JOB SUMMARY

Defence Digital ensures our Armed Forces remain among the most technologically advanced in the world. We do this by putting innovative and effective technology into the hands of over 200,000 users, from the boardroom to the front line.
We lead on cutting-edge data science, automation, and cyber security at scale. Our mission goes beyond the battlefield by leading humanitarian efforts and driving digital innovation that impacts lives across the globe.
Defence Digital forms part of Strategic Command which manages the MOD’s joint capabilities for the Army, RAF, and Royal Navy.
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This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Join Defence Digital as a Senior DevOps Engineer and become part of a team that delivers automated software components forming part of our development operations toolchain. In this pivotal role, you will transform technical requirements into DevOps processes, build complex stories independently, manage live test environments, and identify and resolve issues that prevent delivery.
As a Senior DevOps Engineer, you will operate at a level requiring significant technical autonomy and leadership. Your primary responsibility involves transforming complex technical requirements into robust DevOps processes that enhance our software delivery capabilities.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

We’ll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

• Programming and software build (software engineering)
• Service support
• Systems integration
• Prototyping

HYBRID WORKING

Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and home-based working. This is a non-contractual arrangement where all employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in office, subject to capacity. Requirements to attend other locations for official business, or work in another MOD office will also count towards this level of attendance. Applicants can request further information regarding how this may work in their team from the Vacancy Holder (see advert for contact details).
The post does not offer relocation expenses.
External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.
Please Note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.
Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.
Any move to MOD from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/.
The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use of all tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment however some exemptions are in place, please refer to local guidance. The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments.
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TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Programming and software build (software engineering)
• Service support
• Systems integration
• prototyping
  For more information on the Devops Engineer profession please see the Government Digital and Data Framework; Devops Engineer

NATIONALITY REQUIREMENTS

Open to UK nationals only.

TYPE OF ROLE

Architecture and Data
Digital
Information Technology

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Transform technical requirements into effective DevOps processes
• Build and manage complex technical stories independently
• Oversee live test environment management and maintenance
• Identify and resolve delivery-preventing issues proactively
  For more information on the Devops Engineer profession please see the Government Digital and Data Framework;
  Devops Engineer

To be successful in the role of Senior Devops Engineer you will bring experience of;

• Strong technical proficiency in designing, developing, and testing complex programs and systems, with a keen eye for identifying and resolving faults.
• A deep understanding of information security principles and the ability to embed security controls into solutions from the outset.
• Experience in process optimisation, including identifying inefficiencies and implementing improvements to enhance development workflows.
• Familiarity with modern standards approaches and the ability to apply these principles to practical work.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with a proven ability to engage with stakeholders, gather user needs, and translate them into effective solutions