About this role
Salary: £44,000 - 76,000 per year
Requirements: Demonstrable experience using Jenkins, Harness, Github, Nexus, Spinnaker, Terraform, and BackstageProven experience in a Lead DevOps Engineer role, with a focus on infrastructure design and reliability engineeringStrong understanding of cloud computing principles and experience with GCPProficient hands-on experience in architecting and building ephemeral environments utilizing public Cloud Platforms (preferably GCP)Proven track record of implementing FinOps strategies aligning with organisational financial goalsProficiency in scripting and programming languages (BASH/Python)Demonstrable experience of event stream platforms such as KafkaProven experience working with service mesh platforms (Istio)Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies (Kubernetes)Hands-on experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools (Terraform)Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines, version control systems, and release management practicesFamiliarity with monitoring and observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, Dynatrace)Knowledge of security best practices, compliance standards, and incident response protocolsStrong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issuesExcellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams Responsibilities: Contribute to the provisioning of data products to support an exit from legacy systems to a key strategic platformLead the design and architectural planning of our infrastructure, focusing on scalability, reliability, and performanceCollaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with business goals and technical requirementsMentor junior team members in architectural best practices and design principlesDesign and implement automation solutions for provisioning, configuration management, and deployment processesLeverage infrastructure as code (IaC) principles and tools to ensure consistency, repeatability, and scalabilityMentor team members in automation techniques and best practicesDevelop and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate software delivery processesEnsure seamless, reliable, and efficient code releases with minimal downtimeImplement robust monitoring and alerting solutions to proactively detect and respond to system issuesCoach team members in effective monitoring strategies and tools utilizationCollaborate with security teams to implement security best practices and compliance standardsPerform capacity planning exercises to anticipate resource requirements and scale infrastructure accordinglyOptimize system performance through performance tuning and load testingCreate comprehensive documentation for infrastructure configurations, processes, and best practicesFoster a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous learning within the team Technologies: BashCI/CDCloudDevOpsDynatraceGCPGitHubGrafanaIstioSupportJenkinsKafkaKubernetesNexusPrometheusPythonSecurityTerraformServerlessmicroservices More:
We are seeking a highly skilled Lead DevOps Engineer to join our innovative Core Banking Platform team in Manchester. This role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining robust infrastructure and automation processes with a focus on sustainability and reliability. We offer a hybrid work style, with at least two days per week in the office, and provide a supportive environment for professional development. Our team is dedicated to delivering the future core banking systems for the UKs largest retail bank, contributing to transformative goals. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, including a generous pension contribution, annual performance-related bonuses, and a focus on diversity and inclusion.
last updated 32 week of 2026