Senior Dev Ops Engineer/ Site Reliability Engineer

Computer Futures / SThree Group; Coventry; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology staffing company in Coventry is seeking a skilled DevOps Engineer to automate and manage infrastructure using IaC principles with tools like Ansible and Terraform. The ideal candidate will have experience with Google Cloud Platform and AWS, along with strong skills in containerization, particularly Docker and Kubernetes. Excellent problem-solving and communication skills are required for this position. This role is an excellent opportunity to influence the team's direction and support application deployments.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in Linux administration and Linux storage.
• Proven experience with Infrastructure as Code principles using Ansible and Terraform.
• Strong experience in managing cloud-based infrastructure on Google Cloud Platform and Amazon Web Services.
• In-depth knowledge of containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and strong verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Automate the deployment, scaling, and management of infrastructure.
• Develop and maintain infrastructure using Ansible and Terraform.
• Manage and optimize cloud infrastructure on GCP and AWS.
• Implement containerization solutions using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Collaborate with development teams for application deployments.

Skills

Linux administration

Infrastructure as Code with Ansible

Infrastructure as Code with Terraform

Google Cloud Platform

Amazon Web Services

Docker

Kubernetes

Python scripting

Tools

TimescaleDB

MySQL

PostgreSQL

Job description

Elevate your career with our dynamic team, where you'll have the opportunity to influence our direction and make your mark. We're looking for a skilled and passionate DevOps Engineer who is committed to building robust, scalable, and secure systems. If you're passionate about technology and dedicated to helping customers, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Automate the deployment, scaling, and management of infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles.
• Develop and maintain infrastructure using tools like Ansible and Terraform.
• Manage and optimize cloud-based infrastructure on both Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and Amazon Web Services (AWS).
• Ensure the high availability, performance, and security of infrastructure components, including Linux storage.
• Implement and manage containerization solutions using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Collaborate with development teams to support application deployments using Java, TypeScript, and React.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to investigate and resolve incidents, and participate in an on-call rotation.
• Help maintain and manage database systems, with a significant emphasis on TimescaleDB, MySQL, and other relational databases like PostgreSQL.
• Develop and maintain internal tooling and automation scripts, with a focus on Python.
• Manage Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) systems.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement through the development of CI/CD pipelines and efficient processes.
• Engage with internal and external customers to provide support and technical expertise.

Position Requirements

• Demonstrable experience in Linux administration and Linux storage.
• Proven experience with IaC, including Ansible and Terraform.
• Strong experience with both GCP and AWS.
• In-depth knowledge of containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
• DBA experience is a huge plus, particularly with TimescaleDB, MySQL, or other PostgreSQL derivatives.
• Familiarity with web application development and deployment using Java, TypeScript, or React.
• Experience with Python scripting (minimal but required).
• Experience with PKI systems.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

To find out more about Computer Futures please visit www.computerfutures.com

Computer Futures, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC387148 England and Wales