Lead DevOps Engineer

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!