Lead DevOps Engineer

QBE Published: August 16, 2023
Location
London, United Kingdom
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Primary Details Check below to see if you have what is needed for this opportunity, and if so, make an application asap. Time Type: Full time Worker Type: Employee Lead DevOps Engineer Technology Services at QBE is changing - fast. In a world that also throws out it's unexpected twists and turns, QBE technology has been pushed to the forefront of the business value chain.

QBE's investment in its platform and services have created a natural continuity environment that has elevated technology delivery even closer to the heart of its business value chain. This also allows its colleagues to set themselves up for a true work/life balance approach to their day to day and a healthy appetite for discovery, innovation and continuous improvement.

If office life is your thing, QBE Tech Services have a brand new shiny one! Based in the heart of Docklands, this has been designed around collaborative working and harbouring a culture more akin to that of a start-up. It needs to be seen to be appreciated. Our journey continues and the need for future proof thinking is greater than ever. Understanding the business needs and desired outcomes remains of upmost importance and will be key to the next phases of both of our growth as professionals.

The Opportunity: We are seeking a Lead DevOps Engineer to help architect and build out our cloud platform. The role will involve working with data scientists, software engineers, and I.T. professionals to develop and deliver full stack data science tools and applications within the business. You'll be working in an agile team collaboratively planning and implementing stories and strategies for improving all aspects of the infrastructure, such as various Google Cloud services, CI/CD pipelines, and security tooling.

You'll have a progressive attitude to delivering software and infrastructure, appreciating the importance of automating all aspects of the stack in an agile manner. You'll combine a solid understanding of the fundamentals of Linux systems and security principles, with a keen interest in the latest technologies and approaches to delivering software.

Your responsibilities for this role may include, but are not limited to:

  • Manage and design cloud infrastructure, leveraging managed services where possible
  • Maintain CI/CD pipelines for apps and systems Optimize systems performance
  • Keep systems/services aligned to QBE security governance framework
  • Raise and review pull-requests
  • Contributing to the team's long-term strategy
  • Mentoring and guiding other members of the team to develop

We are looking for an individual with a subset (not necessarily all) of the following:

  • Strong working knowledge of cloud infrastructure (We use GCP)
  • Strong experience with building infrastructure with IaC tools like Terraform
  • Strong experience in automated deployments and continuous integration Good knowledge of scripting languages.
  • Benefits if experienced in Bash or Python Good knowledge of version control Good experience of system administration (Linux) Good communication skills Used to working iteratively in an agile team.
  • Experience with logging, monitoring and alerting platforms Experience Container technologies (e.g. Docker)
  • Experience with configuration management Knowledge of security best practice, especially with regards to automated testing (Infrastructure SAST & DAST tooling)

We are here to support you We are here to support you We offer a range of benefits to help provide holistic support for your work life, whatever your circumstances. As an QBE employee you will have access to and benefit from: 'Hybrid Working' - a mix of working from home and in the office to enhance your work/life balance Our 'At My Best' wellbeing program, including free holistic wellbeing coaching, nutritional, confidential counselling, financial and legal advice

QBE Pension scheme and private health cover Discounts on insurance products, car hire, hotels, goods and services including benefits through our various sports and arts sponsorship partners BCS Organisational Membership

Some of the award's QBE are proud to have won include: The British Computer Society 2021 Winners - Inspirational Individual of the Year; IT Service & Support Professional of the year British Claims Awards 2022 Winner - InsurTech Award Insurance Times Claims Excellence Awards 2022 Winner - Claims Product Solution of the Year We are proud to have partnerships with organisations such as Stonewall and Working Families, and our commitment to the Women in Finance Charter, the UN Women's Empowerment Principles and Race at Work charter helps keep us accountable and transparent.

Why QBE? Working for us. Working for you. We understand that one size doesn't fit all and that priorities can change depending on your life stage. That is why our blend of wellbeing initiatives and benefits offer flexibility to suit what matters most to you. Offering a great range of benefits which enable you to bring your best self to work; including competitive salaries and bonus structures, health and well being programs, hybrid working for the flexibility of working from home and the office. In addition to this, we also offer flexible parental leave for both parents and have several employee network groups that support and empower our diverse workforce.

At QBE, we view our people as our most precious asset. We understand the importance of fostering a work environment that is responsive to the changing needs of today's workforce. QBE aims to build a workplace that is fair and inclusive because we want to attract and retain the best people to do the job, we have adopted flexible working across the company and welcome this conversation.

To find out more about why you should work for QBE, visit our careers website . How to Apply: To submit your application, click "Apply" and follow the step by step process. Equal Employment Opportunity: QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.

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