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Senior DevOps EngineerAbout usFootprint IT Solutions is an innovative technology consultancy established in 2008. Our expertise lies in Kubernetes platform engineering, cloud architecture, automation, system design, networking, and CI/CD-driven software development.This is a full-time, hybrid role for a Senior DevOps Engineer.£70-80k Depending on experience + benefits package.Please note, we are not engaging with recruitment agencies for this vacancy.Working locationThis is a hybrid role in a remote-first company. We are looking for someone to work on-site in the London area for our client organisations. The locations and number of days on-site week will vary, so flexibility is essential.About youYou are a skilled and experienced DevOps engineer with a solid understanding of which tools and services to use in each situation. You provision cloud services using Infrastructure as Code and configure them for optimum performance per pound billed. You are proficient in creating and operating CI/CD pipelines to deliver incremental change and improvement. You tackle recurring cloud challenges such as cost optimisation, security and scaling.Kubernetes is at the forefront of everything we do. You should be comfortable provisioning and configuring clusters in the cloud, on-premise and at the edge. You will deploy workloads using Helm charts, apply patches with Kustomize and author ArgoCD ApplicationSets with Go templating.You will join a team of engineers ranging from junior to lead. You will report to the founder of the company, who functions as Architect and Principal Engineer.To some of our clients, you will be the face of our company; professionalism and communication are key in this role.Required skills and experience:Minimum five years of experience as a Senior DevOps EngineerExperience in a consultancy settingHighly sought: Current AWS certification, e.g. Solutions Architecture (associate or Professional) or DevOps Professional, or GCP equivalents.Terraform/OpenTofuDocker and Kubernetes, preferably with Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)ArgoCD, Helm, KustomizeAnsible, Puppet or ChefStrong skills in Python and/or GolangBash scriptingCI/CD with GitHub Actions, CircleCI or JenkinsDatabase, at least one of each SQL (preferably PostgreSQL) and NoSQLLinux administration, Debian/Ubuntu, AlpineThorough understanding of networkingExcellent communication skillsAbility to work independently and remotelySecurity awareQualificationsBachelor's degree in Computer Science or related fieldSufficient real-world experience will be considered in lieu of a degreeCloud skillsWe are multi-cloud, however most of our work is with AWS and GCP, and you should have experience of working with the following cloud services:ECS, EKS, GKE, ECR, GARLambda, Step Functions, Cloud RunEC2, VPC and Load BalancingS3 and GCSRDS and Cloud SQLIAMAWS Organizations, GCP Folders and ProjectsWhat we offerWe offer the opportunity to play an important role in a growing company! A competitive salary, 25 days’ holiday each year, hybrid working, with exposure to multiple projects that will accelerate your career and skill development.We provide an employee benefits scheme that includes discounts on what you spend on retail, health, leisure and travel.Selection processWe follow a three-stage process:Technical screening questions, 5-10 minutes1:1 interview, 60 minutesAn online, team technical evaluation that reflects real-world scenarios and our ways of working, 90 minutesYou must have the full right to work in the UK – unfortunately no sponsorship is available.