DevOps Engineer

Purpose of Position

We are seeking a skilled and experienced DevOps Engineer to join our dynamic team. As a DevOps Engineer, you will play a crucial role in bridging the gap between development and operations, enabling efficient and seamless software delivery. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining our continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, infrastructure, and automation tools.

Join our team and contribute to building a robust and efficient software delivery ecosystem. Together, we will drive innovation, streamline processes, and deliver high-quality software solutions to our customers.

Key Tasks

• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines: Design, build, and manage robust CI/CD pipelines to enable smooth and automated software delivery. This includes integrating and configuring various tools and technologies such as version control, build systems, testing frameworks, and deployment automation.
• Infrastructure management: Build, configure, and maintain the infrastructure required for development, testing, and production environments. This includes provisioning and managing servers, networking components, cloud services, and containerization platforms.
• Automation and tooling: Identify opportunities for automation and implement efficient solutions to streamline software development and deployment processes. Evaluate, select, and integrate appropriate tools and technologies to improve efficiency, scalability, and reliability.
• Monitoring and troubleshooting: Set up monitoring and alerting systems to ensure optimal performance, availability, and reliability of applications and infrastructure. Proactively identify and resolve issues to minimize downtime and improve system stability.
• Security and compliance: Implement security best practices and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations. Collaborate with the security team to assess vulnerabilities, perform security audits, and address any potential risks.
• Collaboration and communication: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including software developers, quality assurance engineers, and operations personnel, to facilitate effective collaboration and knowledge sharing. Communicate and coordinate deployment activities and timelines with stakeholders.
• Continuous improvement: Stay up-to-date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices related to DevOps and automation. Proactively identify areas for process improvement and drive initiatives to enhance efficiency, scalability, and reliability.

Skills & Expertise

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent work experience)
• Proven experience as a DevOps Engineer or in a similar role
• Strong knowledge of CI/CD concepts and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab, Travis CI)
• Proficiency in scripting and automation using languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell
• Experience with configuration management and infrastructure as code tools (e.g., Ansible, Chef, Puppet, Terraform)
• Familiarity with containerization technologies and orchestration frameworks (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
• Solid understanding of cloud platforms and services (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
• Knowledge of monitoring and log management tools (e.g., Prometheus, ELK Stack)
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively in a team-oriented environment

Our Offer

• Flexi-Week and Work-Life Balance: We prioritise your mental health and wellbeing, offering you a flexible four-day Flexi-Week at full pay and with no reduction to your annual holiday allowance. We also offer a variety of different paid special leaves.
• Flexi-Office: Do you prefer to work from our cool office, from home, or in a completely different environment? With us, the choice is yours. We offer the flexibility to work wherever you want within our Awin locations.
• Welfare: We provide you with a life assurance, travel insurance and a private health insurance that covers several types of health, vision, and dental treatments. Furthermore, you can take advantage of our Cycle to Work Scheme or Season Ticket Loan.
• Health & Well Being: With our support and access to various initiatives and sports offers, you can devote yourself to your mental and physical well-being.
• Development: We've built our extensive training suite Awin Academy to cover a wide range of skills that nurture you professionally and personally, with trainings conveniently packaged together to support your overall development. You can also improve your English skills by participating in our local language course.
• Remote Working: You will receive a monthly allowance to cover part of your running costs. In addition, we will support you in setting up your remote workspace appropriately.
• Appreciation: Thank and reward colleagues by sending them a voucher through our peer-to-peer program and show your appreciation for colleagues who have gone the extra mile to support you.

Established in 2000, Awin is proud of our dynamic, social and inclusive culture.

Like all businesses, we've had to adapt and nurture our culture in a virtual environment. Our virtual 'Life @ Awin' hub brings our colleagues from across the globe together for various social activities.

Diversity & Inclusion are paramount to us, and we proudly pursue and hire diverse team members. We champion uniqueness and authenticity; this is who we are at our core. Our network of affiliate partnerships are diverse and transparent, as are the employees powering our vision to build the world's leading open partner ecosystem. We welcome all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. If you need support at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.

Apply now to begin the next stage of your career at a progressive company that supports both your professional and personal development.