Discover a world of endless possibilities with Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a distinguished global academic publisher and assessment organisation proudly affiliated with the prestigious University of Cambridge. We are looking for a Senior DevOps Engineer to work within our Customer Solution team. Working as part of a small DevOps team, you will be responsible for introducing processes, tools, and methodologies to balance needs throughout the software development life cycle, from coding and deployment, to maintenance and updates. You will also work closely with our development team to deploy and manage code changes, and with operations staff to ensure that systems are up and running smoothly.   Why Cambridge? At Cambridge, our unwavering commitment is to excel in education, learning, and research on a global scale. With a presence in over 170 countries, we empower millions of individuals, unlocking their potential and enabling their success. From dedicated teachers shaping young minds to visionary researchers pushing the boundaries of knowledge, we embody a relentless pursuit of enlightenment, curiosity, and understanding. We embrace change as an opportunity for growth and progress, constantly adapting to meet the evolving needs of our customers. Collaboration and attentive listening are at the heart of our journey, as we work hand in hand with our customers and each other to innovate and discover more effective ways to achieve our goals. We believe people thrive in an environment where Trust and Empowerment are at the forefront, which is why all our new team members are provided regularisation on their first day so they can start #PursuingPotential from day one. Joining Cambridge means becoming a part of an extraordinary institution renowned worldwide. Beyond that, you'll become a part of a vibrant and forward-thinking community that transcends tradition, fostering a culture of continuous growth and personal development. Here, we provide the right environment for you to thrive, supporting your professional journey and empowering you to reach your highest potential, that is why our pay philosophy is intricately tied to your skills and competencies, ensuring that your compensation aligns with the unique value you bring to the role you are applying for.   What can you get from Cambridge? In this role, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues from diverse branches, expanding your horizons and enriching your understanding of different cultures. We value your wellbeing and offer stability, fostering your professional and personal growth through internal and external activities and training sessions to help enrich your skillset. Enjoy work-life balance flexibility through our range of options, including flexible schedules, hybrid work arrangements, and generous paid leave. As a regular employee on Day One, you'll have access to comprehensive healthcare benefits, ensuring your peace of mind with coverage for dependents, group life insurance, and robust well-being programs.  

What makes you the ideal candidate in this role? The ideal candidate will have proven experience with AWS DevSecOps tooling (version control, continuous integration/deployment, unit testing, infrastructure as code).You will be familiar with Bash, Python or Java and experience in the use of configuration management automation tools such as Puppet (or other tools) in creating continuous delivery systems. In addition to having the relevant technical skills and experience, you will be a team player, with the ability to clearly explaining solutions to complex problems and demonstrate the ability to transfer that knowledge to team members.   Key responsibilities include:

Collaborate closely with the team on new and ongoing projects, providing technical support and troubleshooting for infrastructure and platform issues.

Offer automated solutions for repetitive tasks and assist in debugging applications when needed.

Research and develop alternative solutions to update outdated technology stacks, while designing and maintaining infrastructure.

Develop and maintain Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CICD) pipelines to streamline processes.

Ensure the uptime and security of infrastructure and services by testing and applying patches, implementing security measures, and monitoring costs and anomalies

Work alongside the development teams to enhance build quality and implement the relevant tools to introduce best practices.

  The following will help you be an ideal candidate for this post:

5+ years AWS experience

Strong Linux knowledge

Excellent understanding of Python, Bash, and Java

Specialist knowledge in at least 1 of these areas: CI/CD pipelines, containers, serverless, security, test automation

Excellent knowledge of cloud computing infrastructure and automation (especially AWS)

Solid working experience in using Infrastructure-as-code practices (AWS CloudFormation or Terraform)

Experience in containers and container orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, AWS ECS)

Ideally 1 AWS certification (DevOps Engineer, SysOps Administrator, Solutions Architect)

Working experience in AWS Lambda and Step Functions

A nice to have, cloud-native security in particular SecDevOps

  If you're curious to learn (we are an education and research publishing organisation after all), and a perfect mix of self-starter and team player we invite you to pursue your potential with us.