Lead DevOps Engineer
Job in
Newport, Newport County, NP10, Wales, UK
Listed on 2026-10-16
Listing for:
Reed Technology
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-16
Job specializations:
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IT/Tech
Cloud Computing: Infrastructure & Operations, Systems Engineer, IT Project Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Annual Salary: up to £74,000 per annum depending on experience
Location:
Newport
Job Type: Hybrid (onsite every Wednesday and the last Tuesday monthly)
A new exciting opportunity has become available to work for a growing business within the civil service as a Lead Dev Ops Engineer to join a leading Platform Engineering group during their digital transformation journey. This role is ideal for someone passionate about using their technical skills to enhance team effectiveness and expedite software delivery, ensuring both speed and stability.
Day-to-day of the role:
Provide hands-on technical leadership, guiding and mentoring Dev Ops engineers.
Lead the sharing of knowledge and good practice within the team.
Act as a technical product owner when applicable, developing strategies for product lines.
Manage line duties for 3-4 Dev Ops engineers and lead project teams.
Produce and assure Dev Ops technical designs, providing justifications for technical decisions.
Provide deep Dev Ops expertise across the software delivery lifecycle.
Play a key role in the Dev Ops Community of Practice, sharing expertise to enhance team capabilities.
Analyse the impact of technical choices on business processes and ensure alignment with departmental strategies.
Mentor Dev Ops Engineers, supporting their professional development and guiding critical decision-making.
Develop, implement, and manage technical Dev Ops practices, ensuring alignment across the department.
Required Skills &
Qualifications:
Strong understanding of Dev Ops principles with experience in a Dev Ops or iterative development culture.
Proven experience with CI/CD processes and tools, including pipeline design and administration (Azure Dev Ops Pipelines preferred).
Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Open Tofu or Terraform preferred).
Experience deploying to and managing resources on cloud platforms (Microsoft Azure preferred).
Proficiency in Python, .Net Core/C#, Next Js/Node frontend, and scripting in Python/Bash/Power Shell.
Experience in containerisation technologies and platforms such as Docker and AKS.
Excellent communication skills with experience in mentoring and knowledge sharing.
Benefits:
Defined Benefit Pension scheme with a 28% employer contribution.
Unlimited Pluralsight video learning access.
Access to Microsoft's ESI training suite.
Hybrid working model with flexible hours.
Support for substantial career progression.
25 days annual leave, increasing annually to 30 days, plus 8 public holidays and 1 privilege day.
To apply for the Lead Dev Ops Engineer position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role
Additional Information / Benefits
pension
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