Lead DevOps Engineer / Platform Engineering Manager
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Job description
About the role
A growing online retailer is seeking a Lead DevOps Engineer who will also act as Platform Engineering Manager. The role is split 50/50 between hands‑on engineering and leading a small DevOps team to modernise a decade‑old cloud platform.
Key responsibilities
- Modernise the existing AWS‑based platform and improve automation.
- Lead and mentor a small DevOps team, shaping processes and culture.
- Design, build and maintain Kubernetes workloads and related services.
- Collaborate with engineering to ensure reliable production operations.
- Drive adoption of best‑practice DevOps practices across the organisation.
Required profile
- Recent experience stepping into a leadership role while remaining technically hands‑on.
- Strong problem‑solving mindset and passion for platform reliability.
- Ability to balance strategic direction with day‑to‑day engineering tasks.
Required skills
- AWS
- Kubernetes
- Python
- MariaDB
- MySQL
- PostgreSQL
What we offer
- Hybrid working model (2 days per week in the London office).
- Competitive salary between £100k‑£105k per year.
- Opportunity to shape the future of a fast‑growing online retail platform.
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Round Table DevOps Series #RTDoS
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