Axiom Software Solutions Limited is seeking a Platform Senior DevOps Engineer to lead our platform development and operations. You will be responsible for deploying and managing cloud-native applications, with a focus on SAP BTP, Gardener, and IAS, utilizing modern DevOps tools and best practices. This role is based locally across the UK.
What You'll Do
- Design, deploy, and manage cloud-native platforms and applications.
- Implement and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines to streamline development and deployment.
- Develop and manage infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code principles.
- Ensure platform reliability through comprehensive monitoring and logging solutions.
- Collaborate with teams to implement security best practices, including container hardening.
- Manage cloud networking and database systems to support platform services.
What We're Looking For
- A university degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field.
- 6+ years of technical professional experience.
- In-depth knowledge of hyperscalers like AWS.
- Hands-on experience with deployment automation tools like Ansible or Chef.
- Proven experience with Infrastructure as Code using Terraform.
- Expertise in building CI/CD pipelines with tools like ArgoCD, GitLab CI/CD, or Jenkins.
- Experience implementing monitoring (Dynatrace, CloudWatch) and logging (Splunk, Elasticsearch, Logstash) solutions.
- Knowledge of cloud networking (AWS VPCs, VNet, Google VPC).
- Familiarity with GitLab and/or GitHub.
- Scripting background in PowerShell or Python.
- Understanding of security best practices, including hardened containers and images.
- Database knowledge, such as SAP HANA.
- Expertise with operating systems, particularly Linux and RHEL.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
Nice to Have
- Expertise in SAP Converged Cloud (Open Stack) is a major plus.
- Preference for ArgoCD, GitLab CI/CD, Splunk, and AWS VPCs.
- Experience with container orchestration tools like Gardener, Kubernetes, or Docker.
- Knowledge of repository management (Artifactory, JFrog).
- Familiarity with service management tools like Consul or Zookeeper.
- Strong Python scripting skills.
- Experience with security tools such as Hashicorp Vault or GitHub Secrets.
- Knowledge of SAP and the broader SAP solution portfolio.
Technical Stack
- Cloud: AWS, SAP Converged Cloud (Open Stack)
- Automation & IaC: Ansible, Chef, Terraform
- CI/CD: ArgoCD, GitLab CI/CD, Jenkins
- Monitoring: Dynatrace, CloudWatch
- Logging: Splunk, Elasticsearch, Logstash
- Networking: AWS VPCs, VNet, Google VPC
- Containers & Orchestration: Gardener, Kubernetes, Docker, Helm
- Repository Management: Artifactory, JFrog
- Service Management: Consul, Zookeeper
- Source Control: GitLab, GitHub
- Scripting: PowerShell, Python
- Security: Hashicorp Vault, GitHub Secrets
- Database: SAP HANA
- OS: Linux, RHEL
Work Mode
This is a local-country role with positions available across the UK.
Axiom Software Solutions Limited is an equal opportunity employer.
