Senior Devops Engineer

Job Description

We have a couple of new role opportunities for Senior Devops Engineers to join our Automation and Orchestration (AnO) team within Core Applications & Cloud Infrastructure Engineering.

at VMO2 is looking for a Senior DevOps Engineer to join a highly collaborative and forward-thinking team. In this role, you will be instrumental in automating processes, streamlining infrastructure delivery, and building scalable, cost-effective solutions.

You'll work closely with senior leadership to shape and support the overall infrastructure strategy, influence decision-making, and ensure the successful execution of initiatives aligned with business goals. You’ll be a key contributor in planning, automation, and delivery across our Red Hat and VMWare ecosystems, helping to drive innovation and operational excellence.

Role responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality DevOps solutions that automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration, and deployment across Red Hat-based environments.
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Ansible, Terraform, and Python.
• Lead and support CI/CD pipeline development and automation using tools such as Jenkins, GitLab, and other open-source technologies.
• Contribute to the development and execution of infrastructure strategies and DevOps roadmaps.
• Converting servers and maintaining containers, on-prem and in cloud environments.
• Promote standardization, scalability, and efficiency across on-premise virtualization platforms including VMWare.

Who we are

The UK’s fastest broadband network. The nation’s best-loved mobile brand. And, one of the UK's biggest companies too.

Diverse, high performing teams - jam packed with serious talent. Together, we offer the UK more choice and better value, through our boundary-pushing, customer-championing values and ambitions.

Together, we are Virgin Media O2, and we can't wait to see what you can do.

Accessible, inclusive and equitable for all

Virgin Media O2 is an equal opportunities employer and we're working hard to remove bias and barriers for our people and candidates. So, we build equity and inclusion into everything we do, from the policies we craft to the relationships we shape. We support and encourage you to be your authentic self throughout your application journey with us.

The must haves

• Proven experience in DevOps engineering, with a strong focus on infrastructure automation and orchestration.
• Deep expertise in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (or alternate type of Linux) systems and VMWare virtualized environments.
• Strong scripting and automation skills in Python and Ansible or Terraform.
• Experience in developing and managing CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitLab, or similar tools.
• Familiarity with containerization technologies and orchestration (e.g., Docker, Podman, OpenShift, Cloud Run).

The other stuff we are looking for

• Solid understanding of networking concepts, system administration, and DevOps practices in hybrid cloud or on-premise setups.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex infrastructure and deployment issues.
• Comfortable working in Agile teams, contributing to continuous integration, delivery, and improvement processes.

What's in it for you

Our goal is to celebrate our people, their lives and everything in-between. We aim to create a culture that empowers everyone to bring the best versions of themselves to work each and every day. We believe the most inclusive and diverse culture makes for a better business and a brighter world.

Working at Virgin Media O2, you get a bumper reward package bursting with benefits, and loads of extras you can add if you’d like to. These are designed to support both you and your loved ones, making sure that you’re covered no matter what life throws your way.

Next steps

If we feel like a place where you can belong, we'd love to learn more about you as a person and your experience to date. Once you've submitted an application the next steps of the process, if successful, are likely to include a technical interview.

When you apply, you'll be asked about any adjustments you might need to support the recruitment process. Let us know, and we'll be sure to discuss it with you.

Please note: Applications will be reviewed, and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert, therefore we may bring the closing date forward. We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as possible. If you’re offered a job with us, it will be conditional, based on the passing of background checks. All roles require a criminal record check and some roles need a financial probity check. Your recruiter can provide you with more information if needed.

Thanks for your patience and for showing an interest in joining the Virgin Media O2 family.

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