An IT consultancy specialising in providing data-driven solutions in the supply chain sector is seeking a Lead DevOps Engineer to oversee the design, implementation, and optimisation of CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure automation, and deployment processes. The Lead DevOps Engineer will have strong experience in DevOps practices, have worked on major cloud platforms, be skilled in automation and configuration tools, and be proficient in scripting languages. Additionally, the Lead DevOps Engineer will have had previous experience leading technical teams and mentoring engineers. Applications from ex-military personnel are strongly encouraged Key Responsibilities: Lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of DevOps pipelines and automation frameworks Work across multiple teams and projects to promote best practices in continuous integration, delivery, and infrastructure management Manage and optimise cloud environments to ensure security, performance, and cost-effectiveness Collaborate with developers, architects, and system administrators to ensure smooth and reliable deployments Champion infrastructure-as-code and configuration management standards Mentor junior DevOps engineers and contribute to the evolution of team practices and tooling Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement proactive improvements Support day-to-day operations and demonstrate flexibility and adaptability when required Provide general administrative and practical support Co