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Principal DevOps Engineer

£120k - £140k per annum
Full-time

You’ve mastered the art of DevOps. Now it’s time to lead. A global powerhouse where financial technology meets real time performance at an unprecedented scale.

This is your opportunity to architect, optimise, and secure core infrastructure systems that power one of the world’s biggest financial platforms. Are you ready to make an impact that’s seen by hundreds of millions?

As Principal DevOps Engineer, you’re not just maintaining systems you’re building the foundation for the future. Taking ownership of mission critical infrastructure, lead strategic initiatives, and mentor a team of elite engineers. This role is for the bold and the relentless problem solvers who thrive in high stakes environments.

This is an in office, high energy role, building fast, pushing boundaries, and redefining fintech.

With millions relying on their platform daily, they are in need of top tier engineers to drive innovation, scale infrastructure, and ensure rock solid reliability. Expect autonomy, expect responsibility, and expect to leave your mark on a global scale.
  • Architect, build, and lead the evolution of DevOps tools Kubernetes, Jenkins, Gitlab, Terraform, and more.
  • Optimising automation and performance.
  • Champion containerisation and high performance base images.
  • Elevate monitoring systems Zabbix, Prometheus, Thanos ensuring 24/7 operational excellence.
  • Secure infrastructure access management, balancing innovation with ironclad security.


They're offering a career defining role in a company that values skill, innovation, and impact. Private health insurance, relocation packages, flexible hours, and all the perks of a cutting edge workplace. If you’re looking for a role where your expertise isn’t just valued, it’s mission critical.

Vacancy posted more than 2 months ago
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