Lead DevOps Engineer

Lead DevOps Engineer

Posted 1 week ago by Anson McCade

Negotiable
Outside
Hybrid
Solihull, England, United Kingdom

Summary: The Lead DevOps Engineer role in Solihull involves guiding the rollout of new CI/CD toolchains and modern delivery practices as part of a major digital transformation for a global client. This position is a 3-month contract, offering the opportunity to lead technical implementations and coach engineering teams. The role requires a seasoned professional who is passionate about driving transformation and delivering impactful results.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the technical implementation of new CI/CD toolchain components
  • Support squads with adoption and best practices
  • Coach engineers and embed modern DevOps ways of working
  • Contribute to knowledge sharing and team upskilling

Key Skills:

  • Experience with Kubernetes, Helm, Docker, Terraform, GitLab CI, ArgoCD, and OpenShift
  • Strong leadership and coaching abilities
  • Proven track record in implementing CI/CD practices
  • Ability to drive transformation and deliver impactful results

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Solihull

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Lead DevOps Engineer

Solihull

3 month Contract

Outside IR35

A global client is driving a major digital transformation, and we’re looking for a Lead DevOps Engineer to guide the rollout of new CI/CD toolchains and modern delivery practices.

Key Details:

  • Outside IR35
  • Hybrid – 2 days a week in Solihull
  • 3-month contract (with potential extension)
  • Start: August
  • Day rate: Competitive
  • Tech stack: Kubernetes | Helm | Docker | Terraform | GitLab CI | ArgoCD | OpenShift

What you’ll do:

  • Lead the technical implementation of new CI/CD toolchain components
  • Support squads with adoption and best practices
  • Coach engineers and embed modern DevOps ways of working
  • Contribute to knowledge sharing and team upskilling

If you’re a seasoned DevOps Engineer who enjoys leading teams, driving transformation, and delivering impact, this could be the perfect next step.

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