DevOps Platforms Engineer

Employment: Full-time Experience level: Mid-Senior Level Job Description As a DevOps Engineer , you will be central to designing, implementing, and operating cloud-based solutions for a wide range of high-profile clients. You’ll apply your expertise in cloud architecture, Infrastructure as Code, automation, and Kubernetes to deliver scalable, reliable, and secure platforms that meet the demands of complex enterprise environments. This position offers significant opportunities for professional growth, hands-on work with modern technologies, and the chance to contribute to some of the industry’s largest, most complex, and technically innovative programmes. Based in our new, purpose‑built office in Leeds city centre, you will be part of a forward‑thinking organisation that prioritises continuous learning and invests in your professional development. Essential Effective communication skills. You will work collaboratively as part of a team in a fast-paced business sector. Ability to plan, organise, and clearly report progress and issues. Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills. Must be willing to do UK-based travel for projects Right to work in the UK Ability to achieve UK Security Clearance The candidate is required to demonstrate an understanding of the following areas: Identity and access management, cloud networking, and cloud security best practices in Azure or AWS. Implementation and management of Infrastructure as Code in enterprise environments. Containerisation and orchestration with Kubernetes Experienced using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, GitLab or similar CI/CD tools to design and implement pipelines Ability to automate complex solutions using scripting/programming languages Experience designing and implementing robust monitoring solutions and advanced alerting strategies using tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, or Azure Monitor, as well as log aggregation and observability using the ELK or EFK stack for Kubernetes environments. Qualifications Desirable Implemented disaster recovery and high-availability solutions for critical systems. Exposure to multi-cloud architectures and hybrid cloud solutions Understanding of cloud cost‑optimisation strategies Relevant Azure or AWS certifications, such as: AZ 104 Azure Administrator AZ 400 DevOps Engineer Expert AWS Solutions Architect – Associate AWS SysOps Administrator – Associate Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) qualification. Additional Information Netcompany Academy Through our Netcompany Academy, we offer a diverse range of courses, seminars and certifications carefully curated to support your development. As you advance in your career, the Academy tailors its offerings to enhance your managerial skills, deepen your understanding of methodologies, hone your leadership abilities, and fine-tune your strategic acumen.  As you progress through the content, you’ll naturally take on more responsibility and network with your peers. Benefits include 25 days’ holiday Private Medical Health care via Vitality Pension contribution, Life Assurance Professional certifications supported as part of learning and development. A range of retail discounts to enhance your lifestyle, encompassing restaurants, supermarkets, travel, leisure activities and health and well-being services. Access to our Employee Resource Groups, our groups represent diverse backgrounds and provide a platform for colleagues to connect, learn, and support one another. Company information Join Netcompany, where we proudly hold the 5th position on the esteemed UK Top 50 Best Places to Work in the Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Awards for 2024. At Netcompany, we pride ourselves on our entrepreneurial spirit and our capacity for doing things differently. Our culture is built on fostering low bureaucracy, emphasizing high agility and promoting flexibility, enabling everyone to contribute their best. Our journey began in the UK with the acquisition of Hunter Macdonald in 2017. As one of Northern Europe's most accomplished IT companies, we have expanded our headcount globally to 7400+ employees and have offices in UK, Denmark, Norway, Poland, Holland and Vietnam. Netcompany is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process for anyone wishing to apply for a job with us.  We operate a Disability Confident Interview Scheme which means that we offer guaranteed interviews to all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for a role. Applicants are asked to opt in, so please let us know if you wish your application to be considered under this scheme. If you need any reasonable adjustments or extra support during the recruitment process, please contact us at  reasonableadjustments@netcompany.com . #LI-RS1 Company Description Netcompany is one of the fastest growing technology companies in the UK, recognised for disrupting the marketplace and helping to transform the IT sector. We deliver IT Transformation and Delivery services to some of the most well-known organisations in the UK and can count 18% of the FTSE 100 as clients, delivering services across several different sectors. Netcompany have ambitious growth plans for the next few years and will continue to win and deliver multi-million-pound projects, offering a fantastic opportunity for all members of staff to grow with us and carve out a challenging, successful and rewarding career