Lead Infrastructure Engineer (Platform / DevOps)

Companies House; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A government body in the UK is seeking a Lead Infrastructure Engineer to deliver high standards in Platform Infrastructure and implement DevOps principles. This position involves leading a team, ensuring systems function optimally, and enhancing workplace culture. Candidates must possess Security Clearance and should ideally have lived in the UK for 3 of the last 5 years. This hybrid role also offers a generous total annual leave and benefits including a civil service pension.

Benefits

30 days annual leave

Civil Service Pension

Flexible working

Generous family leave

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Security Clearance is an essential requirement.
• Must have been in the UK for at least 3 of the last 5 years to be eligible.

Responsibilities

• Delivering Platform Infrastructure and systems to the highest standards.
• Implementing the DevOps culture and principles across the business.
• Leading and mentoring team members.

Skills

Leadership

Technical skills

DevOps principles

Job description

Position Overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic Lead Infrastructure Engineer with great leadership and technical skills and a drive to improve. This role is a unique opportunity as you will be part of a team delivering Platform Infrastructure and systems to the highest standards and implementing the DevOps culture and principles across the business.

Responsibilities

• Delivering Platform Infrastructure and systems to the highest standards.
• Implementing the DevOps culture and principles across the business.
• Leading and mentoring team members.

Qualifications

• Security Clearance is an essential requirement.
• Must have been in the UK for at least 3 of the last 5 years to be eligible.

Benefits

• 30 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays + 1 privilege day
• Civil Service Pension with an average 28% employer contribution (worth £12,434 for this role!)
• Equality, diversity & inclusion at the heart of everything we do
• Flexible and mobile working for a great work-life balance
• Seasonal flu jabs
• Generous family leave - maternity, paternity, adoption & shared parental
• Cycle to Work scheme

Working Conditions

Team based at Cardiff office; hybrid employment contract provided. Remote contracts may be considered if commuting to office location is not reasonably practicable.

Role may require overtime during the week and on weekends.

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