Dev/Ops Lead for HDRUK Gateway

Job Description

Location: FlexibleContract: PermanentReporting to: Gateway Scrum Master, HDRUKAbout HDR UKHealth Data Research UK (HDR UK) is the national Institute for data science in health. Our UK team of experts develop and apply cutting-edge data science approaches to clinical, biological, genomic and other multi-dimensional health data to address the most pressing health research challenges facing the public. Our mission is to make game-changing improvements in the health of patients and populations through data science research and innovation.For the first time we are bringing together our unique nationwide data assets and specialists across academia, research and healthcare to unlock knowledge and deliver new insights from molecule to man. By undertaking research at scale, across a population of up to 65 million people, we have an unrivalled opportunity to use data to the highest ethical standards to drive breakthroughs in medical research. This unleashes the potential to improve the way we are able to prevent, detect and diagnose diseases such as cancer, heart disease and asthma.At Health Data Research UK, we employ talented individuals who bring their own unique skills and experience to support the vision and benefit the whole team.Purpose of the postHDR UK requires the services of an experienced Dev/Ops Lead to define, implement and manage the infrastructure of healthdatagateway.org (Gateway) and all associated services. The role also covers the system administration for all HDR UK servicesWork closely with the Solution Architect, Scrum Master and software developers to build the correct infrastructure and implement the appropriate CI/CD framework. The role will involve ensuring all of the relevant security frameworks are appropriate and are in place.Main Responsibilities: Dev/Ops Lead: Responsible for Gateways Google Cloud Platform deployment Defining all infrastructure as code resources for containers and applications Responsible for tuning MongoDB persistence, search tools and application layer (Node.js) Building and maintaining the CI/CD Pipeline Responsible for any and all ML/Ops environments and helping with production of reference architectures relating to ML/Ops Responsible for managing each fortnightly code release Managing all environments - Dev, Staging and ProductionSystem Administration Responsible for the internal configuration management of internal systems Responsible for password management and deployment of vault technologies Helping support the bringing of complex contracts in house by documenting and recording the current technical IT estate and the process of deployment to liveOrganisation Liaison: A stretch responsibility involves working with hubs & alliance members (other research institutes with computing requirements) on their architecture deployments of ML/Ops and other technical deployments. Communication skills in terms of documentation and evangelising benefits of Dev/Ops Responsible for all security assets of the Gateway Supporting strategy developmentTeam working & management responsibility: Working closely with Software Developers on CI/CD, BDD Testing and fortnightly deployments Working closely with Scrum Master for regular deployments and managing issues that may impact releases. Working with Scrum Master to develop teams as neededContinuous Improvement:HDR UK is dedicated to continuous improvement through our quality management system and demonstrated by our commitment to achieve ISO 9001 accreditation. The post-holder will review, analyse, identify and implement opportunities for quality improvement within their specialism and as part of the wider team through our strategy development and internal audit processes.Key contacts / relationships:Work collaboratively across the internal organization (CTOs office) and externally with 3rd party System Integrators, software vendors, infrastructure providers and end-users (academics and corporate users). Work closely with the internal domain leads owners and the external UX/UI designers.Knowledge, skills and experienceEssential: 5+ years experience of System Administration Google Cloud Platform experience CI/CD Pipeline development and management experience Kubernetes, Jenkins, Docker, CI/CD Strategic planning and alignment across different teams Managing multidisciplinary and matrixed teams Operating across national teams and different strategic initiatives (i.e. science and technology) Supporting development of technical teamsDesirable: Experience using Confluence, JIRA, Trello and similar Agile project management tools. Experience of Cucumber or other BDD Testing Tool Knowledge of ML/Ops tools & workflows Any DevSecOps knowledge is highly beneficial. Any GCP certification is a plus Managing teamsDimensions This is a full-time 5 day per week role As a result of the pandemic, staff are currently working remotely. All HDR UK roles are primarily based at the London offices, however we are flexibly working across a number of geographical locations. Travel may be required to HDR UK locations and partner organisations.Application ProcessPlease submit an application via Applied.The closing date for this vacancy is 5pm on Friday 28th May Interviews are expected to take place on week commencing May 31stEqual Opportunities Policy Statement Health Data Research UK is an equal opportunities employer, and as such aims to treat all employees, consultants and applicants fairly. It is our policy to provide employment equality to all, irrespective of: Gender, including gender reassignment Marital or civil partnership status Having or not having dependants Religion or belief Race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins) Disability Sexual orientation AgeWe are opposed to all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination. All job applicants and employees who work for us will be treated fairly and will not be unfairly discriminated against on any of the above grounds. Decisions about recruitment and selection, promotion, training or any other benefit will be made objectively and without unlawful discrimination. Values HDR UKs values guide how we work together within HDR UK and with our partners and other stakeholders:Transparency: we will share information, insights, and innovations so that we learn faster together. Optimism: we believe that we can make things better, that we can do things differently and that we can overcome challenges to create a new and thriving health data ecosystem that benefits patients and the public, the NHS, scientific discovery and industry. Respect: we deliver better results when we work in a truly interdisciplinary way. We listen, share, and respect a diversity of thought and opinion, perspective, and experience. We are inclusive - leveraging and fairly attributing the expertise and capabilities of others. Courage: we are leading the way and will be prepared to try new things, take risks, embrace ambiguity, and challenge the status quo. We will contribute opinions t