Lead Infrastructure Engineer in Cardiff

Reed Technology; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Lead Infrastructure Engineer to join their dynamic Digital, Data, and Technology team. This role offers the chance to work on cutting-edge projects, embedding DevOps principles while enjoying a flexible working culture. You'll lead and mentor a talented team, develop secure infrastructure, and optimize processes to drive efficiency. With generous benefits including 30 days of annual leave and a strong pension plan, this is an exciting opportunity for those looking to make a real impact in the tech industry.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

30 days of annual leave

8 bank holidays

1 privilege day

Generous pension

Qualifications

• Expert-level skills in AWS, CI/CD tooling, and infrastructure development.
• Experience in coaching and mentoring team members.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with development teams, leading and mentoring members.
• Develop and maintain infrastructure for rapid deployment.

Skills

AWS Cloud Technology

CI/CD Tooling

Docker

Microservices

Java

NodeJS

Python

Tools

Concourse

Jenkins

GitHub

Terraform

Job description

Lead Infrastructure Engineer

Want to be part of a Dynamic Digital, Data, and Technology Team? And make an impact?

Are you ready to take your career the next level? We are on the hunt for a passionate and innovative Lead Infrastructure Engineer (DevOps) to join our cutting-edge Digital, Data, and Technology (DDaT) team.

If you want to work in a flexible and welcoming culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance and be part of a wider teams that recognises that our people are the key to our success, coupled with a supportive and progressive environment this could be the right opportunity for you!

Salary: £45,921 - £56,874 (including allowances)

Location: Cardiff - Hybrid or Remote

Why This Role?
Innovative Projects: Be at the forefront of delivering top-tier Platform Infrastructure and systems.
DevOps Culture: Play a pivotal role in embedding DevOps principles across our business.
Flexible Working: Enjoy the freedom of working hybrid or remotely (if an over one hour commute away) with occasional visits to our Head Office.
Fantastic Benefits: Benefit from flexible working hours, 30 days of annual leave, 8 bank holidays, 1 privilege day, and a GENEROUS pension

What You'll Do:

Collaborate & Lead: Work closely with development teams. Leading, supporting and mentoring members of the team
Build & Maintain: Develop and sustain infrastructure that enables rapid and reliable deployment and innovation.
Collaborate & Lead: Work closely with development teams, providing technical support and mentoring graduates.
Innovate & Optimize: Identify process optimization opportunities and implement cutting-edge solutions.
Security & Standards: Design secure solutions and uphold modern development standards.

Key Skills We're Looking For:
AWS Cloud Technology & CI/CD Tooling: Expert-level skills in AWS, Concourse, Jenkins, GitHub, and Terraform.
Containerization & Microservices: Practitioner-level experience with Docker, Microservice, and Serverless Architecture.

Coaching and mentoring team members

Would be great if you had:
Programming & Integration: Working knowledge of Java, NodeJS, Python, and integration testing activities.

Behaviours & Technical Skills:
. Developing Self and Others
. Delivering at Pace
. Leadership
. Making Effective Decisions
. Terraform, AWS Cloud Technology, CI/CD Tooling, Microservice and Serverless Architecture