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DevOps Manager
Cambridge (Hybrid)
Up to £80,000 per annum

REED Technology are working with a client who are currently seeking a highly experienced and dependable DevOps Manager to join our growing technology team based in South Cambridge. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of a cutting-edge DevOps function within a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

As the DevOps Manager, you will lead a team of talented engineers in architecting and delivering a hybrid infrastructure that supports a diverse portfolio of applications, interfaces, and data repositories. You will play a critical role in the automation of systems, ensuring a reliable and efficient delivery ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the delivery and operation of a seamless, automated environment capable of refreshing application versions, interfaces and data structures with minimal manual intervention.
  • Collaborate closely with development team leads to ensure pre-deployment environments are fully supported and production rollouts are streamlined.
  • Design and implement both cloud-based and on-premise infrastructure solutions.
  • Drive the adoption and improvement of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
  • Automate and orchestrate system administration processes to improve reliability and reduce delivery time.
  • Manage, mentor and develop a team of DevOps engineers, promoting a culture of excellence and collaboration.
  • Monitor infrastructure performance, resolve critical issues swiftly, and ensure system reliability and security.
  • Conduct regular technical reviews and audits to maintain system integrity.
  • Liaise with internal stakeholders to align infrastructure capabilities with wider business goals.
  • Apply industry best practices for security, system hardening and configuration management.

    Essential Skills & Experience:
  • A degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field.
  • Significant experience in a DevOps Manager or equivalent role, with a strong focus on infrastructure management.
  • Deep expertise in cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, alongside strong on-premise knowledge.
  • Skilled in Infrastructure-as-Code tools (e.g. Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation).
  • Proficient with containerisation and orchestration (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or CircleCI.
  • Solid understanding of networking, system administration, and security protocols.
  • Demonstrable leadership, team management, and communication skills.

    Desirable:
  • A strong grasp of information security principles and practices.
  • Familiarity with implementing security controls in enterprise environments.

    Benefits:

    Great benefits including; Variable Element of Pay (VEP) Bonus Scheme: up to 10%, Private Medical Insurance, Employee Share Purchase Plan, and more.

    If you are interested in the role outlined above and have some relevant experience, please apply using the link provided

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