DevOps Tooling & Policy Lead

Role Particulars

Role Title : Dev Ops Tooling & Policy Lead

Team : Global

Reports to : Head of Dev Sec Ops

Location : Remote / UK (once a quarter in office)

We are looking for a talented Lead Dev Ops Engineer to join our team, focusing on enhancing the software development lifecycle (SDLC) through the implementation of effective CI / CD practices and repeatable processes. The ideal candidate will not only have a strong background in Dev Ops methodologies but also be expected to help lead the direction of our Dev Ops initiatives.

This role involves supporting and mentoring other team members to ensure successful delivery and continuous improvement of our development processes.

• Design, implement, and maintain robust CI / CD pipelines to automate the software delivery process.
• Integrate testing, security, and deployment processes to ensure high-quality releases.
• Establish and document repeatable patterns for deployment, configuration, and monitoring to enhance efficiency.
• Automate manual processes to reduce errors and improve the speed of development.
• Develop solutions to enhance the Dev Sec Ops  process, integrating tooling to drive value and enhance developer experience.

• Work closely with development teams to identify bottlenecks in the SDLC and implement solutions to streamline workflows.
• Provide guidance on best practices for version control, branching strategies, and release management.
• Assist development teams onboard to standardised Dev Ops patterns and processes.

• Evaluate and recommend tools and technologies that can enhance the CI / CD process and overall developer experience.
• Stay up to date with industry trends and emerging technologies to continuously improve practices.

• Lead and mentor other team members, fostering a culture of collaboration and knowledge sharing.
• Drive initiatives that promote a Dev Ops mindset across teams, emphasizing the importance of automation and continuous improvement.

• Proven experience of Dev Sec Ops  and Agile software delivery.
• Deep understanding of the SDLC, Agile, Dev Ops, and Dev Sec Ops  principles.
• Expertise in modern security practices, tools, and standards (e.g., OWASP, NIST, CSA).
• Strong technical knowledge of cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP), containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes), and CI / CD pipelines.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate Dev Sec Ops  concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Certifications in cloud technologies (AWS Certified, Azure Security Engineer).
• Experience in leveraging tools for security monitoring and threat detection.
• Experience implementing re‑usable pipelines using CI / CD tooling (Gitlab CI / Github Actions / Argo CD / Concourse).
• Track record of implementing secure bespoke applications in high-pressure, deadline-driven environments.