We are seeking an experienced  DevOps Engineer to join a high-performing project team in Central London. In this role, you will take technical ownership of cloud and on-premises infrastructure, providing leadership and mentorship to junior engineers while driving the architecture and evolution of a critical customer platform.

You will act as a senior technical authority, collaborating directly with customers and stakeholders to shape infrastructure strategy, ensure operational excellence, and deliver robust, scalable solutions. This role includes participation in an out-of-hours support rota for the production environment.

Key Responsibilities
•      Lead the design, build, and continuous improvement of infrastructure solutions, setting technical direction for the team.
•      Own cloud and on-premises environments end-to-end, ensuring security, resilience, and performance.
•      Mentor and support junior DevOps engineers, conducting code and infrastructure reviews.
•      Drive platform automation initiatives to reduce manual toil and improve deployment pipelines.
•      Act as an escalation point for complex operational incidents, leading root cause analysis and remediation.
•      Collaborate with customers and internal stakeholders to define infrastructure requirements and present technical solutions.
•      Participate in the scheduled out-of-hours production support rota.
•      Travel to data centres and offices as required (approximately 3–4 times per month).

Essential Skills and Experience
•      AWS and Microsoft Azure: Deep hands-on expertise across both platforms, including architecture, cost management, and security best practices.
•      On-premises / VMware: Proven experience designing and operating hybrid cloud environments.
•      Containers and Orchestration: Expert-level knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes, including production-grade cluster management.
•      CI/CD: Extensive experience architecting and maintaining pipelines with Jenkins or Azure DevOps.
•      Version Control: Advanced use of GitLab, including branching strategies and pipeline integration.
•      Programming / Scripting: Strong proficiency in Python, Go, and/or Bash; ability to write maintainable, production-quality code.
•      GNU/Linux: Deep system-level understanding, including performance tuning and hardening.
•      Windows Server: Proficiency in Windows Server 2016+ including ADFS, ADCS, and ADDS.
•      Networking: Strong understanding of IP networking, physical network topology, and network security.

Desirable Skills and Experience
•      Experience with monitoring and observability tooling such as Prometheus, Kibana, Nagios, or Splunk.
•      Familiarity with backup and recovery platforms such as CommVault.
•      Experience working in security-cleared or regulated environments (SC/DV).
•      Relevant certifications (e.g. AWS Solutions Architect, CKA, Azure DevOps Expert).
•      Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to present complex technical concepts clearly.
•      Experience contributing to or leading incident management and post-incident review processes.

What We Offer
•      A collaborative, inclusive, and supportive working culture where your expertise is valued.
•      Hybrid working arrangements with genuine flexibility.
•      Meaningful opportunities for technical leadership and career progression.
•      Access to training, certifications, and professional development in a wide range of technologies.
•      The opportunity to work on high-impact projects with national significance