Senior DevOps Engineer

CamWebDir; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Arm is seeking a Platform Engineer to join our Central Engineering Software Group. You will work across public and private clouds, delivering automation and developer enablement through self‑service tooling. The role emphasizes scalable infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines and collaboration with software teams.

Hybrid working at Arm is offered, with emphasis on modern containerisation and automation. You will contribute to secure, reliable platforms enabling Arm's next generation of processors and

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience designing, deploying and supporting cloud platforms (AWS, GCP) and private/on‑prem infrastructure.
• Experience running Linux-based infrastructure, servers or embedded platforms and remote management.
• Ability to implement IaC using Terraform/Ansible and operate CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins/GitLab).
• Proficiency in Python or shell scripting to automate tasks and tooling.
• Strong collaboration with software teams and open‑source communities.

Responsibilities

• Provision build and test solutions for Mobile, Server, IoT and Automotive markets.
• Lifecycle management of core project infrastructure from design to deployment and optimization.
• Drive continuous improvement of workflow quality, security and efficiency.
• Provide timely analysis and resolution of issues; gather requirements and break down tasks.
• Communicate and collaborate with engineering IT, software teams and the open‑source community.

Skills

DevOps

Cloud

Linux

CI/CD

Python

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

OpenStack

Rancher

Terraform

Ansible

Jenkins

GitLab

Job description

Job Overview:

We are seeking an accomplished Platform Engineer with a deep knowledge of platform engineering, DevOps practises and the software development lifecycle. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with modern tools and environments in public and private cloud in the delivery of our feature and roadmap items. You will join our skilled team of Platform and DevOps engineers who have a passion for developer experience, high quality solutions and enablement through self service. Our team plays a meaningful part in enabling the Central Engineering Software Group to develop and improve the software eco-system around Arm's next generation of applications processors. We seek proactive individuals with experience and understanding of automation tooling, containerisation, CI pipelines, cloud platforms and system administration to provide automated build, test and development solutions and support internal and external software engineering communities!

Responsibilities:

• Provision of software build and test solutions catering to different market segments such as Mobile, Server, IoT and Automotive
• Lifecycle management of core project infrastructure, from design through to deployment, maintenance, and performance optimization
• Continuous improvement of workflow quality, security, and efficiency
• Customer support, providing timely analysis and resolution of issues, requirements analysis and task breakdown
• Communication & collaboration with engineering IT, software development teams and the open source community

Required Skills and Experience :

• DevOps & Cloud Infrastructure: Demonstrable experience in a DevOps or Infrastructure Engineering role, with hands‑on experience designing, deploying and supporting cloud platforms (AWS, GCP) and private cloud/on‑premises infrastructure.
• Platform & Infrastructure Operations: Experience running Linux-based infrastructure, physical or virtual systems (servers, development boards, embedded platforms), and remote management technologies such as BMCs, serial consoles and network booting.
• Containerisation & Virtualisation: Hands‑on experience deploying and operating container and virtualisation platforms such as Kubernetes, Docker, OpenStack, Rancher, Harvester or similar technologies.
• Automation & CI/CD: Experience implementing Infrastructure as Code using tools such as Terraform and Ansible, together with CI/CD platforms including Jenkins and/or GitLab.
• Programming & Scripting: Good proficiency in Python, Bash, Shell scripting or a similar language, with the ability to automate operational tasks and develop infrastructure tooling.

Nice To Have Skills and Experience :

• Practical knowledge of GitOps solutions such as ArgoCD, Flux or Fleet
• Implementation of the Security Development Lifecycle (SDL) in infrastructure
• Monitoring and observability using Prometheus and Grafana, ELK stack or equivalent
• Use of Kubernetes management systems such as Rancher
• Familiarity with open source project development cycles and contribution processes, particularly around CI/CD infrastructure

In Return:

At Arm, we are guided by our core beliefs that reflect our creative culture and guide our decisions, defining how we work together to surpass ordinary and shape extraordinary.

If skilled worker sponsorship is required, Arm will meet costs associated with sponsorship for the employer only. All fees associated with the individual’s application e.g. visa application fee and Immigration Health Surcharge, will be the responsibility of the successful candidate.

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Accommodations at Arm

At Arm, we want to build extraordinary teams. If you need an adjustment or an accommodation during the recruitment process, please email [email protected]. To note, by sending us the requested information, you consent to its use by Arm to arrange for appropriate accommodations. All accommodation or adjustment requests will be treated with confidentiality, and information concerning these requests will only be disclosed as necessary to provide the accommodation. Although this is not an exhaustive list, examples of support include breaks between interviews, having documents read aloud, or office accessibility. Please email us about anything we can do to accommodate you during the recruitment process.

Hybrid Working at Arm

Arm’s approach to hybrid working is designed to create a working environment that supports both high performance and personal wellbeing. We believe in bringing people together face to face to enable us to work at pace, whilst recognizing the value of flexibility. Within that framework, we empower groups/teams to determine their own hybrid working patterns, depending on the work and the team’s needs. Details of what this means for each role will be shared upon application. In some cases, the flexibility we can offer is limited by local legal, regulatory, tax, or other considerations, and where this is the case, we will collaborate with you to find the best solution. Please talk to us to find out more about what this could look like for you.

Equal Opportunities at Arm

Arm is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and colleagues. We are a diverse organization of dedicated and innovative individuals, and don’t discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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