Senior DevOps Architect

LinuxRecruit; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in technology seeks a Senior DevOps Architect in London. You'll play a pivotal role in designing and implementing robust infrastructure solutions while leading a dynamic team. This position requires expertise in AWS, Terraform, and strong leadership skills to drive innovation and guide technical decisions.

Qualifications

• Extensive hands-on experience with GitHub and GitHub Actions.
• Proficiency in AWS Cloud services.
• Strong expertise in Terraform/Terragrunt.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and implement infrastructure solutions.
• Lead cluster migrations and maintain BCP plans.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship in projects.

Skills

AWS Cloud

GitHub Actions

Terraform

EKS Fargate

FluxCD

Python

Oracle

Postgres

BCP

Documentation

Job description

As a Senior DevOps Architect you will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and maintaining infrastructure whilst providing technical leadership across multiple projects. You will be responsible for architecting solutions, migrating clusters, ensuring robust BCP plans, and fostering a culture of documentation and innovation. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding and hands-on experience with a wide range of technologies, as outlined below.

Key Responsibilities:

• Architect, design, and implement infrastructure solutions leveraging GitHub, AWS Cloud, Terraform/Terragrunt, EKS Fargate, FluxCD/Kustomize, Python AWS Lambdas, Oracle, and Postgres.
• Lead the migration of clusters to other clusters, ensuring seamless transitions and minimal downtime.
• Develop and maintain robust BCP (Business Continuity Planning) plans, ensuring our systems are resilient and recoverable in the event of disruptions.
• Establish and maintain documentation processes using Confluence, ensuring comprehensive and up-to-date documentation for all systems and processes.
• Conduct architectural reviews of current designs, identifying areas for improvement and optimization.
• Provide technical leadership across multiple projects, guiding and mentoring team members to ensure the successful delivery of high-quality solutions.
  

Hands-on Requirements:

• Extensive hands-on experience with GitHub and GitHub Actions.
• Proficiency in AWS Cloud services, including but not limited to EC2, S3, RDS, IAM, and CloudFormation.
• Strong expertise in Terraform/Terragrunt, with a willingness to transition to OpenTofu.
• Experience with container orchestration platforms such as EKS Fargate (consideration for EKS with managed nodes).
• Familiarity with FluxCD/Kustomize for GitOps workflows.
• Proficient in Python AWS Lambdas for serverless computing.
• Solid understanding of Oracle and Postgres databases.
• Proven track record in developing and implementing BCP plans.
• Demonstrated experience in migrating clusters and infrastructure.
• Expertise in documentation processes, preferably with Confluence.
• Ability to work autonomously, driving architectural decisions and solutions without hand-holding.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities, with the capacity to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.
  

You MUST have experience with ALL of the following technologies:

• GitHub Actions
• AWS Cloud
• Terraform/Terragrunt
• EKS Fargate
• FluxCD/Kustomize
• AWS Lambdas
  

If you're all about pushing the boundaries of technology in a fast-paced, environment, apply now!