DevOps/SRE lead - Principal/Senior Principal level

About Us

At Infosys, we are committed to be an equal opportunity employer, and to provide a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.

Infosys is recognized as one of the UK’s top firms by the Financial Times and Forbes due to our client innovations, our cultural diversity and dedicated training and career paths. Management Consulting Magazine named us on their list of Best Firms to Work for. Furthermore, Infosys has been recognized by the Top Employers Institute, a global certification company, for its exceptional standards in employee conditions across Europe for five years in a row.

The Role:

This role combines technical expertise with leadership skills to drive the success of both DevOps and SRE practices within the team. We are seeking a Team Lead with expertise in DevOps and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) is responsible for guiding a team to ensure the seamless integration of development and operations, while maintaining the reliability and scalability of software systems. Key responsibilities include:

1.      Leadership and Mentorship: Lead and mentor a team of engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.

2.      CI/CD Pipelines: Oversee the automation of build, test, and deployment processes to ensure rapid and reliable software delivery.

3.      Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Manage and provision infrastructure using tools like Terraform or Ansible.

4.      Monitoring and Logging: Implement and maintain comprehensive monitoring and logging systems to track application performance and detect issues early.

5.      Collaboration: Promote a culture of collaboration between development and operations teams to improve workflow and communication.

6.      Security: Integrate security practices into the DevOps workflow to ensure secure software development and deployment.

7.      Incident Response: Lead the detection and response to system failures promptly to minimize downtime and impact.

8.      Automation: Develop automated solutions for repetitive tasks to improve efficiency and reduce human error.

9.      Performance Optimization: Ensure applications run efficiently and can scale effectively to meet demand.

10.  Disaster Recovery: Prepare and implement disaster recovery plans to ensure business continuity.

11.  Service Level Objectives (SLOs): Define and measure SLOs to maintain system reliability and meet performance targets.

12.  Project Management: Balance and prioritize team activities, including operational tasks, projects, and reliability improvements

Qualifications:

• Education:
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field
• Experience:

o   10-12 years of experience in software development, operations, or a related field.

o   5+ years of hands-on experience in DevOps and SRE practices, including CI/CD, IaC, monitoring, and automation.

o   Leadership experience: At least 2-3 years in a leadership or managerial role, guiding teams and projects.

o   Strong technical background: Proficiency in relevant tools and technologies (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, Kubernetes, Docker).

o   Excellent communication skills: Ability to foster collaboration between development and operations teams

o   Strong knowledge of Telecommunications domains

• Language Skills:
• Fluent in English (written and spoken) is mandatory.
• Knowledge of Dutch is a plus.
• Soft Skills:
• Strong leadership skills and stakeholder management.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Proactive and results oriented.

What We Offer:

·       Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

·       Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.

·       Flexible work hours and the possibility of hybrid work.

·       A collaborative and innovative work environment with a team of industry experts.

Why Join Us?

·       At Infosys, we believe in empowering all individuals, regardless of gender, background, or experience level. Women represented 22.2% of our Board and 39.3% of our workforce, that spans over 156 different nationalities and more than 56 countries worldwide.

·       We make investments in key initiatives that support our mission of driving gender equality across our business through custom programs for our consultants such as Advance and Everywoman, offering skill-building workshops, and cross-company network events connecting women, businesses, and organizations all over the world.

·       We foster a supportive environment with employee resource groups dedicated to various aspects of diversity and inclusion, including multicultural ERG (employee resource group) focusing on; Family Matters, Health and Wellness, Disabilities, and LGBTQ, ensuring everyone feels valued and supported.

·       Be part of a diverse and inclusive team that thrives on innovation and collaboration. Discover our DE&I values further here.