Senior Dev Ops Engineer

ENGIE Group; Leeds; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

ENGIE UK in Leeds is seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer to design, build, and continuously improve the cloud platforms that underpin our internal and customer-facing digital services. You will ensure security, scalability, and efficiency, enabling teams to move fast while meeting the demands of a regulated energy business.

Hybrid work arrangement in Leeds with two days per week in the office; standard hours are 8:30–17:00, with occasional site travel.

Qualifications

• Deep hands-on experience with Azure and AWS cloud platforms.
• Advanced knowledge of containerisation and orchestration with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Expert-level skills in CI/CD design using GitHub Actions and Azure DevOps.
• Strong understanding of Infrastructure as Code, DevSecOps practices, and vulnerability management.
• Experience with observability tools such as Splunk, Grafana, CloudWatch, or OpenTelemetry.
• Familiarity with data platforms including Redshift, Databricks, and Azure Data Factory.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence technical direction across teams.
• A practical, structured approach to problem-solving and continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and maintain cloud infrastructure on AWS and Azure using Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform and CloudFormation.
• Build, operate, and optimise CI/CD pipelines to enable reliable, repeatable, and secure software delivery.
• Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting frameworks to ensure visibility of system health and rapid incident response.
• Embed security-by-design principles across platforms and pipelines, supporting compliance with ISO 27001, GDPR, and ENGIE policies.
• Mentor and support less experienced engineers, driving DevOps best practices and capability uplift across teams.
• Collaborate with development, data engineering, and operations teams to ensure systems meet availability, performance, and cost targets.
• Influence technical standards, tooling choices, and architectural decisions to improve resilience and operability.

Skills

Azure

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD pipelines

GitHub Actions

Azure DevOps

Infrastructure as Code

DevSecOps

Vulnerability management

Observability

Data platforms

Communication

Problem-solving

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Splunk

Grafana

CloudWatch

OpenTelemetry

Databricks

Azure Data Factory

Redshift

Job description

At ENGIE, we accelerate the energy transition by building the digital platforms that power a sustainable future. Our B2B Supply UK team delivers the technology behind reliable, clean energy services for businesses across the country.

We are looking for a Senior DevOps Engineer to design, build, and continuously improve the cloud platforms that underpin our internal and customer-facing digital services. You will ensure software delivery is secure, scalable, and efficient, enabling teams to move fast while meeting the demands of a regulated energy business.

What You’ll Do

• Design, deploy, and maintain cloud infrastructure on AWS and Azure using Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform and CloudFormation.
• Build, operate, and optimise CI/CD pipelines to enable reliable, repeatable, and secure software delivery.
• Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting frameworks to ensure visibility of system health and rapid incident response.
• Embed security-by-design principles across platforms and pipelines, supporting compliance with ISO 27001, GDPR, and ENGIE policies.
• Mentor and support less experienced engineers, driving DevOps best practices and capability uplift across teams.
• Collaborate with development, data engineering, and operations teams to ensure systems meet availability, performance, and cost targets.
• Influence technical standards, tooling choices, and architectural decisions to improve resilience and operability.

What You Bring

• Deep hands-on experience with cloud platforms, particularly Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services.
• Advanced knowledge of containerisation and orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Expert-level skills in CI/CD pipeline design using tools such as GitHub Actions and Azure DevOps.
• Strong understanding of Infrastructure as Code, DevSecOps practices, and vulnerability management.
• Experience with observability tools such as Splunk, Grafana, CloudWatch, or OpenTelemetry.
• Familiarity with data platforms including Redshift, Databricks, and data pipeline orchestration with Azure Data Factory.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence technical direction across teams without formal authority.
• A practical, structured approach to problem-solving and a self-driven commitment to continuous learning.

Location

Leeds, United Kingdom. Hybrid working arrangement with two days per week in the office. Standard hours apply: 8:30am to 5pm Monday to Thursday, 8:30am to 4:30pm Friday. Occasional travel to other sites may be required.

What We Offer

• A competitive salary package reflecting your experience and expertise.
• A diverse range of missions across cloud, security, automation, and platform engineering.
• Stimulating, technically challenging work at the heart of the UK energy transition.
• A friendly, collaborative environment where knowledge-sharing is valued and encouraged.
• Flexible hybrid working that supports genuine work-life balance.
• Career development opportunities including mentoring, training, and exposure to group-wide technology initiatives.

Our Commitment

At ENGIE, every talent has a role to play in accelerating the energy transition. Make a difference and enjoy a fulfilling professional experience. Take on exciting challenges and build a career path that reflects who you are. Join us and be part of the adventure of the century!

ENGIE is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or age.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. We are happy to accommodate your needs to ensure a fair and accessible experience for every candidate.

Business Unit: Supply & Energy Management

Division: BP B2B UK

Legal Entity: ENGIE POWER LIMITED

Company Name: ENGIE UK

Minimum Base Salary: 55,000.00 GBP

Maximum Base Salary: 65,000.00 GBP

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