Overview

Senior Solutions Engineer, DevOps role with a focus on shaping the future of DevOps and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) within the Core Solutions team. This is a high‑impact, hands‑on leadership role blending technical expertise with strategic influence to mentor a globally distributed team and drive automation, observability, and cloud infrastructure. The role is based in Cambridge with hybrid working expectations (at least 2 days per week in the office).

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach the Core Solutions DevOps team, embedding SRE and DevOps principles across delivery streams.
• Own the roadmap and continuous improvement of tools, infrastructure, and practices.
• Optimize cloud hosting and AWS service usage, driving FinOps awareness and accountability across development teams.
• Translate technical roadmaps into measurable business outcomes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, architects, and service managers to align on strategy and ensure smooth delivery of change.
• Champion improvements by staying engaged with the global DevOps and SRE community.

About You

We’re seeking an enthusiastic and technically skilled leader with deep expertise in cloud infrastructure, CI/CD, and DevOps tooling.

• Proven hands‑on experience with CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Strong knowledge of monitoring, observability, and cloud security best practices
• Experience with containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes
• Significant experience in software engineering, technical delivery, or solution architecture
• A track record of successfully leading teams that deliver mission‑critical services
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to influence at all levels of the organization
• A balanced approach to governance and delivery, supported by strong business acumen
• A passion for enabling and developing others, and for fostering a high‑performance culture

Requirements and Expectations

Location: Cambridge, Hybrid (at least 2 days per week in the office). Contract: Permanent, Full‑time (35 hours per week). Salary: £65,300 to £87,350.

Rewards and Benefits

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Private medical and Permanent Health Insurance
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Group personal pension scheme
• Life assurance up to 4 x annual salary
• Green travel schemes

How to Apply

We welcome applications from all candidates. If you would like to know more about this opportunity and what will make you successful, please refer to the full job description attached to the vacancy on our careers site. If you choose to apply, please include a short cover letter specifying you are applying for this vacancy.

We review applications on an ongoing basis, with the closing date set for 12th September. Interviews are expected to begin in the weeks following the application deadline. Successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory background checks including DBS due to working in a regulated industry. This employer supports visa sponsorship where applicable in line with government guidance.

We are a hybrid working organisation and offer flexible working options from day one. Most hybrid-working colleagues are expected to spend 40-60% of their time at their dedicated office or location. Other arrangements can be considered to accommodate disability or more flexible work needs.