Lead DevOps Engineer

Lead DevOps EngineerAnnual Salary: up to 74,000 per annum depending on experience Location: Newport Job Type: Hybrid (onsite every Wednesday and the last Tuesday monthly)A new exciting opportunity has become available to work for a growing business within the civil service as a Lead DevOps Engineer to join a leading Platform Engineering group during their digital transformation journey. This role is ideal for someone passionate about using their technical skills to enhance team effectiveness and expedite software delivery, ensuring both speed and stability.Day-to-day of the role:Provide hands-on technical leadership, guiding and mentoring DevOps engineers.Lead the sharing of knowledge and good practice within the team.Act as a technical product owner when applicable, developing strategies for product lines.Manage line duties for 3-4 DevOps engineers and lead project teams.Produce and assure DevOps technical designs, providing justifications for technical decisions.Provide deep DevOps expertise across the software delivery lifecycle.Play a key role in the DevOps Community of Practice, sharing expertise to enhance team capabilities.Analyse the impact of technical choices on business processes and ensure alignment with departmental strategies.Mentor DevOps Engineers, supporting their professional development and guiding critical decision-making.Develop, implement, and manage technical DevOps practices, ensuring alignment across the department.Required Skills and ..... full job details .....