TechOps Architect

Octopus Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive technology firm in the United Kingdom is looking for a TechOps Architect to lead and improve TechOps processes. The ideal candidate will have experience in identity management and scripting, and will provide support while fostering a people-first culture. This role emphasizes autonomy and innovation in a cloud-first environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledgeable and experienced in TechOps.
• Ability to lead with clarity and empathy.
• Skilled in identity management, scripting, and device management.

Responsibilities

• Shape how TechOps supports the business.
• Set direction and improve team processes.
• Empower teams with technology autonomy.

Job description

Overview

We’re really excited to be building a small, thoughtful and effective TechOps team at Octopus. We’re looking for a knowledgeable and experienced TechOps Architect to help shape how we support people across the business — someone who can lead with clarity, build with empathy, and bring a mix of technical depth and sound judgment. There’s loads to get stuck into, from identity management and scripting to device management and scalable tooling, areas where most of our work sits and where we need thoughtful, sustainable solutions.

You’ll play an important role in shaping how we work: setting direction without overcomplicating things, supporting the team with care, and balancing technical curiosity with a down-to-earth mindset. We’re after someone who can spot where things could be better, help others grow, and make improvements that stick. If you’re excited about solving meaningful problems and shaping how TechOps supports a growing, people-first business – we’d love to chat.

What is TechOps? A more modern, lean version of a traditional enterprise IT team. We cover everything from what most people would call “1st line support” up to high-level strategic planning, and everything in between. We focus on advising rather than enforcing, and give people the autonomy to work with technology to solve their problems in the way that works best for them. We’re an autonomous team who look after a wide range of technology across the business. We empower teams to do the best work they can whilst keeping things running efficiently in the background.

We tackle big problems and the breadth of work is huge. Dealing with ambiguity is a key part of working in TechOps, and every day will be a new and exciting one, working on varying challenges across the company. We have a cloud-first approach to everything we do. This allows us to scale quickly and focus on things where we can add the most value. No on-prem AD here!