infrastructure engineer Gateshead, England
Job description
Location: Flexible (Hybrid working, Office in Gateshead)
Vertu Motors plc, one of the largest automotive retailers in the country, is actively seeking a highly skilled and motivated Cloud Infrastructure Engineer (AWS) - CI/CD and DevOps with expertise in AWS. We are looking for an individual who thrives on driving efficient and automated software delivery through their mastery of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps processes. Join our dynamic team and play a pivotal role in our cloud transformation initiatives while making a significant impact on our organisation.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and maintain cutting-edge cloud-based solutions primarily on AWS and Azure platforms.
- Lead and contribute to exciting cloud transformation projects, ensuring seamless migration and successful implementation of applications and services.
- Utilise your expertise in infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools, such as Terraform, to architect and maintain highly efficient and scalable cloud infrastructure.
- Engineer and optimise robust CI/CD pipelines, empowering rapid and reliable software delivery across all development stages, from testing to production environments.
- Implement and nurture DevOps processes and tools that foster collaboration and automation, driving innovation.
- Provide expert guidance and support to development teams, ensuring smooth and efficient deployment of cloud-based applications while adhering to best practices.
- Proactively monitor and troubleshoot infrastructure issues, leveraging your skills to implement performance optimisation measures and ensure unwavering availability.
- Stay at the forefront of the latest cloud technologies, DevOps practices, and industry trends, actively sharing your knowledge to promote continuous improvement.
Requirements:
- Proven track record as a highly skilled Cloud Infrastructure Engineer, with a strong focus on AWS or Azure environments.
- Extensive knowledge of AWS services, including but not limited to EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, VPC, IAM, and API Gateway.
- Familiarity with Azure services, such as VMs, Azure Storage, Azure Functions, Virtual Networks, Azure Active Directory, and ARM templates.
- Hands-on experience with infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools like Terraform, combined with proficiency in scripting languages such as Go, Python or PowerShell/Bash.
- Demonstrated expertise in engineering and maintaining robust CI/CD pipelines using popular tools like GitLab CI/CD, or Azure DevOps. Github Actions
- Solid understanding of DevOps principles and practices, encompassing configuration management, continuous integration, and automated testing.
- Exceptional collaboration skills, enabling you to effectively work within a diverse, cross-functional team and articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure-related issues, ensuring optimal system performance and unwavering reliability.
- Highly desirable: Certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect or Azure Administrator Associate.
At Vertu Motors, we provide a supportive and inclusive work environment that fosters professional growth and encourages innovation. As a Cloud Infrastructure Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work on exhilarating cloud transformation projects, leveraging your expertise in AWS, while driving efficient software delivery through state-of-the-art CI/CD and DevOps practices. We strongly believe in the value of continuous learning and offer comprehensive training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and keep you at the forefront of industry advancements.
If you are a passionate Cloud Infrastructure Engineer with proven experience in AWS or Azure, as well as a demonstrated ability to engineer robust CI/CD pipelines and implement DevOps processes, we invite you to seize this exciting opportunity and join our exceptional team. Apply today with your updated resume and a compelling cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and notable accomplishments.
We are proud to be the Motor Retailer who invests more in our colleague's personal development than any other, so if you are successful, you can look forward to on-going training opportunities that provide you with the right career path, career progression and a range of benefits you would expect from an employer of choice which includes:
- 25 days holiday rising with length of service - plus bank holidays
- Access to our online rewards platform giving you cash back and discounts for multiple retailers
- Preferential Service Rates
- Colleague Purchase Scheme
- Share Incentive Scheme
- Pension
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity
