Senior DevOps Engineer - 6 month FTC

Aztec Group; Southampton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading alternative fund management firm in Southampton seeks a skilled DevOps Engineer. The role involves integrating and deploying DevOps solutions in cloud environments, establishing CI/CD pipelines, and improving infrastructure performance. Candidates should have experience with cloud platforms, Infrastructure as Code tools, and strong scripting skills. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a collaborative Agile environment at a multi-award-winning company focused on professional development.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Health and well-being programs

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a DevOps Engineer or similar role in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, etc.).
• Strong scripting skills (Python, Bash, etc.).
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools like Azure DevOps and GitLab CI.
• Experience with monitoring and alerting platforms.

Responsibilities

• Integrate and deploy DevOps solutions into production environments.
• Establish CI/CD pipelines for updates.
• Improve efficiency of existing infrastructure solutions.
• Design and implement infrastructure for automation.
• Document processes for internal teams.
• Work closely with development and product teams.

Skills

DevOps experience in cloud environments

Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation)

Scripting skills (Python, Bash)

Containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)

CI/CD tools (Azure DevOps, GitLab CI)

Monitoring platforms (Zoho Site24x7)

Incident management knowledge

Privileged Identity Management awareness

Financial services domain knowledge

Agile facilitation experience

Problem-solving skills

Strong communication abilities

Job description

Reports to Director of Cloud

Key responsibilities

Operationalisation & Deployment

• Integrate and deploy DevOps solutions and frameworks into production environments with robust monitoring and observability
• Establish CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure and application updates, ensuring reproducibility and scalability

Optimization & Enhancement

• Improve performance, reliability, and efficiency of existing DevOps and cloud infrastructure solutions
• Implement continuous evaluation frameworks to monitor system health and maintain operational excellence

Infrastructure & Tooling

• Design and implement infrastructure for automation, versioning, and lifecycle management
• Ensure compliance with data governance, security, and regulatory requirements
• Proactively identify and resolve performance, availability, and security issues
• Establish and maintain robust monitoring and alerting for all production systems, leveraging tools such as Zoho Site24x7

Knowledge Transition & Capability Building

• Document processes, frameworks, and best practices for internal teams
• Mentor internal staff and assist in defining the roadmap for a permanent AI/ML engineering capability

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Work closely with development, QA, and product teams to ensure seamless integration and delivery
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and foster a culture of continuous improvement
• Facilitate team ceremonies and supporting Agile best practices
• Communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences

Skills, knowledge, expertise

Technical Expertise

• Proven experience as a DevOps Engineer or similar role in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, etc.)
• Strong scripting skills (Python, Bash, etc.)
• Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools (Azure DevOps, GitLab CI, etc.)

Monitoring & Observability

• Experience with monitoring and alerting platforms (Zoho Site24x7 highly desirable)
• Familiarity with incident management and root cause analysis

Security & Access Management

• Awareness and knowledge of Privileged Identity Management (PIM) roles
• Strong understanding of least privilege security principles and experience implementing them in line with industry best practices

Domain Knowledge

• Financial services or alternative asset management experience is highly desirable

Desirable Skills

• Scrum Master certification or demonstrable experience facilitating Agile ceremonies
• Knowledge and awareness of code scanning tools (e.g., SonarQube)

Soft Skills

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Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities

Ability to work independently and deliver results within tight timelines

You will need to be quick to learn new systems and be great with people, as close working relationships between our colleagues and clients is at the heart of what we do. Beyond that, we will be with you every step of the way, enabling you to get the most out of your role, grow your skills your way, and see your career develop in the way you want. Be part of our talented Technology team and unbox your passion at a multi-award-winning leader in the alternative fund management industry.