Senior DevOps Engineer

Paxton Access; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech innovation company in the UK is seeking a DevOps Engineer to join their team in Brighton. The role involves managing GitHub pipelines, implementing infrastructure-as-code, and optimizing Azure cloud solutions. Candidates should have experience in DevOps roles, knowledge of CI/CD, and skills in technologies like .NET and Docker. You will be responsible for driving best practices and mentoring other engineers, contributing to improving system reliability and performance. We encourage applicants to share their ideas and embrace the collaborative environment.

Benefits

Hybrid working with flexible hours

Onsite gym and modern office

Social events like wine tasting and cooking classes

Healthcare benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a DevOps based role, managing CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure-as-code and cloud solutions.
• Knowledge of .NET, PowerShell and container architectures.
• Understanding of Azure cloud services is essential.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of GitHub build, release, and deployment pipelines.
• Design and maintain infrastructure-as-code solutions using Bicep.
• Support Azure cloud adoption by designing and optimizing products.
• Lead the development of DevOps best practices.

Skills

Experience in DevOps and CI/CD pipelines

Infrastructure-as-code

.NET

PowerShell

Container architectures (Docker/Kubernetes)

Linux systems

Azure cloud services

Job description

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At the heart of Paxton, we are innovators, we look for ways of harnessing new technology to provide better solutions for our customers. We're a global brand with nearly 40 years of experience, our team of over 400 employees is spread around the world.

We pride ourselves on creating a vibrant environment, with a focus on excellent company culture. Our teams make Paxton a great place to work with brilliant benefits that come with any role at Paxton, with an emphasis on career progression, training and development, and recognition of achievement for every employee.

So, what are the benefits?

• We run a great social calendar with wine tasting, cooking classes, onsite yoga, staff parties and more. It's rare you won't see something going on!
• Hybrid working, work from home on Tuesday and Thursdays alongside our flexible working hours scheme.
• Modern offices, collaboration spaces, onsite gym, and a gourmet café with subsidised food.
• Tech, bike, and travel or season ticket loans.
• Private medical insurance (Opt in) and healthcare cash-back plan with Health Shield.
• Discounted fitness memberships up to 75% off in your area with GymFlex.
• 25-days holiday plus bank holidays, and you can buy & sell up to 5 days a year.
• Recognised as one of the Best Companies to Work for in the UK, by Best Companies™.

About the role

Join our DevOps team in Brighton where you'll build and manage GitHub pipelines, infrastructure-as-code, and cloud-native Azure solutions. You'll work closely with teams across the business to drive DevOps best practices, optimize deployments, and ensure systems run smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of GitHub build, release, and deployment pipelines, ensuring our software moves smoothly from development to production.
• Design, implement, and maintain infrastructure-as-code solutions using Bicep, turning complex cloud setups into streamlined, repeatable processes.
• Support and drive cloud-native Azure adoption by designing, deploying, and optimizing both new and existing products, helping teams make the most of the cloud.
• Lead the development and promotion of DevOps best practices across the business, collaborating closely with teams to ensure consistent and efficient workflows.
• Identify, document, and implement improvements to existing DevOps pipelines and processes, making our systems faster, smarter, and more reliable.
• Mentor and guide other engineers, sharing knowledge and providing support to help them grow in their careers.
• Monitor service health with detailed metrics, log analytics, and intelligent alerting strategies, keeping systems robust and reliable.
• Manage and report on the status of business-critical systems and project progress, providing clear insights to stakeholders.
• Implement zero trust security solutions using AAD and B2C, helping safeguard our systems and data.

What Are We Looking For?

• Previous experience in a DevOps based role, managing CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure-as-code and cloud solutions.
• Knowledge of .NET, PowerShell and container architectures (Docker/Kubernetes) and Linux systems.
• Understanding of Azure cloud services and application solutions.

The right attitude is more important to us than your skills or experience. If you're excited about a role but your existing experience doesn't match up with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.

We want to collaborate with you and hear your ideas, most of all, we want people to enjoy the journey with us. Take a look at what our team thinks of working here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8WH7Pi3--zc