IT DevOps Engineer
Hybrid
Liverpool, United Kingdom
Full Time
28-02-2025
Job Specifications
IT DevOps Engineer
Permanent
Skyways Hub, Liverpool (Hybrid working)
Competitive Salary + Great Benefits
Role overview
Here at Yodel, we deliver more than just parcels we deliver a great experience when it comes to your career too. We are looking to hire an IT DevOps Engineer, you will play a crucial role in the deployment, maintenance, and operation of applications across various environments. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve incidents, support technical projects, and contribute to an exceptional customer experience.
What you'll be doing
As the IT DevOps Engineer, you will use enhanced engineers' tools and technology stacks for improved application performance and lead on comprehensive technical projects and support including design, installation, automation, monitoring, and alerting. In addition to this, you will be responsible for the following:
Solutionise and troubleshoot environmental issues across all systems and application stacks supported by the DevOps team.
Mentor team members on open-source technologies.
Design and implement IT projects, ensuring adherence to approved scopes.
Collaborate with stakeholders to capture and translate requirements into technical solutions.
Manage Linux systems and services, balancing performance, cost, and sustainability.
Provide direction and support to team members, fostering effective communication.
Conduct training and guidance to enhance team capabilities.
What you need to show us
The successful IT DevOps Engineer will be working in a hands-on role will be responsible for Commercial/Customer facing projects so you will need to have excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate technical requirements to business stakeholders. In addition, you will be an enthusiastic IT DevOps Engineer that is used to working within a fast-paced organisation. The successful candidate will need to possess the following skills/experience:
Relevant professional qualification.
Familiarity with automation/configuration management tools like Ansible, Chef, or Puppet is essential.
Extensive experience in Linux technologies and consulting.
Proficiency in Kubernetes, containerization, CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Git)
Strong scripting skills in Bash and Python.
Experience with web services (Apache/Tomcat) and message queues (Kafka, RabbitMQ).
Familiarity with database administration (MongoDB, MySQL).
Knowledge of network and communications automation.
Ability to work independently while managing complex projects.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with effective communication.
Why work with us
If you are a self-motivated IT DevOps Engineer looking to join an award-winning IT department, then click to apply. The role will be based at Yodel Head Office in Liverpool, but we do offer hybrid working. The successful candidate will receive the following great benefits:
Competitive remuneration package
Private Medical Insurance
Mixture of office and home working
Business casual dress code
Pension Scheme
Free personal & professional development courses
33 days holiday including bank holidays.
Free parking
On-site modern gym facilities (includes many classes per week including HIIT and yoga)
In the office you will have access to Costa, Juice bar, Starbucks, and restaurant.
Dedicated wellness initiatives that support your wellbeing, ranging from our 24-hour employee assistance programme to subsidised gym membership
Partner discounts such as Nuffield Health, EE, The Cornish Company, Leicester Tigers, Laithwaite's Wine, SoSweet, Skatehut and Virgin Wines
Access to Aviva Digi Care (healthcare support).
What happens next?
After reviewing your application, our recruitment team will contact you if you are successful. We will arrange a brief call to further explore your background and qualifications, as well as address any questions you may have. If it appears that there is a good fit, we will share your application with the hiring manager for their review.
For this position, our interview process consists of two stage:
First stage: You will be invited to a formal interview lasting approximately one hour. During this interview, you can anticipate a combination of competency-based questions and a technical test
Second Stage: You will be invited to a formal interview lasting approximately one hour with a senior member of our IT team.
Yodel recognises that its people are fundamental to its success. We are committed to equal opportunities, we value differences between people, and we aim to build teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.
If you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements for the recruitment process or the role, please contact the recruitment team who will be happy to discuss.
Apply now to be considered for this exciting opportunity.
Yodel is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
About the Company
Yodel is an independently owned parcel carrier, offering a wide range of delivery options to suit business needs. It delivers around 190 million parcels each year for many of the UK’s leading retailers and businesses. Send and receive parcels via customers' doors or our Yodel Stores To find out more visit https://www.yodel.co.uk/about For customer service enquiries please visit www.yodel.co.uk/contact-yodel/ Know more
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