Senior DevOps Consultant

JR United Kingdom; Reading; Remote; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT Consultancy is seeking a Senior DevOps Consultant to join their team on a permanent basis. This role involves implementing cutting-edge DevOps strategies and optimizing processes to enhance overall efficiency. The position offers a salary of up to £70,000 per year, with the flexibility to work remotely and occasional client visits. Candidates must have expertise in cloud-native technologies, and a collaborative mindset is essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Expertise in designing lean, automated processes across engineering and operations.
• Strong client-facing experience driving agile and DevOps transformations.
• Ability to track performance metrics (OKRs/KPIs) and implement operating models.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and lead the implementation of scalable DevOps solutions.
• Drive change to enhance developer productivity through automation.
• Collaborate to deliver comprehensive digital transformation programs.

Skills

Automated Processes

Client-facing Skills

Performance Metrics

Cloud-native Technologies

DevSecOps

CI/CD Pipelines

SRE Practices

Observability Tools

Collaboration

Cloud Architecture

Job description

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Working with a leading IT Consultancy who are on the search for Senior DevOps consultants on a permanent basis.

Salary up to £70,000 per annum + Additional Benefits

Remote with occasional client visits

Candidates must be eligible for SC Clearance

No sponsorship will be provided for these roles

Key Responsibilities

• DevOps Strategy & Implementation: Evaluate existing DevOps practices and lead the implementation of scalable, modern solutions that improve efficiency, speed, and time-to-market.
• Developer Experience Enhancement: Drive organizational and cultural change to enhance developer productivity through automation, improved workflows, and modern software engineering principles.
• Value Optimization: Help clients maximize the return on their current IT service management tools and frameworks.
• Future-Ready Roadmaps: Design progressive strategies that integrate next-generation technologies such as Generative AI and platform-centric models.
• End-to-End Transformation: Collaborate across all levels of an organization to deliver comprehensive digital transformation programs—redefining processes, tools, and technical architectures.

Experience required:

We’re looking for passionate individuals with the following qualities and experience:

• Expertise in designing lean, automated processes across engineering, operations, and product functions.
• Strong client-facing experience with the ability to coach and lead agile and DevOps transformations.
• Ability to define and track performance metrics (OKRs/KPIs), and implement product-focused operating models.
• Deep knowledge of cloud-native technologies, DevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines, SRE practices, and observability tools.
• A collaborative mindset with a strong understanding of cloud architecture in hybrid and multi-cloud environments.