DevOps Engineer

Job Description

#GoWithYourFlow Come and join us as a highly skilled and motivated DevOps Engineer to help the in building and optimising our infrastructureThe Role: As our new DevOps Engineer you’ll be responsible for creating and looking after the tools and setup we need for our software development journey. This DevOps Engineer position involves making automatic tests and deployment steps, keeping an eye on our livesystems, and collaborating with development teams to smoothly blend software making and operations. The DevOps Engineer will play an important part in a wider tech & digital transformation plan across the business!Key Responsibilities: Design, implement, and manage automated workflows and infrastructure provisioning. Streamline deployment and configuration processes using tools like Terraform, Ansible, or Chef.Enhance CI/CD pipelines, integrating automated testing, code quality checks, and deployment strategies to ensure frequent and reliable software releases.Use cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP to architect, deploy, and optimise scalable and resilient cloud environments, focusing on security, performance, and cost efficiency.Implement and manage containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes, enabling efficient application deployment, scaling, and management.Develop and maintain monitoring and logging solutions to provide real-time visibility into system health, ensuring rapid identification and resolution of operational issues.Collaborate with security teams to implement best practices, manage access controls, and ensure compliance with industry standards, safeguarding our systems and data.Provide technical support to development and operations teams, troubleshooting issues and ensuring system availability, while participating in an on-call rotation if required.Create clear and comprehensive documentation, collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, and promote knowledge sharing to maintain efficient and effective workflows.This is a hybrid-based opportunity with upto 2 days per week in the office.You should be based in the UK and our Offices are based in Aston (Birmingham), Salford (Manchester), Glasgow and Crick (Northamptonshire).You: You’ll live and breathe our digital-first ethos, with a proactive and “can-do” approach. You’ll enjoy working collaboratively with the wider DevOps team and you’ll be committed to acting with integrity and honesty in everything you do.Skills and competencies: Proven experience as a DevOps Engineer or similar role, with a strong background in software development and operations.Able to communicate with all levels of stakeholders.Proficient in analytical thinking and problem-solving.Expertise in DevOps methodologies, tools, and best practices.Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).Continuous learning mindset, keeping up to date with industry trends.Us: From boilers to bathroom suites, tubing to towel rails and everything in between, City Plumbing has all the products our customers need to complete the job. And we have all you need to build a successful career! We’re proud of our reputation for selling qualityplumbing and heating products to both trade and retail customers and we’re super excited about our future. We put our colleagues at the heart of all we do, giving them all the tools they need to be successful, happy and feel rewarded in their career with us.Benefits Package and Cultural Environment: BonusDiscounts, savings and cash back at numerous retailersLife assuranceExtended family policy including maternity, paternity, additional annual leave and moreMental Health First Aiders and Employee Assistance Programme, we look out for each otherComplete induction and a company that lets you grow and encourages developmentFinancial education and loansFlexible working optionsA business striving to create an environment of inclusion so everyone can be their true selfAnd more!#BelongWithUs We’re passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that celebrates and values diversity. Bring your whole self to work regardless of age, disability, gender identity or reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour,nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. We don’t want you to ‘fit’ our culture, we want you to enrich it.We are committed to best practices in recruitment and undertake Basic Criminal Record Disclosures for candidates that are offered employment within our branches that undertake deliveries for British Gas. This check will only be undertaken after the acceptanceof an offer of employment