Senior Devops Engineer - MoD - SEO

Location

MOD Corsham, SN13 9NR, MOD Main Building, London, SW1A 2HB, MOD Abbeywood, BS34 8JH

About the job

Job summary

Defence Digital ensures our Armed Forces remain among the most technologically advanced in the world. We do this by putting innovative and effective technology into the hands of over 200,000 users, from the boardroom to the front line.

We lead on cutting-edge data science, automation, and cyber security at scale. Our mission goes beyond the battlefield by leading humanitarian efforts and driving digital innovation that impacts lives across the globe.

Defence Digital forms part of Strategic Command which manages the MOD’s joint capabilities for the Army, RAF, and Royal Navy.

Working at Defence Digital 

Passionate about using your skills to make a critical difference? Your next career move could be here!

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

Job description

Join Defence Digital as a Senior DevOps Engineer and become part of a team that delivers automated software components forming part of our development operations toolchain. In this pivotal role, you will transform technical requirements into DevOps processes, build complex stories independently, manage live test environments, and identify and resolve issues that prevent delivery.

As a Senior DevOps Engineer, you will operate at a level requiring significant technical autonomy and leadership. Your primary responsibility involves transforming complex technical requirements into robust DevOps processes that enhance our software delivery capabilities. 

Responsibilities

Transform technical requirements into effective DevOps processes
Build and manage complex technical stories independently
Oversee live test environment management and maintenance
Identify and resolve delivery-preventing issues proactively

For more information on the Devops Engineer profession please see the Government Digital and Data Framework; 

Devops Engineer

Person specification

To be successful in the role of Senior Devops Engineer you will bring experience of;

Strong technical proficiency in designing, developing, and testing complex programs and systems, with a keen eye for identifying and resolving faults.
A deep understanding of information security principles and the ability to embed security controls into solutions from the outset.
Experience in process optimisation, including identifying inefficiencies and implementing improvements to enhance development workflows.
Familiarity with modern standards approaches and the ability to apply these principles to practical work.
Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with a proven ability to engage with stakeholders, gather user needs, and translate them into effective solutions.

Application 

When submitting your CV, please highlight your career history and experience relevant to this role.  Additionally, refer to the "Things You Need to Know" section of the advert and provide a personal statement (max.1250 words) demonstrating the Essential Criteria listed below:   

Essential Criteria

Proven experience in DevOps engineering and automation
Strong technical problem-solving and analytical skills
Ability to work independently on complex technical challenges
Experience managing live environments and deployment processes

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

Seeing the Big Picture
Leadership

Technical skills

We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

Programming and software build (software engineering)
Service support
Systems integration
Prototyping