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Lead DevOps Engineer

Location:  Derby, GB /

APPLYCompany: Xpertise Recruitment
Skills required: Architecture, Collaboration, Engineering, Infrastructure, Leadership, Mentoring, Monitoring
Technologies required: Architecture, AWS, Key, S3, Scalability, Terraform
Date: December 15, 2024

Lead DevOps Engineer 75,000 to 85,000 Hybrid (2 days in Office)

Xpertise is partnering with an innovative company seeking a Lead DevOps Engineer to play a pivotal role in their transformation from a monolithic architecture to cloud-native solutions on AWS. This position is ideal for a skilled DevOps Engineer looking to take the next step, with mentorship from both an experienced CTO and Head of Platform.

The Role:

As Lead DevOps Engineer, you’ll work closely with a team of 4-5 engineers to build scalable, cloud-native services on AWS. Key areas of responsibility include:

  • Migrating legacy services to AWS using Lambda, S3, and event-driven frameworks.
  • Building and maintaining Infrastructure as Code (IaaS) using Terraform or similar tools.
  • Optimizing CI/CD pipelines and ensuring high availability of cloud-native systems.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Cloud Migration: Refactor and rebuild services into modern AWS-native solutions.
  • Infrastructure Automation: Develop and manage infrastructure as code for seamless deployments.
  • Mentorship: Support junior engineers, fostering best practices in DevOps and cloud engineering.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with the Head of Platform and CTO to contribute to strategic decisions and OKR delivery.
  • Hands-on Engineering: Actively engage in development tasks, ensuring quality and scalability.

What We’re Looking For:

  • AWS Expertise: Strong background in AWS services and cloud-native architecture.
  • IaaS Knowledge: Hands-on experience with tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or equivalent.
  • DevOps Best Practices: Proficient in CI/CD, monitoring, and automation practices.
  • Growth Mindset: Enthusiasm for developing leadership skills and mentoring others.
  • Refactoring Skills: Ability to refactor legacy codebases into scalable, cloud-native solutions.

Why Join Us?

  • Growth and Mentorship: Work alongside an experienced CTO and Head of Platform in a dynamic, growing environment.
  • Hybrid Work Flexibility: Informal hybrid policy with 2 days in the office (flexible for local candidates).
  • Career Progression: Opportunity to evolve into senior leadership as the platform matures.
  • Impactful Role: Play a crucial part in transforming a legacy system into a modern, cloud-native platform.

If you’re ready to step into a leadership role while staying hands-on with cutting-edge cloud technologies, apply now or contact us for more details!