Lead DevOps
Focus on SAP — Greater London, GB
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About the Role
As Lead DevOps Engineer, you will own the end-to-end design, implementation, and continuous improvement of our cloud infrastructure and delivery pipelines. You’ll guide multidisciplinary Agile squads, embed DevOps best practices across development and operations, and ensure our microservices-based platform is resilient, secure, and scalable.
Key Responsibilities
- Squad Leadership: Lead and mentor Agile teams to deliver solutions on time and quality standards.
- Microservices Deployments: Build and deploy microservice applications in line with 12-factor principles.
- Infrastructure Automation: Define and implement Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and Ansible in AWS.
- Container & Orchestration: Manage Docker containers on Kubernetes to ensure high availability.
- CI/CD Pipelines: Create and maintain GitLab CI/CD or Jenkins pipelines for automated build, test, and deployment.
- AWS Architecture: Operate AWS services to meet performance and security requirements.
- Monitoring & Observability: Implement monitoring with Prometheus & Grafana and manage centralized logging with ELK.
- Web & Reverse Proxy: Configure Nginx for traffic management and SSL termination.
- Performance & Reliability: Continuously assess system health and execute disaster recovery drills.
- Stakeholder Communication: Collaborate with product owners and external vendors to manage release cycles.
- Knowledge Transfer: Prepare documentation and conduct training to ensure smooth transitions.
About the Candidate
Essential Skills & Experience
- Senior DevOps Leadership experience with large-scale implementations.
- Expertise in microservice development and deployment.
- Strong proficiency with Docker and Kubernetes.
- Deep knowledge of AWS core services and Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and Ansible.
- Experienced in CI/CD processes integrating security tools.
- Proficient in monitoring tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, and ELK.
- Experience in Python and/or JavaScript for automation tasks.
- Solid background in Linux system administration.
- Excellent communication skills and capable of engaging with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Good to Have
- Experience with serverless architectures in AWS and security/compliance frameworks.
- Familiarity with GitOps workflows and policy enforcement tools.
- Ability to work collaboratively with Subject Matter Experts.
- Experience in delivering knowledge-transfer sessions and documentation for operational readiness.
About the Company
Focus on SAP is a leading firm dedicated to excellence in SAP solutions. The company operates in a dynamic environment that values innovation and collaboration.
Company Culture and Benefits
Focus on SAP promotes a culture of continuous learning and professional development with hybrid working options. Team members are encouraged to share knowledge and collaborate effectively across teams.