Senior DevOps Engineer

N Consulting Limited; Leeds; Hybrid; Full time

Job summary

A technology consulting firm is seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer to lead the design and support of complex Duck Creek environments in Leeds. The role requires extensive experience in application/platform management, with a strong emphasis on automation using PowerShell. Candidates should possess robust troubleshooting skills and be comfortable working in a hybrid model, collaborating closely with local engineers to ensure successful deployments. The position offers an engaging opportunity to drive automation projects end-to-end in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 8 years of experience in DevOps or related roles.
• Demonstrated experience working in development, test, and production environments.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, build, and support of Duck Creek environments.
• Configure and manage Duck Creek Pre-Prod and Prod environments.
• Implement networking and firewall configurations.
• Drive automation projects with stakeholders.
• Document environment architecture and operational procedures.

Skills

Duck Creek application/platform experience

Windows Server 2022 and IIS configuration

Networking concepts and firewall configuration

F5 load balancers configuration

SQL Server configuration and tuning

PowerShell skills for automation

Experience with on-premise x86 infrastructure builds

Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Job description

LocationLeeds, United Kingdom# Senior DevOps Engineer at N Consulting LtdLocationLeeds, United KingdomSalary£75 - £80 /yearJob TypeFull-timeDate PostedDecember 16th, 2025Apply Now**Role:** Senior DevOps Engineer**Experience:** 8years**Location:** Leeds, UK**Work mode:** Hybrid**Key Responsibilities**• Lead the design, build and support of complex Duck Creek AVS dev/test environment setups, ensuring correct configuration of IIS and Windows Server 2022.• Configure and manage on-prem Duck Creek Pre-Prod and Prod environments running on x86 infrastructure.• Implement and maintain networking, firewall and load balancing configurations (including F5) required by Duck Creek environments.• Configure and administer SQL Server instances required for Duck Creek solutions.• Develop automation and orchestration frameworks using PowerShell to provision, configure and maintain environments.• Drive automation projects end-to-end, coordinating with Hex DevOps engineers and other stakeholders to implement solutions and standards.• Troubleshoot environment issues, perform root cause analysis and implement long-term fixes to improve reliability and repeatability of environment builds.• Document environment architecture, runbooks, automation code and operational procedures.• Work closely with the DevOps Lead to plan and prioritize environment activities and deployment workstreams.**Required Skills & Experience**• Demonstrable Duck Creek application/platform experience in development, test and production environments.• Strong infrastructure and networking knowledge, including hands-on experience with:• Windows Server 2022 and IIS configuration• Networking concepts and firewall configuration• F5 load balancers (configuration and troubleshooting)• SQL Server configuration and tuning for application workloads• Strong PowerShell skills for automation, scripting and building provisioning frameworks.• Experience with on-premise x86 infrastructure builds and AVS (Azure VMware Solution) environment configurations.• Proven experience working with DevOps teams and collaborating with multiple engineers and stakeholders.• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with the ability to drive technical activities to completion. **Desirable Skills**• Prior experience working within insurance or financial services technology stacks.• Familiarity with other automation/orchestration tools and CI/CD concepts.• Experience with monitoring, backup and security configurations for enterprise applications. **Location & Working Pattern**• Preferably onsite in Leeds 2-3 days per week to collaborate with the DevOps Lead and local DevOps Engineer.• Hybrid working model acceptable for remaining days, subject to project needs.