SysOps / DevOps Engineer

Summary

The SysOps/DevOps Engineer will manage cloud infrastructure, networking, and deployment workflows using Azure DevOps, Docker, and Kubernetes. The role focuses on maintaining system stability through monitoring, logging, and secure network management.

Salary: £38,000 - 78,000 per year

Requirements:
  • Solid understanding of infrastructure, system administration, and deployment workflows
  • Experience with Azure DevOps and CI/CD pipeline automation
  • Experience managing cloud infrastructure, networking, and private network connectivity
  • Strong understanding of networking concepts, including security principles
  • Experience with containerisation technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
  • Familiarity with monitoring, logging, and alerting tools
  • Understanding of web hosting platforms such as IIS and Nginx
  • Familiarity with high-availability or real-time systems; experience in financial services environments is advantageous
  • Exposure to or interest in AI-assisted tooling for scripting, automation, or monitoring
Responsibilities:
  • Maintain and scale both cloud infrastructure and on-premise environments
  • Implement and enhance CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps
  • Maintain secure and resilient network infrastructure, including connectivity with third-party providers
  • Ensure platform reliability through effective alerting and incident response
  • Monitor system performance and collaborate with QA and technical teams to drive continuous improvement
  • Support efficient development and release practices alongside engineering and product teams
  • Troubleshoot production issues in a time-sensitive environment
  • Implement automation to reduce manual effort and improve operational efficiency
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of DevOps practices, tooling, and standards
  • Explore and leverage AI tools to enhance productivity and monitoring capabilities
  • Provide support for global users across multiple time zones
Technologies:
  • AI
  • Azure
  • CI/CD
  • Cloud
  • DevOps
  • Docker
  • Support
  • Kubernetes
  • Network
  • Nginx
  • Security
  • Web

More:

We are a growing technology business looking for a skilled SysOps / DevOps Engineer to help build, scale, and maintain the infrastructure underpinning our platforms. This role sits at the intersection of software engineering and infrastructure, with a focus on reliability, automation, and performance. You will work closely with engineering, product, and external partners in a fast-paced, real-time environment. The role is based in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, with a salary of 50,000 - 60,000 and is a permanent position.

last updated 35 week of 2026

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