Smart Metering - DevOps Engineer

Job Description

As a DevOps Engineer on the Cirrus IoT Platform team, you will be responsible for implementing and maintaining the infrastructure as code (IaC) using Azure DevOps and Pulumi (TypeScript). You will focus on ensuring the robustness, scalability, and security of our infrastructure, while also managing CI/CD pipelines to streamline the deployment process. Your role will be crucial in maintaining high system availability and performance by proactively managing the environment and ensuring compliance with security standards.
At Cirrus, we leverage Azure AI and Machine Learning to drive innovation in the smart metering space, enabling real-time decision-making, predictive analytics, and enhanced energy efficiency. By joining our team, you’ll work with the latest Azure AI services to build and scale machine learning models that forecast energy demand, detect anomalies, and optimize grid performance. You’ll gain hands-on experience with Azure Machine Learning, deploying AI models in a cloud-native environment and contributing to cutting-edge solutions that make a tangible impact in the energy sector. This role offers an exciting opportunity to expand your AI/ML expertise while working with leading cloud technologies.
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

In order to be considered, you must have the following experience;

• Strong experience with Azure DevOps, including setting up and managing CI/CD pipelines
• Proficient in Pulumi (TypeScript) for Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
• Solid understanding of cloud platforms, particularly Microsoft Azure
• Experience in managing security within cloud environments, including patching and ensuring compliance with industry standards
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex infrastructure issues

The other stuff we are looking for

We'd also love you to bring;

• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment, including working with development teams to ensure operational needs are met
• Strong communication skills with the ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

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 call from one of our Talent Acquisition Partners.

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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