Senior DevOps / Platform Engineer (Google Cloud)

Datatonic; Greater London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private health insurance

50% gym membership discounts

WFH allowance

Access to Udemy

Pension with employer contributions

3 x base salary life insurance

Up to 75% income protection

Cycle to Work Scheme

Tech Scheme

Job summary

Datatonic in Greater London is seeking a skilled Senior DevOps Engineer to join their innovative team. In this role, you will establish and enhance DevOps practices, design robust pipelines, and provide expert advice on best practices.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years of experience in DevOps or Software Engineering, proficiency in programming, and a strong passion for technology. Join us to shape the future of AI and data!

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in the DevOps field or as a Software Engineer.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or Go.
• In-depth knowledge of CI/CD tools and processes.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clients to design and implement robust DevOps pipelines.
• Provide expert advice to customers on DevOps best practices.
• Engage with customers and project teams throughout the project development lifecycle.

Skills

DevOps Experience

Proficiency in Python, Java, or Go

CI/CD Expertise

Tech Enthusiasm

Team Collaboration

Tools

Terraform

Kubernetes

Job description

Shape the Future of AI & Data with Us

At Datatonic, we are Google Cloud's premier partner in AI, driving transformation for world‑class businesses. We push the boundaries of technology with expertise in machine learning, data engineering, and analytics on Google Cloud Platform. By partnering with us, clients future‑proof their operations, unlock actionable insights, and stay ahead of the curve in a rapidly evolving world.

Your Mission

As a Senior DevOps Engineer, you will play a key role in establishing and enhancing DevOps practices within our clients' organisations. This opportunity is ideal for someone who has gained initial experience in a DevOps role or for a Software Engineer seeking to transition into the DevOps field. We are looking for a proactive and skilled professional who thrives in a dynamic, technology‑driven environment and is eager to contribute to the growth and innovation of an established scale‑up.

What You’ll Do

• Pipeline Development: Collaborate with clients to design and implement robust DevOps pipelines.
• Best Practices Advisory: Provide expert advice to customers on DevOps best practices.
• Function Optimisation: Establish and enhance DevOps functions within clients’ organisations.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with customers and project teams throughout the project development lifecycle to ensure seamless delivery.

What You’ll Bring

• DevOps Experience: 4+ years of experience in the DevOps field or as a Software Engineer.
• Programming Skills: Proficiency in Python, Java, or Go programming languages.
• CI/CD Expertise: In-depth knowledge of CI/CD tools and processes.
• Tech Enthusiasm: Strong passion for technology and a drive to continuously learn.
• Team Collaboration: Eagerness to join a diverse team of ML, AI, and DevOps enthusiasts.

Bonus Points If You Have

• Start‑Up/Scale‑Up Experience: Previous experience working in a start‑up or scale‑up environment.
• Containerisation/Virtualisation Expertise: Proficiency with technologies such as Terraform and Kubernetes.
• SRE Principles: Experience in implementing Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles.
• Cloud Native Architecture: Hands‑on experience with cloud‑native architectures, ideally on Google Cloud.
• Client‑Facing Role: Prior experience in a client‑facing position.
• SDN Knowledge: Understanding of Software Defined Networking (SDN) on Google Cloud.

What’s in It for You?

• Holiday: 25 days plus bank holidays.
• Health Perks: Private health insurance (Vitality Health) and Smart Health Services.
• Fitness & Wellbeing: 50% gym membership discounts (Nuffield Health, Virgin Active, Pure Gym).
• Hybrid Model: A WFH allowance to keep you comfortable.
• Learning & Growth: Access to platforms like Udemy to fuel your curiosity.
• Pension: Auto‑enrollment after probation period. 3% employer contributions raising 1% per year of service to a max of 10%.
• Life Insurance: 3 x your base salary.
• Income Protection: Up to 75% of base salary, up to 2 years.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Tech Scheme.

Why Datatonic?

Join us to work alongside AI enthusiasts and data experts who are shaping tomorrow. At Datatonic, innovation isn’t just encouraged – it’s embedded in everything we do. If you’re ready to inspire change and deliver value at the forefront of data and AI, we’d love to hear from you!