Senior DevOps Engineer

Join Wren as a Senior DevOps Engineer based at our Head Office, and enjoy an exceptional benefits package:  

• Life Assurance after 2 years' service
• Access to Benenden health and discount platform after 1 years of continuous service
• EE discount
• Staff discount on purchasing a kitchen/bedroom after 1 year of continuous service
• Eye Care Vouchers
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Free onsite gym

Wren provides a wide range of bespoke software services that enhance the customer journey. In this dynamic role, the Senior DevOps Engineer will navigate a fast-paced environment, tackling a blend of routine and complex projects. From enhancing system security to designing next-generation service architectures, the role demands a proactive and innovative approach to maintaining our competitive edge in the market.   Working patterns to be agreed.  

Main Responsibilities: 

• Architect and refine tools, processes, and infrastructure to optimise application deployment and performance across the business.
• Ensure comprehensive observability and proactive monitoring of all systems to maintain reliability and performance standards.
• Lead collaborative efforts with both internal teams and external partners to achieve business and technical goals.
• Spearhead the management and strategic enhancement of service configurations and their administration.
• Host discussions surrounding architecture and best practice.
• Advocate for and implement best practices and operational excellence throughout the organisation.
• Create and maintain detailed technical documentation for systems, applications, and operational procedures.
• Participate actively in incident and problem management, including off-hours support as needed.
• Design and implement robust security measures to protect against evolving cybersecurity threats.
• Lead the design and development of innovative services, tooling, and processes based on stakeholder needs.
• Manage end-to-end project scopes, from planning and design through to execution and ongoing management.
• Foster a culture of learning and growth within the DevOps team by mentoring junior engineers and other technical staff.
• Lead by example to cultivate technical expertise and professional skills across the team. Organise and conduct training sessions to elevate team capabilities and ensure knowledge transfer on best practices, new technologies, and industry trends.
• Collaborate with software development teams to ensure adherence to best practices and process compliance.