DevOps Engineer - Newcastle

Accenture; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 80,000

Job description

Site Reliability Engineer (DevOps)

Location: Newcastle

We are looking for a passionate and experienced Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) to join our growing engineering team. You will play a key role in maintaining and improving the reliability, scalability, and performance of our infrastructure.

Please Note: Due to the nature of client work you will be undertaking, you will need to be willing to go through a Security Clearance process as part of this role, which requires 5+ years UK address history at the point of application.

If you're looking for a challenging career working in a vibrant environment with access to training and a global network of experts, this could be the role for you. As part of our global team, you'll be working with cutting-edge technologies and will have the opportunity to develop a wide range of new skills on the job.

As a SRE, you will:

• You will work with cutting-edge technologies such as OpenShift, Azure, DevSecOps tooling, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC), while focusing on automation, problem-solving, and collaboration across teams to ensure seamless system launches and reliable operations.
• Platform Operations: Manage and optimize our infrastructure, focusing on OpenShift and Azure cloud environments to ensure high availability and system reliability.
• Automation: Develop and implement automated solutions for deployment, monitoring, and incident response, ensuring operational efficiency.
• Incident Management: Respond to production incidents, troubleshoot issues across the full stack, and ensure minimal downtime by driving root cause analysis and applying long-term fixes.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Design, build, and maintain infrastructure using tools like Terraform, automating the provisioning and configuration of environments.
• DevSecOps Integration: Work closely with security teams to integrate DevSecOps practices into our CI/CD pipelines, ensuring compliance and security in every phase of development and deployment.
• Cross-team Collaboration: Partner with developers, product owners, and other SREs to improve platform resilience, optimize performance, and ensure smooth system launches using comprehensive launch checklists.
• Monitoring and Alerting: Implement, tune, and manage monitoring and alerting systems to identify potential issues before they become critical.
• Continuous Improvement: Continuously assess and enhance the reliability of services through automation, tooling, and process improvements, ensuring efficient incident handling and root cause resolution.

The following skills and experience are required for this role:

• Experience with OpenShift and Azure: Solid understanding and hands-on experience managing and deploying in cloud environments, specifically OpenShift and Azure.
• Automation & IaC: Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform or Ansible to manage cloud resources and deploy infrastructure.
• DevSecOps: Understanding of DevSecOps principles and experience implementing security practices into the CI/CD pipeline.
• Problem-solving & Troubleshooting: Strong analytical skills with the ability to quickly diagnose and resolve system and infrastructure problems.
• Cross-team Collaboration: Proven experience working closely with development, operations, and security teams to deliver reliable and secure services.
• Launch Checklists: Familiarity with creating and utilizing launch checklists for smooth rollouts and system reliability.
• CI/CD Tools: Experience with Jenkins, GitLab CI, or other CI/CD tools.
• Monitoring Tools: Familiarity with monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana, or similar.
• Scripting: Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.

What's in it for you

At Accenture in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes 25 days' vacation per year, private medical insurance and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice!

Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role as there may be requirements to spend time onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery of the first-class services we are known for.

Accenture is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of society and does not discriminate on grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, or gender identity, or any other basis as protected by applicable law.

Applications for this position will close on Friday 13th December 2024.

Accenture reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found.