Principal DevOps Engineer

Akersystems LLC

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📋 Description

• Join Aker Systems, a rapidly growing technology company founded in 2017 by experienced professionals dedicated to building and operating ground-breaking, ultra-secure, high-performance, cloud-based data infrastructure for large organisations. We are at the forefront of innovation, leveraging proprietary technology solutions that drive performance, reduce costs, and empower clients to enhance data management and sharing across their enterprises.
• Recognized for our commitment to culture and growth, Aker Systems was awarded the Breakthrough Culture Awards in 2024 and named a ‘One to Watch’ on the Sunday Times Tech Track in 2020. We also secured multiple wins at the Thames Valley Tech Awards 2020, including Thames Valley Tech Company of the Year. We are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment where everyone can do their best work, and we actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities.
• As a Principal DevOps Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in leading the development and implementation of secure cloud environments. These environments will host sophisticated data and batch/real-time analytical platforms for both public and private sector clients, utilizing the latest commercial and open-source technologies and methodologies.
• Your responsibilities will extend to building robust automated deployment pipelines using advanced configuration management technologies. This includes deploying new modules, executing upgrades, and implementing critical fixes across test and production environments, ensuring seamless and reliable operations.
• You will be instrumental in building, testing, and deploying cloud-based infrastructure and applications, with a strong emphasis on CI/CD practices and Infrastructure-as-Code principles. This involves creating repeatable, scalable, and version-controlled infrastructure.
• Contribute significantly to the coding of custom test automation frameworks, enhancing the efficiency and reliability of our testing processes. This includes developing new test cases and maintaining existing ones to ensure comprehensive coverage.
• Perform essential script maintenance and updates, adapting to evolving requirements and implementation changes to ensure the continued functionality and performance of our systems.
• Provide crucial assistance with the setup and maintenance of environments, catering to both manual and automated testing needs. This ensures that our development and QA teams have stable and efficient environments to work in.
• Actively participate in production support by investigating and resolving incidents, minimizing downtime and ensuring the highest levels of service availability for our clients.
• Undertake ongoing routine application maintenance tasks, ensuring the smooth operation and upkeep of our deployed solutions.
• Assist in conducting thorough gap analyses, identifying feasible alternative solutions, and contributing to the scope of modifications and enhancements to our platforms.
• Play a key role in contingency planning, developing and implementing reliable backup and restore procedures to safeguard our clients' critical data.
• Document all functions and changes related to new or modified modules, as well as detailing test activities and their results. Clear and comprehensive documentation is vital for knowledge sharing and future development.
• Mentor and guide the team, fostering a culture of collaboration and technical excellence, driving the team to deliver solutions that meet and exceed customer requirements from the outset.
• This role requires a UK Government Security Check (SC) clearance. If you do not currently hold SC clearance, Aker Systems will provide full support for your application, provided you meet the eligibility criteria of having lived and worked in the UK for a minimum of 5 years.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in a DevOps capacity.
• Proven commercial experience deploying and operating infrastructure (network, servers, services) and applications on AWS and other cloud environments.
• Demonstrated experience developing and operating using open-source and commercial software within a cloud-centric environment.
• Proficiency in server build and administration, encompassing both Linux and Windows operating systems.
• Strong experience with GitHub/GitLab for source control, including performing code reviews as part of the build and deployment cycle.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD and Infrastructure-as-Code technologies, such as Terraform and Ansible.
• Familiarity with Test Driven Development (TDD) principles and relevant tools and frameworks.
• Experience with cloud orchestration and containerization technologies, including Kubernetes and Docker.
• Knowledge of large-scale databases and distributed technologies (e.g., RDS) and distributed event streaming technologies (e.g., Kafka).
• Ability to write and maintain automation scripts using Bash/Shell or Python scripting languages.
• Experience in mentoring and leading individuals, and taking ownership of key technical decisions.
• Eligibility for and willingness to undergo UK Government Security Check (SC) clearance, with a minimum of 5 years of UK residency and work history.

🏖️ Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and expertise.
• Generous annual leave entitlement of 25 days, in addition to bank holidays.
• Comprehensive company-paid medical insurance coverage.
• Life assurance policy for added peace of mind.
• Company pension scheme to support your long-term financial planning.
• Annual training allowance to support continuous professional development and skill enhancement.
• Wellbeing allowance to promote a healthy work-life balance.
• Access to a virtual GP service for convenient healthcare consultations.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing confidential support for personal and professional challenges.
• Opportunity to work remotely from anywhere in the UK, offering flexibility and work-life integration.
• Be part of a company culture that values collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement, with a strong emphasis on inclusivity and diversity.

Skills & Technologies

Python

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

DevOps

Senior

Remote

Degree Required

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About Akersystems LLC

Akersystems LLC provides enterprise software solutions focused on data integration, analytics, and workflow automation for mid-market and large organizations. The company’s platform enables secure ingestion, transformation, and real-time visualization of disparate data sources, helping clients streamline operations and accelerate decision-making. Core capabilities include API management, role-based access controls, and low-code configuration tools. Founded in 2016, Akersystems serves financial services, healthcare, and manufacturing sectors from its headquarters in Denver, Colorado, and supports deployments on-premise or via major cloud providers.

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