Senior Software Developer

Empro Group; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology-driven company is seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer for a dynamic role based in Glasgow. The position involves leading critical infrastructure initiatives, enhancing CI/CD pipelines, and modernizing cloud systems primarily on Azure. Candidates should have robust experience in DevOps practices and automation tools. This on-site role offers professional development opportunities and dynamic project engagements within a collaborative team.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Career progression

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a DevOps/infrastructure engineering role.
• Expertise with cloud platforms (especially Azure).
• Strong skills in CI/CD pipelines and automation tools.

Responsibilities

• Architect and maintain scalable, secure cloud-based infrastructure.
• Design and manage CI/CD pipelines and implement infrastructure-as-code.
• Lead cloud platform upgrades ensuring minimal service disruption.

Skills

DevOps

CI/CD pipelines

Scripting

Automation tools

Networking

Security principles

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Certifications in cloud technologies

Job description

Senior DevOps Engineer

Based in Glasgow | Salary up to £60,000 per annum
Full-time | Permanent

We are recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced and proactive Senior DevOps Engineer to join a dynamic and fast-paced technology-driven organisation. This is a high-impact role that offers the opportunity to lead critical infrastructure initiatives and contribute to modernising and optimising cloud-based systems.

This is a mainly office-based role with the primary location in Glasgow. While some flexibility for remote working may be possible, the successful candidate will be expected to work primarily on-site and travel occasionally across the UK. Key employment details include:

• Working hours:Monday to Friday, 9:00–17:30 (37.5 hours/week). Additional hours may be required depending on business needs. Time Off in Lieu (TOIL) or overtime will apply as appropriate.

• Travel requirement:A full, clean UK driving licence and access to a suitable vehicle are essential.

• Security clearance:Candidates must be eligible and willing to undergo and maintain DBS, NPPV Level 3, and HMPPS Cat A vetting. Failure to obtain or retain clearance may result in termination of employment.

About the Role

The Senior DevOps Engineer will play a central role in bridging the gap between software development and IT operations. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable cloud infrastructure, improving CI/CD pipelines, and introducing automation throughout the software development lifecycle.

You’ll work closely with development, QA, operations, and support teams to ensure high availability, performance, and security across platforms. In addition to leading cloud platform upgrades, you will develop and manage monitoring solutions, support incident resolution, and contribute to strategic planning and process improvements.

This position offers a strong blend of technical leadership and hands-on engineering in a high-visibility role.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect and maintain scalable, secure, cloud-based infrastructure (primarily Azure).

• Design and manage CI/CD pipelines and implement infrastructure-as-code.

• Lead cloud platform upgrades, ensuring minimal service disruption.

• Develop monitoring, alerting, and incident response systems.

• Automate operational tasks to improve system efficiency and reliability.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align infrastructure with product needs.

• Act as an escalation point for complex technical issues.

• Create and maintain documentation and training materials.

• Mentor junior engineers and promote DevOps best practices.

• Ensure security and compliance across infrastructure.

Candidate Profile

Essential:

• Proven experience in a DevOps or infrastructure engineering role.

• Expertise with cloud platforms (especially Azure).

• Strong skills in CI/CD pipelines, scripting, and automation tools.

• Solid understanding of networking, firewalls, and security principles.

• Effective communicator with strong problem-solving abilities.

• Capable of working independently and managing competing priorities.

Desirable:

• Experience with advanced monitoring tools.

• Familiarity with containerisation, serverless, or microservices.

• Previous leadership or mentoring experience.

• Contributions to DevOps communities or technical publications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

• Certifications in cloud technologies (e.g., Azure, GCP).

• Advanced DevOps or security certifications (desirable).

Why Apply?

• Join a fast-paced, forward-thinking organisation working with modern technologies.

• Lead impactful projects in cloud infrastructure and DevOps automation.

• Enjoy professional development opportunities and career progression.

• Be part of a collaborative team in a focused, on-site working environment.