Senior DevOps Engineer (f/m/d) role at Awin Global
The DevOps Engineer will bridge development and operations, enabling efficient and seamless software delivery. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure, and automation tools, and you will help transform our software delivery processes using cutting-edge technologies.
Responsibilities
- Lead DevOps strategy and implementation: define and execute the DevOps strategy with the team, select and integrate tools, and promote best practices for CI/CD, infrastructure automation, and deployment orchestration.
- Architect and maintain CI/CD pipelines: design, build, and enhance pipelines to automate software delivery, including code compilation, testing, packaging, and deployment; implement continuous integration, delivery, and deployment strategies.
- Infrastructure design and management: architect, deploy, and manage scalable cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud); implement infrastructure as code and configuration management for consistent environments.
- Automation and tooling: identify opportunities for automation and implement solutions to streamline development and deployment; evaluate and integrate tools to improve efficiency, monitoring, and security.
- Performance optimization and scalability: analyze system performance, identify bottlenecks, and work with developers to optimize application performance and ensure high availability.
- Security and compliance: implement security best practices, ensure compliance with standards, collaborate with security teams to address vulnerabilities.
- Mentoring and leadership: provide guidance to less experienced DevOps team members, share knowledge, and promote continuous improvement.
- Collaboration and communication: work with cross-functional teams and coordinate deployment activities, timelines, and dependencies with stakeholders.
- Research and innovation: stay current with DevOps and cloud trends; evaluate and recommend innovative solutions to improve efficiency and reliability.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent work experience)
- Significant experience in a DevOps role with progressive responsibilities
- Strong expertise in designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, CircleCI)
- Extensive experience with infrastructure automation and configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Chef, Puppet, Terraform)
- Proficiency in scripting/programming languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell)
- Deep understanding of containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, AWS ECS)
- Experience with at least one major cloud platform and services (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
- Experience with monitoring and log management tools (Prometheus, ELK Stack, Datadog, OpenTelemetry)
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues
- Excellent leadership and communication skills; ability to mentor and collaborate with teammates
- Solid understanding of security best practices and implementing security controls
- Proven track record of driving process improvements and implementing innovative solutions
Our Offer
- Flexi-Week and Work-Life Balance: a four-day Flexi-Week at full pay with no reduction to annual holiday allowance, plus various paid special leaves.
- Flexi-Office: option to work from office, home, or another environment; flexibility to work within Awin locations.
- Welfare: life assurance, travel insurance, private health insurance,Cycle to Work Scheme, and Season Ticket Loan.
- Health & Well Being: initiatives and sports offers to support mental and physical well-being.
- Development: access to Awin Academy training suites and language courses to support professional and personal growth.
- Remote Working: monthly allowance for remote work expenses and support in setting up a remote workspace.
- Appreciation: peer-to-peer recognition via a voucher program.
Established in 2000, Awin promotes a dynamic, social, and inclusive culture with a virtual Life @ Awin hub for global colleagues. Diversity and inclusion are core to our values, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. If you need support at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know. Apply now to join a progressive company that supports professional and personal development.