DevOps Manager

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