DevOps Engineer (Cloud Automation) - Public Sector

Introduction

At IBM CIC, we provide technical and industry expertise to a wide range of public and private sector clients in the UK.

A career in IBM CIC means you’ll have the opportunity to work with leading professionals across multiple industries to improve the hybrid cloud and AI journey for the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. You will get the chance to deliver effective solutions, driving meaningful business change for our clients, using some of the latest technology platforms.

Curiosity and a constant quest for knowledge serve as the foundation to success here. You’ll be encouraged and supported to constantly reinvent yourself, focusing on skills in demand in an ever changing market. You’ll be working with diverse teams, coming up with creative solutions which impact a wide network of clients, who may be at their site or one of our CIC or IBM locations. Our culture of evolution centres on long-term career growth and development opportunities in an environment that embraces your unique skills and experience.

We Offer

• Many training opportunities from classroom to e-learning, mentoring and coaching programs and the chance to gain industry recognized certifications
• Regular and frequent promotion opportunities to ensure you can drive and develop your career with us
• Feedback and checkpoints throughout the year
• Diversity & Inclusion as an essential and authentic component of our culture through our policies and process as well as our Employee Champion teams and support networks
• A culture where your ideas for growth and innovation are always welcome
• Internal recognition programs for peer-to-peer appreciation as well as from manager to employees
• Tools and policies to support your work-life balance from flexible working approaches, sabbatical programs, paid paternity leave, maternity leave and an innovative maternity returners scheme
• More traditional benefits, such as 25 days holiday (in addition to public holidays), private medical, dental & optical cover, online shopping discounts, an Employee Assistance Program, life assurance and a group personal pension plan of an additional 5% of your base salary paid by us monthly to save for your future.
  
  

Your Role And Responsibilities

Join our dynamic IT Automation team and leverage your extensive technical expertise and leadership abilities to propel our organization forward. We seek an experienced DevOps Engineer who can drive innovation and quality in our cloud automation initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Spearhead the design, development, and deployment of cutting-edge cloud automation solutions leveraging AWS services.
• Mentor and guide junior team members, cultivating an environment of continuous learning and improvement.
• Work closely with stakeholders to architect robust cloud systems and ensure smooth integration of automated solutions.
• Stay abreast of evolving cloud automation trends, tools, and best practices.
• Contribute to the formulation of cloud automation strategies and roadmaps.
• Demonstrate expert-level proficiency in AWS data engineering, CI/CD practices, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Provide substantial contributions to batch analytics, Python, and data engineering initiatives.
• Utilize Prometheus, Grafana, Nagios, and Elasticsearch for comprehensive monitoring and alerting.
• Engage actively in agile development processes, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and code reviews.
• Implement SRE principles to enhance system reliability and performance.
• Showcase a solid grasp of Java, JavaScript, and other pertinent technologies for full-stack applications.
• Possess practical experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes) tools.
• Exhibit a strong command over AI/ML concepts and their application in DevOps practices.
• Present a proven track record of delivering high-quality cloud automation solutions in a professional setting.
• Exemplify exceptional communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities.
  
  

Preferred Education

Bachelor's Degree

Required Technical And Professional Expertise

• Extensive experience in cloud automation, particularly with AWS services, HashiCorp Terraform, and other relevant tools.
• Masterful proficiency in AI/ML, AI Operations, and NLP concepts.
• Proven success in delivering top-tier cloud automation solutions in a professional context.
• Superb communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Robust foundation in Java, JavaScript, and other relevant technologies for full-stack applications.
  
  

As an equal opportunities’ employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. However, for you to be eligible for this role, you must have the valid right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we do not offer visa sponsorship and have no future plans to do so. You must be a resident in the UK and have been living continuously in the UK for the last 10 years. You must be able to hold or gain a UK government security clearance.

Preferred Technical And Professional Experience

• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes).
• In-depth knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Experience with microservices architecture and design patterns.
• Understanding of continuous integration and delivery practices.