Senior DevOps Engineer – SFIA Level 4

Senior DevOps Engineer – SFIA Level 4Role Summary:Senior DevOps Engineer operating at SFIA Level 4 (“Enable”), responsible for building, automating, deploying, and supporting secure cloud-native infrastructure and platforms across AWS and Azure environments.

The role focuses on Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD automation, container orchestration, platform reliability, monitoring, and DevSecOps practices within Agile delivery teams.Key ResponsibilitiesBuild, manage, and support cloud infrastructure primarily within AWS environments, including Fargate, with some Azure exposure.Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code using Terraform.Implement configuration management and environment automation using Ansible and Chef.Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitLab.Deploy and manage containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes (EKS/AKS).Develop automation scripts and tooling using Python, Bash, and PowerShell.Support data and orchestration platforms using Apache Spark and Apache Airflow.Use Jupyter Notebooks for development, troubleshooting, and operational analysis.Implement monitoring, logging, and observability solutions using Prometheus, Grafana, and Splunk.Apply DevSecOps practices including vulnerability scanning and compliance tooling such as Trivy, Trend Micro, and Wiz.Support networking, cloud connectivity, and platform integration activities.Integrate solutions with DWP Integration Team products including Data Access Layer (DAL) and Secure File Transfer (SFT).Collaborate with engineering, security, and operations teams to improve platform reliability, resilience, and automation.Mentor junior engineers and contribute to DevOps standards and best practices.Must-Have SkillsCloud & InfrastructureAWS (including Fargate)Azure exposureTerraformInfrastructure as Code (IaC)Ansible / ChefContainers & OrchestrationDockerKubernetes (EKS / AKS)CI/CD & AutomationGitLab CI/CDPythonBashPowerShellData & Platform EngineeringApache SparkApache AirflowJupyter NotebooksObservability & MonitoringPrometheusGrafanaSplunkSecurity & DevSecOpsTrivyTrend MicroWizSecurity scanning and compliance automationNetworking & IntegrationNetworking fundamentalsREST/API integrationsExperience integrating enterprise platforms and secure data exchange servicesSFIA Level 4 ExpectationsAutonomyWorks under general direction with responsibility for technical deliverables and operational support.InfluenceContributes to platform standards, automation practices, and mentoring of junior team members.ComplexityDelivers complex cloud, infrastructure, automation, and operational engineering tasks.Business SkillsApplies DevOps, Agile, and engineering best practices while collaborating effectively across technical teams.Desirable SkillsExperience within government or regulated enterprise environmentsAzure DevOps exposureExperience with enterprise integration products including DWP DAL and SFTKnowledge of cloud security and operational resilience frameworksExperience supporting high-availability production platformsQualificationsDegree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.AWS, Kubernetes, Terraform, or DevOps certifications desirable.Equal Opportunity StatementWe are committed to diversity and inclusivity in our hiring practices.