Lead DevOps Engineer

Overview

In this role you will lead DevOps direction for Leonardo’s UK programmes, shaping architectures and roadmaps to deliver secure, robust automation. You will mentor engineers, represent the company in reviews and bids, and drive secure-by-design practices across hybrid cloud environments. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to tackle complex engineering challenges and advance innovative DevOps solutions aligned with our mission. This is a hands-on, leadership-focused opportunity at a customer site with impactful, mission-driven work.

Pay / Benefits

• generous leave with up to 12 flexi-days
• pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution
• mental health support
• bonus scheme
• free access to 4,000+ online courses
• private healthcare and flexible benefits

Responsibilities

• Act as technical authority for DevOps across programmes and shape architectures
• Define and influence DevOps roadmaps, automation strategies, and secure delivery
• Lead feasibility studies, technology assessments, and solution recommendations
• Provide advanced guidance in CI/CD, infrastructure as code, and container orchestration
• Mentor engineers across levels to raise DevOps capability
• Represent Leonardo at customer reviews, technical boards, and industry events
• Contribute expert input to bids, proposals, and technical strategy
• Champion secure-by-design principles, accreditation alignment, and governance

Key requirements

• Expert knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, automation, and orchestration tooling
• Strong containerisation and orchestration expertise (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift/Tanzu)
• Deep cloud experience (AWS, Azure) and hybrid deployments
• Experience embedding cyber security controls and DevSecOps into pipelines and infrastructure
• Proficiency in scripting/automation (Python, Bash, PowerShell)
• Familiarity with accreditation, assurance, and governance in secure environments
• Strong communication skills and ability to influence technical strategy

• Strong communication
• Leadership and mentorship
• Stakeholder engagement
• CI/CD pipelines
• Automation tooling
• Containerisation (Docker)

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