Senior DevOps Engineer – TV Build & Launch – FTC [UK]

Salary

up to £70,000

fixed-term contract

Location

Manchester, UK

Experience

Senior
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Senior DevOps Engineer – TV Build & Launch – FTC [UK]

  • Cloud
  • JavaScript
  • TypeScript

Requirements

  • Infrastructure-as-Code
  • AWS
  • JavaScript
  • TypeScript
  • Bash
  • Jest
  • Playwright
  • Postman
  • GitHub
  • Jira/Confluence

Location

  • Salford
  • Hybrid – up to 2 days a week in the office
  • eligibility to work in the UK

Role overview

We are looking for an experienced Senior Software Engineer to join us working with our media client.  The role is on their Build and Launch team supporting and building infrastructure for their flagship TV applications.

The successful applicant will be proficient writing Infrastructure-as-Code on AWS using CloudFormation and CDK and an expert in other AWS technologies including Lambda, CloudFront, EC2, CodePipeline, S3, EventBridge and CloudWatch.  In addition, they will be confident using JavaScript to developing solutions on the architectures they are helping to design.

You will a great communicator and team player who enjoys collaborating across multiple teams, assisting developers with deployments using JavaScript and testers with unit and automation testing using Jest, Playwright or Postman.

Essential Key Skills and Knowledge

You will:

  • have expert knowledge of implementing Infrastructure-as-Code in AWS
  • have strong knowledge of AWS technologies such as Lambda, CloudFront, EC2, CodePipeline, S3, EventBridge and CloudWatch
  • have experience writing solutions using JavaScript (or TypeScript/Bash)
  • be able to implement different types of testing (Jest, Playwright and Postman)
  • enjoy working with junior team members to educate and upskill them
  • have a strong willingness to learn and start delivering value quickly
  • have an ability to determine and solve issues proactively (desired)
  • have knowledge of monitoring and telemetry (desired)
  • have some familiarity with writing React applications (desired)
  • have professional experience of working in projects using Agile development processes
  • have experience of writing and taking responsibility for technical documentation

Experience 

  • A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field or similar work-based experience
  • Proven experience as a Senior Software Engineer ideally with a focus on media-related projects
  • Very good working knowledge of standard software development frameworks, techniques and methodologies
  • Experience with providing coaching and mentoring
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team, contributing to the development of business scenarios
  • Knowledge of software development tools and technologies
  • You are flexible and curious in your approach
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Additional information

Duration of the contract: initially 6 months with the possibility of extension – contract FTC (full-time)

Application Process: In addition to our standard recruitment process (see below) you will be invited to a final online face-to-face meeting with our client, for you to meet them and learn more about the role.

Benefits

  • 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays plus birthday paid each year
  • Sick leave following probation (20 days per each rolling period each year)
  • Pension contribution is 10% employer from qualifying earnings following auto enrolment after 3 months service
  • Private medical insurance via Vitality after 6 months of service
  • Life assurance (5 x salary) after 6 months service
  • Access to a free Eye voucher with Specsavers and a Flu vaccination with Boots
  • Access to the cycle-to-work scheme
  • Enhanced parental leave

 

About Spyrosoft

Spyrosoft is an authentic, cutting-edge software engineering company, established in 2016. In 2021 and 2022, we were among the fastest growing technology companies in Europe, according to the Financial Times. We were founded by a group of tech experts with established backgrounds in software engineering, who created an ‘engineer-to-engineer’ workplace, powered by enthusiasm, fairness and authentic relationships. Having a unique offering, which bridge the gap between technology and business, we specialise in technology solutions for industry 4.0, automotive, geospatial, healthcare & life sciences, employee experience & education and financial services industries.

Recruitment process

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Different roles have different requirements, so the recruitment process depends on the specific position you are applying for.

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Checking your CV

We read every resume we receive carefully. If you meet our requirements, we will call you to learn more about your expertise and needs.
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Evaluating your qualifications

After an initial phone call, we check your skills with a task related to your position and provide you with feedback afterwards.
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Making an appointment

The next step is a meeting at our office or online, where you can learn more about the team and our work culture from a Spyrosoft manager and/or partner.
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Getting the answer

At Spyrosoft, we contact every person participating in the recruitment process. Upon acceptance, we will provide a list of the next steps.
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