Senior DevOps Engineer job at Watford Full Time

This forward-thinking education provider is committed to high standards, strong compliance, and continuous improvement. They want someone credible and confident who can work across teams, challenge when needed, and help raise quality consistently.

The Organisation

This forward-thinking education provider is committed to creating a positive, inclusive workplace where every member of staff can thrive. Their focus is on empowering people, strengthening leadership capability, and driving meaningful organisational change aligned to their long-term vision.

Role Purpose

• Support the delivery, development and improvement of DevOps services, systems and IT projects.
• Provide senior technical support across key applications so staff and students have reliable systems for teaching, learning and day-to-day work.
• Help develop junior DevOps staff, improve processes and support wider digital transformation projects.

Role Responsibilities

• Act as the technical specialist for key applications, databases, MIS systems and integrations.
• Support major IT projects, including the development of a new data warehouse.
• Provide 3rd line support for applications, systems, incidents, upgrades, patching and fault resolution.
• Build, maintain and optimise databases using tools such as SQL Server, MySQL and PostgreSQL.
• Keep systems, code, configurations and technical processes properly documented.
• Mentor DevOps Application Engineers and help improve team knowledge, skills and service delivery.

Essential Requirements

• Good understanding of Azure design, not just AWS, because Azure is set up and managed differently.
• Relevant qualification in IT, Computing or Business Administration.
• Around 5+ years’ experience in a senior IT, MIS, DevOps or technical systems role.
• Strong experience with Azure DevOps, Jira and Microsoft-based systems.
• Strong communication, organisation, problem-solving and customer service skills.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave and pension scheme.
• Professional development opportunities to support continued growth.
• Inclusive, supportive environment that values innovation and wellbeing.
• Access to staff discounts and health & wellbeing initiatives.

Don’t wait, apply today and be part of an inspiring educational environment that transforms lives! We have multiple jobs across this region currently so even if this one isn’t quite right for you, we’d love to hear from you regardless.

Important Notice

Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company. If this role isn’t quite right, we welcome your CV and a call to explore other opportunities.

We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Dovetail and Slate Ltd (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.

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Because education matters.

Dovetail and Slate Limited.

Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency.