DevOps Engineer - Energy Markets

SSE plc Reading, Havant, Glasgow and Perth

£49,004 - £57,728 + benefits for finance, wellbeing and family.

Permanent | Full Time | Flexible first options available.

The Role

As a DevOps Engineer you will join an agile team focused on digitising SSE Energy Markets. You will be responsible for ensuring the reliability, security and scalability of our Azure cloud services. Your expertise in automation, Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and CI/CD pipelines will be key to driving our advanced analytics initiatives forward.

You Will

• Design and manage end-to-end Azure solutions (App Services, Compute, Networking, Databricks, Data Factory and Function Apps) using Terraform, ensuring they are optimised, secure and follow best practices.
• Build and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions to automate infrastructure releases. Enable development teams by engineering and maintaining CI/CD pipelines that enable rapid and reliable delivery of their projects.
• Drive continuous improvement by automating tasks, optimising infrastructure, embedding security best practices and maintaining clear documentation. Participate in an on‑call rotation to support critical systems.

You Have

• Proven experience in a DevOps or cloud infrastructure role, with strong hands‑on skills in Azure services and using Terraform for Infrastructure as Code.
• Solid understanding of CI/CD principles and practical experience with tools like Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions, alongside knowledge of agile delivery and release management.
• Strong scripting skills for automation in a language such as Python, PowerShell or Bash. Experience with monitoring and observability tools (e.g. Azure Monitor, Splunk).
• Experience configuring and supporting IBM Analytics solutions (TM1, Stream Sets, Planning Analytics) desirable.

About SSE

SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We are investing around £10 million a day in home‑grown energy to help power a cleaner, more secure future. Our investment will see us build the world’s largest offshore wind farm and transform the grid to deliver greener electricity to millions. SSE Energy Markets secure the energy needed to power customers’ lives, while creating value for SSE.

Flexible Benefits To Fit Your Life

Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest‑free loans on tech and transport season tickets or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. Generous family entitlements such as maternity, adoption pay and paternity leave.

Work with an equal opportunity employer

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Contact david.brickell@sse.com or 01738 275 846 to discuss how we can support you. We are dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.

Ready to apply?

Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We will be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we will be taking your application further. If you are offered a role with SSE you will need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.