Lead DevOps Engineer

Workonblockchain; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

A major national transport authority based in the United Kingdom is seeking a Lead DevOps Engineer. You will lead complex projects and provide technical leadership while developing strategic directions for product lines. The ideal candidate has a degree in software engineering or a related field, extensive DevOps experience, and proficiency in CI/CD tooling and modern programming languages like Python and TypeScript. This role offers a salary between £41,000 - £81,000 per year and requires a hybrid work model with two days in the office.

Qualifications

• Strong DevOps practices and engineering experience.
• Proficiency with CI/CD tooling and modern programming languages.
• Ability to lead system design and architecture at high levels of risk and complexity.

Responsibilities

• Lead on complex projects and contribute to strategic direction.
• Act as a technical product owner for product lines.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance through coaching and mentoring.

Skills

DevOps practices

CI/CD tooling

Python

TypeScript

Troubleshooting expertise

Education

Degree in software engineering or related field

Tools

AWS

Security certifications (AWS, GIAC, OSCP)

Job description

Overview

Lead DevOps Engineer • Salary: £41,000 - 81,000 per year

At National Highways we are looking for a DevOps engineer!

Our tech stack

• AWS
• Architect
• CI/CD
• DevOps
• Support
• Network
• Product Owner
• Python
• Security
• TypeScript
• Cloud

Requirements

• Degree in software engineering, cyber security, digital forensics or a related field
• Relevant industry certifications such as AWS, GIAC, or OSCP
• Strong DevOps practices and engineering experience
• Proficiency with CI/CD tooling and modern programming languages (e.g., Python, TypeScript)
• Troubleshooting expertise across diverse technology stacks (compute, storage, networking, COTS, open-source)
• Experience in test-driven development and system acceptance testing
• Ability to lead system design and architecture at high levels of risk and complexity

Your responsibilities

• Lead on complex projects and contribute to strategic direction with software solutions
• Act as a technical product owner, developing medium to long term strategies for product lines
• Provide technical leadership and guidance through coaching and mentoring
• Share knowledge and good practices as part of continuous improvement
• Integrate systems and solutions to deliver projects
• Design and architect solutions and systems using DevOps processes
• Review system designs to ensure quality and reduce risk

About National Highways

National Highways - More about us and the role: we manage and improve Englands motorways and major A roads, ensuring safer, smoother, and more reliable journeys for our customers. Our Digital Services Directorate is focused on transforming our operations through modern digital, data, and technology services. We are committed to fostering a diverse environment and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. This is a hybrid role, requiring two days per week in the office at any National Highways location. We aim to develop integrated information and technology that enhance safety and reliability.