

• Expert knowledge in Terraform and Cloud technologies (preferably AWS)
• CI/CD tools (e.g., Concourse)
• Strong practical experience in Containerisation (Docker)
• Unix/Linux experience
• Working knowledge of Ansible and Packer
• Experience in DevOps, DevSecOps, or Testing Infrastructure principles and frameworks
• Previous management experience preferred but not essential

About the role

We are Companies House, offering an exciting opportunity for a Lead Infrastructure Engineer (Platform/DevOps) to join our team. This is a permanent, full-time position that provides flexible working options and the possibility of remote work anywhere in the UK. Our commitment to employee well-being is reflected in our generous benefits package, which includes a strong Civil Service Pension Scheme, 30 days of annual leave, and a supportive work culture aimed at promoting a healthy work-life balance. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome diverse applicants to contribute to our inclusive environment.