IT DevOps Engineer

Job title:

IT DevOps Engineer

Company

Yodel

Job description

Role OverviewIT DevOps Engineer
Permanent
Skyways Hub, Liverpool (Hybrid working)
Competitive Salary + Great BenefitsRole overviewHere at Yodel, we deliver more than just parcels we deliver a great experience when it comes to your career too. We are looking to hire an IT DevOps Engineer, you will play a crucial role in the deployment, maintenance, and operation of applications across various environments. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve incidents, support technical projects, and contribute to an exceptional customer experience.What you’ll be doingAs the IT DevOps Engineer, you will use enhanced engineers’ tools and technology stacks for improved application performance and lead on comprehensive technical projects and support including design, installation, automation, monitoring, and alerting. In addition to this, you will be responsible for the following:

• Solutionise and troubleshoot environmental issues across all systems and application stacks supported by the DevOps team.
• Mentor team members on open-source technologies.
• Design and implement IT projects, ensuring adherence to approved scopes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to capture and translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Manage Linux systems and services, balancing performance, cost, and sustainability.
• Provide direction and support to team members, fostering effective communication.
• Conduct training and guidance to enhance team capabilities.

What you need to show usThe successful IT DevOps Engineer will be working in a hands-on role will be responsible for Commercial/Customer facing projects so you will need to have excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate technical requirements to business stakeholders. In addition, you will be an enthusiastic IT DevOps Engineer that is used to working within a fast-paced organisation. The successful candidate will need to possess the following skills/experience:

• Relevant professional qualification.
• Familiarity with automation/configuration management tools like Ansible, Chef, or Puppet is essential.
• Extensive experience in Linux technologies and consulting.
• Proficiency in Kubernetes, containerization, CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Git)
• Strong scripting skills in Bash and Python.
• Experience with web services (Apache/Tomcat) and message queues (Kafka, RabbitMQ).
• Familiarity with database administration (MongoDB, MySQL).
• Knowledge of network and communications automation.
• Ability to work independently while managing complex projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with effective communication.

Why work with usIf you are a self-motivated IT DevOps Engineer looking to join an award-winning IT department, then click to apply. The role will be based at Yodel Head Office in Liverpool, but we do offer hybrid working. The successful candidate will receive the following great benefits:

• Competitive remuneration package
• Private Medical Insurance
• Mixture of office and home working
• Business casual dress code
• Pension Scheme
• Free personal & professional development courses
• 33 days holiday including bank holidays.
• Free parking
• On-site modern gym facilities (includes many classes per week including HIIT and yoga)
• In the office you will have access to Costa, Juice bar, Starbucks, and restaurant.
• Dedicated wellness initiatives that support your wellbeing, ranging from our 24-hour employee assistance programme to subsidised gym membership
• Partner discounts such as Nuffield Health, EE, The Cornish Company, Leicester Tigers, Laithwaite’s Wine, SoSweet, Skatehut and Virgin Wines
• Access to Aviva Digi Care (healthcare support).

What happens next?After reviewing your application, our recruitment team will contact you if you are successful. We will arrange a brief call to further explore your background and qualifications, as well as address any questions you may have. If it appears that there is a good fit, we will share your application with the hiring manager for their review.For this position, our interview process consists of two stage:First stage: You will be invited to a formal interview lasting approximately one hour. During this interview, you can anticipate a combination of competency-based questions and a technical testSecond Stage: You will be invited to a formal interview lasting approximately one hour with a senior member of our IT team.Yodel recognises that its people are fundamental to its success. We are committed to equal opportunities, we value differences between people, and we aim to build teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.If you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements for the recruitment process or the role, please contact the recruitment team who will be happy to discuss.Apply now to be considered for this exciting opportunity.Yodel is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Expected salary

Location

Liverpool

Job date

Sun, 02 Mar 2025 03:25:57 GMT

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