We are Data Services, our mission is to unlock the value of data by delivering high-quality, reliable, and secure data services that are accessible, understandable, and actionable. We continuously evolve our offerings, using modern cloud-based technologies, and cultivate strong partnerships to help our colleagues in the Bank navigate the complexities of a data-driven world and achieve their strategic objectives.​

Job description

The Bank is on its journey to a cloud Data Platform.  As we grow, we are evolving our operating model to build and maintain our analytical services more optimally. We are seeking a skilled DevOps Engineer with a good understanding and proficiency in cloud Data Platforms, particularly with Azure, Terraform, and GitHub experience.

You will be an important cog in the technical implementation, building and maintaining services of the Data Platform.  

Your knowledge and skills will ensure that we deliver a modern toolkit to ensure that Bank has the analytical capabilities it needs.

Role Requirements

You will:

• Have a good DevOps background, and experience in cloud Data Platforms.  You must follow a good development lifecycle, be able to communicate well both verbally and in writing. 
• Be equipped with the right technical skills - Azure applications, GitHub and Terraform key for this role.  An approach which prefers to automate will be necessary too.  You will utilise your knowledge and skills to support and maintain the platform, including ensuing it is secure and compliant.
• Respond to incidents, manage change and investigate problems to a satisfactory conclusion, whilst minimising disruption and ensuring service continuity.
• Work as part of a team, offering and receiving help and support so that the team meet their goals. You will engage with a variety of colleagues across the Bank both within and outside of technology, so you must be comfortable having both technical and non-technical discussions and producing comprehensive documentation.

Minimum Criteria:

• DevOps background with experience in Data Platforms and Cloud Infrastructure.
• Experience in integrating Terraform into CI/CD pipelines using tools like GitHub Actions to automate deployment workflows.
• Working knowledge of many Azure Data Services and associated applications, including (but not limited to) Azure Databricks, Azure Data Factory, Azure Monitor, Azure Data Lake Storage, Azure Identity Management.
• Demonstrable experience with monitoring, alerting, and performance tuning in cloud environments.
• Ability to understand and maintain existing Terraform code repositories and create new ones.
• Proficiency in scripting and coding languages such as Python, Powershell or Bash to automate tasks and manage infrastructure.

Essential Criteria

In addition to the technical skills above:

• Very good communication and collaboration skills.
• Good experience and knowledge of the development lifecycle.
• A commitment to continuous learning and adaptability to stay updated with the latest technologies and methodologies in the DevOps field.

Desirable Criteria

It would be advantageous to also have:

• Azure Administrator and / or DevOps Engineer certifications.
• Hands-on experience of Agile/Scrum.
• Experience / knowledge of a variety of Azure platform applications such as Purview, API Management (APIM), PowerBI.

Further info

We do not expect new joiners to have skills across all the technical areas we are looking towards, but we do want you to enjoy learning and will support you to fill technical gaps.

The job will work on flexible hours, but you will be part of a rota, so at times your working hours may be more rigid.  

If you are a motivated and skilled Data Platform DevOps Engineer with expertise in Azure, Terraform, and GitHub, we encourage you to apply for this challenging and rewarding position.