Senior DevOps Engineer

Dovetail & Slate Ltd; Watford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme

Staff discounts and wellbeing

Job summary

Dovetail & Slate Ltd in Watford is seeking a senior IT/DevOps specialist to support delivery and improvement of DevOps services, systems and IT projects, ensuring reliable teaching and learning platforms.

You'll mentor junior engineers, drive digital transformation, and act as technical lead for Azure, Jira and Microsoft-based environments, with a focus on data warehousing, databases and system integrations.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in IT, Computing or Business Administration.
• 5+ years' experience in senior IT, MIS, DevOps or technical systems role.
• Strong experience with Azure DevOps and Microsoft-based systems.

Responsibilities

• Act as the technical specialist for key applications, databases, MIS systems and integrations.
• Support major IT projects, including the development of a new data warehouse.
• Provide 3rd line support for applications, systems, incidents, upgrades, patching and fault resolution.
• Build, maintain and optimise databases using tools such as SQL Server, MySQL and PostgreSQL.
• Keep systems, code, configurations and technical processes properly documented.
• Mentor DevOps Application Engineers and help improve team knowledge, skills and service delivery.
• Good understanding of Azure design, not just AWS, because Azure is set up and managed differently.

Skills

Azure DevOps

Azure cloud design

SQL Server

MySQL

PostgreSQL

Database management

MIS systems

Jira

3rd line support

System integration

Data warehouse development

Technical documentation

Mentoring

DevOps practices

Education

Relevant IT/Computing/Business Administration qualification

Tools

Jira

Microsoft-based systems

Job description

Recruitment for education and the public sector

The Organisation

This forward-thinking education provider is committed to creating a positive, inclusive workplace where every member of staff can thrive. Their focus is on empowering people, strengthening leadership capability, and driving meaningful organisational change aligned to their long-term vision.

Role Purpose

• Support the delivery, development and improvement of DevOps services, systems and IT projects.
• Provide senior technical support across key applications so staff and students have reliable systems for teaching, learning and day-to-day work.
• Help develop junior DevOps staff, improve processes and support wider digital transformation projects.

Role Responsibilities

• Act as the technical specialist for key applications, databases, MIS systems and integrations.
• Support major IT projects, including the development of a new data warehouse.
• Provide 3rd line support for applications, systems, incidents, upgrades, patching and fault resolution.
• Build, maintain and optimise databases using tools such as SQL Server, MySQL and PostgreSQL.
• Keep systems, code, configurations and technical processes properly documented.
• Mentor DevOps Application Engineers and help improve team knowledge, skills and service delivery.
• Good understanding of Azure design, not just AWS, because Azure is set up and managed differently.
• Relevant qualification in IT, Computing or Business Administration.
• Around 5+ years' experience in a senior IT, MIS, DevOps or technical systems role.
• Strong experience with Azure DevOps, Jira and Microsoft-based systems.
• Strong communication, organisation, problem-solving and customer service skills.
• Generous annual leave and pension scheme.
• Professional development opportunities to support continued growth.
• Inclusive, supportive environment that values innovation and wellbeing.
• Access to staff discounts and health & wellbeing initiatives.

A real person, not an automated email. If we are not the right fit for you we will say so quickly rather than leave you waiting.

• Relevant qualification in IT, Computing or Business Administration
• 5+ years' experience in senior IT, MIS, DevOps or technical systems role
• Strong experience with Azure DevOps
• Experience with Jira
• Experience with Microsoft-based systems
• Problem-solving skills
• Generous annual leave
• High pension scheme

Skills & Qualifications

Azure DevOps Azure cloud design SQL Server MySQL PostgreSQL Database management MIS systems Jira 3rd line support System integration Data warehouse development Technical documentation Mentoring DevOps practices

Not quite the right role? We'll email you when something closer comes in.

Location: Watford

Sector: Further And Higher Education