Senior DevOps Engineer

Avnet, Inc.; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology distributor in the UK is seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer to drive Agile and DevOps transformation. You will collaborate with teams to modernize release pipelines and ensure website performance. Key responsibilities include shaping technology adoption, implementing best practices, and leading cloud migrations. Ideal candidates will have strong Git, Docker, and Kubernetes experience along with Unix/Linux administration skills. Excellent communication is essential for relationship building within the business. Competitive benefits and opportunities for growth are offered.

Benefits

Supportive team environment

Career growth opportunities

Pension scheme

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Flexible home working

Cycle-to-work scheme

Reward schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in building and deploying applications with Git, Docker, Kubernetes, and related tools.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD processes and tools.
• Proficiency in Unix/Linux system administration and related scripting.

Responsibilities

• Shape the technology stack and influence technology adoption.
• Implement Agile/DevOps best practices throughout the SDLC.
• Monitor and resolve performance issues on live websites.
• Lead migration to cloud-based solutions on Azure.
• Provision infrastructure as code using Ansible and Terraform.

Skills

Git

Docker

Kubernetes

Azure DevOps

Ansible

Terraform

Unix/Linux administration

Java Enterprise

Agile methodologies

DevOps practices

Job description

About the Role

You will play a pivotal role in driving Farnell’s Agile and DevOps transformation, modernizing our build/release pipelines, and ensuring the stability and performance of our transactional websites. This Senior DevOps Engineer will collaborate closely with Agile Scrum teams, Site Reliability Engineers, and the broader technology organization to deliver high‑value features more quickly.

Responsibilities

• Shape the future technology stack and influence new technology adoption such as Docker, OpenShift, AKS, Node.js, GraphQL, and Ansible.
• Implement Agile/DevOps best practices throughout the entire SDLC in collaboration with Agile Scrum teams.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve performance and reliability issues on live websites together with SREs.
• Extend the Agile/DevOps way of working to other parts of the stack, including ERP and associated integrations.
• Lead the migration from on‑prem to cloud‑based Azure solutions.
• Build and deploy applications using Git, Docker, Kubernetes, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps, Jenkins, WCBD, Maven, and Ant within a Java Enterprise environment.
• Utilize Dynatrace for application performance monitoring.
• Apply in‑depth knowledge of Agile, DevOps, and CI/CD best practices.
• Administer Unix/Linux environments, scripting with Bash, Python/Jython, Perl, YAML, and AWK.
• Deploy and configure Java application servers on‑prem and in the cloud (IBM WebSphere or Oracle WebLogic).
• Provision infrastructure as code using Ansible and Terraform.
• Solve complex technical problems to drive business and customer value.
• Communicate effectively to build solid relationships with all levels of the business.

Qualifications

• Solid technical experience building and deploying applications with Git, Docker, Kubernetes, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps, Jenkins, and related tools.
• Experience in a Java Enterprise environment, including deployment/configuration of WebSphere or WebLogic.
• Proficiency with Agile, DevOps, and CI/CD best practices.
• Strong Unix/Linux system administration and scripting skills.
• Hands‑on experience with infrastructure as code and provisioning tools such as Ansible and Terraform.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships at all business levels.

Benefits

• Supportive team environment focused on a shared goal.
• Strong open‑door policy within management.
• Opportunities for career growth and skill development.
• Pension scheme.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to buy additional holiday.
• Free onsite parking.
• Flexible home working.
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• Reward schemes.

About Farnell

Farnell, a part of Avnet, is a global high‑service distributor of technology products and solutions for electronic system design, maintenance, and repair. With over 80 years of industry experience, Farnell is committed to people‑centric innovation and delivering exceptional value to suppliers and customers worldwide.