Senior DevOps Engineer at Nearform - £75k+ UK in Columbus

About Nearform

Nearform is an independent team of data & AI experts, engineers, and designers who build intelligent digital solutions and capability at pace. We create AI-enabled solutions that enhance digital experiences, empower developers, and deliver measurable results. In these ways, we partner with ambitious enterprises to deliver enduring impact.

Our deep expertise in solving the world's most complex digital problems, along with our collaborative, people-first approach, enables enterprises to build breakthrough products and modernise legacy systems by unleashing the power of AI.

Today, our team of 500 experts in 20+ countries is trusted by leading enterprises including Lululemon, Puma, Sun Life, Starbucks, Travelex, Virgin Media O2, and Walmart.

As part of our Engineering function, you will work closely with clients to translate complex business requirements into innovative digital products. Whether you are a Senior Engineer, Tech Lead, or DevOps Engineer, you will collaborate with distributed teams, leveraging cutting-edge technologies to build secure, high-performance applications. Our Nearform engineers are known for building high quality, scalable solutions that solve real world problems.

About the Senior DevOps Engineer Role

As a Senior DevOps Engineer at Nearform, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining cloud infrastructure to support scalable and reliable applications. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Developing and managing cloud-based infrastructure on AWS.
• Creating and maintaining deployment architectures and continuous delivery pipelines.
• Designing high-availability and fault-tolerant solutions for applications.
• Implementing monitoring frameworks, including dashboards, alerts, and escalation processes.
• Automating infrastructure provisioning and management using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Managing containerized applications and orchestrating deployments using Kubernetes.
• Ensuring security best practices are applied across CI/CD pipelines, cloud infrastructure, and microservices.
• Optimizing system performance and scalability through observability and proactive monitoring.
• Collaborating with development teams to streamline deployment workflows and improve DevOps processes.
• Advising clients on best practices for cloud infrastructure, deployment automation, and system security.
• Engaging in technical discussions with stakeholders and supporting project execution to ensure timely delivery.
• Assisting with the analysis of client requirements.
• Working with and supporting Technical Leaders in project execution and timely delivery.
• Collaborating with client teams.

What We Are Looking For

• Significant experience delivering at a Senior Engineer level — typically at least 6 years' commercial experience.
• Practical experience and knowledge of developing real-world solutions.
• Practical experience of delivering in an agile environment.
• Strong experience managing and automating cloud-based infrastructure on AWS.
• Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Hands-on experience with containerization and orchestration tools, ideally Kubernetes (K8s).
• Experience developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, ideally with GitHub Actions or Jenkins.
• Scripting and automation expertise, preferably with Python.
• Experience with observability tools and monitoring frameworks for system performance optimization.
• Solid understanding of security best practices across cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and microservices.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Professional proficiency in English.

Benefits & Perks

• Annual Company Bonus — We all help Nearform hit company goals, so we all receive a share of the profits on an annual basis in line with company performance.
• Work Remotely and Flexibly — We have a genuine dedication to work/life balance. Our flexible working culture allows you to work around what matters — school run, no problem!
• Paid Time Off Package — We offer annual leave of 25 days plus public holidays. We also offer sick leave, marriage leave, and many more.
• Remote Working Allowance — Every 2 years, you will have a budget of up to €1,250 (equivalent in GBP) to help you set up a comfortable and productive workspace, in addition to essential equipment provided by Nearform when you join.
• Training and Development Allowance — Nearform is committed to supporting and investing in employees' ongoing learning and professional development. You will be encouraged to pursue relevant learning opportunities that support your growth and the growth of others, subject to manager approval.
• Healthcare — We offer additional private healthcare. If you wish to learn more about the plan offered, feel free to reach out to our team.
• Pension & Insurances — We offer a pension match of up to 5% and Income Protection and Death in Service for peace of mind.

Our Interview Process

• Talent Call (30 mins via Zoom)
  An introductory conversation with a member of our Talent Team to learn more about your background, experience, and career goals. We'll also provide a high-level overview of Nearform and answer any questions you may have. This step helps us assess initial alignment.
• Technical Assessment (1 hour via Zoom)
  A live coding challenge with one of our trained interviewers. You'll be asked to build a working solution to a problem via screen sharing, demonstrating your DevOps engineering expertise, problem-solving ability, and coding best practices in a real-time environment.
• Hiring Manager Interview (45 mins via Zoom)
  A conversation with a Hiring Manager focused on your approach to teamwork, client collaboration, and problem-solving in an enterprise development setting. We'll also share more details about Nearform and the potential projects you may join.

There may also be an additional interview with the client depending on the project.

Ready to Join Us?

If you're passionate about building high-quality applications, solving complex challenges, and driving innovation in enterprise development, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now via our careers page at Nearform and be part of a team that values technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning.

As part of our recruitment process, we conduct manual and electronic identity verification checks to confirm the identity of prospective employees.

Nearform is committed to shaping a better world in all that we do. Our global team is built based on respect, inclusivity, diversity, and excellence.

If you require any adjustments to the interview process as part of your application, please let someone from our Talent Team know so they can help.

Our salary range starts from £75,000 + bonus & benefits and will be discussed during the initial interview based on your experience.