DevOps Engineer (Senior)

About our client: If you are looking for a meaningful and impactful contribution to philanthropic initiatives while earning well and working for a dynamic, organised and innovative global organisation, this employer is well worth considering. What you will be doing: Lead and develop an IT team, setting goals and fostering career growth. Oversee the setup, deployment, and management of scalable, highly available, and resilient cloud-based platforms. Automate infrastructure provisioning and operational workflows. Implement monitoring and remote management, ensuring compliance with SLAs, security, and best practices. Maintain databases and backend systems for performance, security, and scalability. Work with development teams to automate deployments, updates, and system configurations. Ensure infrastructure and workflows adhere to cybersecurity policies and regulatory compliance. Manage the reporting of system performance. Manage code repositories, emphasizing Git best practices. Manage the website (excluding content) and domain. Troubleshoot technical issues, implement proactive measures, optimize Google Cloud Platform, and administer Google Workspace. Support the administration of the Qlik SaaS solution. Oversee and provide high-level technical support. Stay updated with emerging DevOps tools and cloud technologies, applying innovative solutions. What our client is looking for: A relevant tertiary degree would be beneficial (e.g., Computer Science, Computer Engineering, etc.) 10+ years in a similar role with proven experience in leading small teams and scaling an organization's IT capability. Strong working knowledge of databases, cloud architecture, hosting environments, Linux, and scripting. Basic Python or willingness to learn is essential for data pipelines. PostgreSQL, SQLite, Redis, Firebase, Mongo DB, Google Cloud, Qlik, R, Go, and GitHub would be beneficial. Strong leadership / communication skills with the ability to work independently. Capable of managing multiple priorities, with an SLA-driven mindset. Strong problem-solving orientation in a dynamic environment. Hands-on operator who thrives on automating workflows and is passionate about using the latest tech for remote monitoring and management. Work Type: 12 month renewable contract - Hybrid work environment with 3 days in office Job ID: J107055 For a more comprehensive list of opportunities that we have on offer, do visit our website - https://www.parvana.co.uk/careers Requirements DevOps, Cloud Platforms, Automation, Monitoring, Databases, Google Cloud Platform, Google Workspace, Qlik, Git, Python, PostgreSQL, SQLite, Redis, Firebase, Mongo DB, R, Go, GitHub