Lead or Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

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You'll be part of the programme that's migrating legacy technology onto new, cloud-based platforms building and continuously improving the critical container centric cloud platform.

Sponsorship not available, must pass Security Clearance.

The services of this Government Agency reach every household so the size and scale of their projects are incomparable, they are recognised as a Government Leader in their drive to embrace the digital age. You'll be part of the programme that's migrating legacy technology onto new, cloud-based platforms building and continuously improving the critical container centric cloud platform.

Sponsorship not available, must pass Security Clearance.

This a fabulous opportunity for a passionate and driven individual to be part of a team that builds world class digital services using the latest technologies and DEVOPS techniques that will pave the way for future business transformation.

Works within a team as a subject matter expert with a wide range of systems or in-depth product knowledge without supervision helping to define and implement technical best practice.

Leads technical implementation of small and medium infrastructure change. Contributes into large infrastructure change and technical designs, including identifying risks. Works within a technical framework of the Project to meet customer requirements

Takes a technical lead, promoting knowledge sharing and development of other team members both inside and outside of the group. Supports and stands in for the team leader as necessary.

Manages systems within OLA/SLA, proposing, defining improvements and implementing changes to meet service level requirements. Monitors performance through statistical reporting and analysis

Contributes to the definition of operational processes, (both internal and external) and dealing with customer escalated problems

Establishes working relationships with the customer and relevant operational units, at the appropriate technical and/or management level, to understand the requirements of the customer's business in order to deliver and enhance the service.

Takes ownership for obtaining the information required to diagnose and resolve complex problems. Engages with third parties/Vendors to jointly resolve in-depth product issues where necessary. Proactively analyses information and trends, proposing action to resolve problems, maintain and enhance service.

Stays up to date with new products, tools and techniques, encouraging their use within the business to promote continuous improvement of capability.

Be available on to undertake out of hours activities to support delivery of the service on occasions.

As this will be a brand new office in Bristol you'll be in from the beginning building relationships, shaping the culture/processes and helping the business scale up.

* Cloud Computing Providers e.g. AWS, Microsoft Azure (Essential)

* Produce quality and coherent documentation (Essential)

* Standardised Automated Deployment (Essential)

* Agile methodologies and practices (Desirable)

* Building immutable infrastructure (Desirable)

* Blue/Green deployment (Desirable)

* Continuous Integration (Desirable)

* Continuous Deployment (Desirable)

* Infrastructure as Code (Desirable)

* Cloud Security (Desirable)

* Applying governance and assurance throughout the development lifecycle (Essential for Lead role)

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