Senior DevOps Engineer, NEC Software Solutions
Eligible for SC clearance
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Specialist software and outsourcing services
Open for applications
Specialist software and outsourcing services
1001+ employees
Open for applications
More information about location
1001+ employees
Company mission
Building software and services that help keep people safer, healthier and better connected worldwide.
Role
Who you are
- Experienced DevOps Engineer: You have proven experience with AWS, Terraform, Circle CI, and GitHub. You understand the intricacies of CI/CD, IaC, and version control
- Scripting: Proficiency in Linux system administration and shell scripts
- Containerisation: Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and (optionally) orchestration tools like Kubernetes
- Problem Solver: You possess strong problem-solving and analytical skills. You're adept at diagnosing and resolving complex issues
- Communicator and Collaborator: Excellent communication skills enable you to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. You understand the importance of documentation and clear processes
- Learner and Innovator: You're passionate about staying up to date with the latest technological advancements and are eager to implement innovative solutions
- Security-Conscious: You prioritise the security of infrastructure and applications. You're knowledgeable about best practices and regulatory requirements
- Work with the Team Manager to identify training goals
- Problem solving - recognition of problems and recasting difficult-to-solve problems in order to find unique and innovative solutions
- Inquisitiveness - digging into problems and solutions to understand the underlying technology
- Motivation - sets personal challenges and constantly looking to stretch themselves
- Integrity - honest and transparent in dealing, open to voice and accept criticism, is trustworthy and builds credibility through actions
- Detail focussed - pays attention to the details and can make a conscious effort to understand causes instead of just the effects
- Big picture aware - understands the scope and impact of a problem or solution
What the job involves
- As a Senior DevOps Engineer with NEC Digital, you will be joining a highly skilled and proficient team that works on mission critical applications contributing to all phases of the DevOps and development process
- You will have the ability to manage and maintain the infrastructure supporting large scale public infrastructure helping to secure and maintain high levels of availability and integrity
- You must have lived in the UK for 5 consecutive years or more to be eligible for Security Clearance which is essential for the job
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Design and implement secure and scalable infrastructure using Terraform. Automate the provisioning and management of AWS resources
- Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD): Utilise Circle CI to set up pipelines for automated testing and deployment. Ensure smooth and frequent releases
- Version Control: Manage code and infrastructure changes using GitHub. Implement branching strategies and ensure code quality
- Monitoring and Performance: Use of monitoring solutions to track performance, uptime, and resource usage. Respond to and troubleshoot incidents
- Collaboration and Documentation: Work closely with development teams to understand needs and provide DevOps solutions. Document processes and systems
- Security and Compliance: Ensure that all infrastructure and applications meet security standards and comply with relevant regulations. Regularly review and update policies
- Optimisation and Scalability: Continuously evaluate and optimise system performance. Ensure scalability to handle growth and peak demand
- Research and Development: Stay updated with the latest technologies and trends in DevOps, cloud infrastructure, and automation. Suggest and implement improvements
Application process
- All offers are subject to satisfactory vetting, references and occupational health checks
- Depending on the nature of the role a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check may also be required
Salary benchmarks
Our take
NEC Software Solutions (formerly Northgate Public Services) is but one branch under the NEC Corporation umbrella. Since its acquisition by NEC Group in 2018 the company has seen substantial growth with NEC's support.
The company’s customer base is rooted in national governments and international health bodies, spanning across police forces, emergency services, local authorities, and housing providers. The company has made numerous strategic partnerships and acquired Vantage Health which has enabled it to better serve communities.
The company is facing challenges as it was ordered by the Competitions and Markets Authority to sell parts of a recent acquisition of Capita Secure Solutions, a software provider for emergency services. This was because the deal meant that ICSS and Duties Software provided by Capita would cost more for publically funded services under NEC. Regardless, NEC Software Solutions’ proven history of success at a global scale and recent start-up investments and partnerships have it well set to remain a leading provider of public sector software and services.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
8% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company benefits
- Private Medical Healthcare
- Pension Scheme
- Life Assurance
- 25 Days Holiday
- Wellness
- Retail & Lifestyle Discounts
- Flexible Working
- Continued Learning
- CycleScheme
Company HQ
Hemel Hempstead Industrial Estate, London, UK
Leadership
Tina Whitley
(CEO, not founder)Former Executive Director (Government and Housing) for Northgate Public Services. Previous Managing Director (Education and Libraries Software) at Capita Children's Services, and Operations Director EMEA at Convergys.
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