Software Architect - DevOps Lead

September 19

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Leidos

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Defense • Intel • Sensors • Health Systems • Enterprise IT

10,000+

Description

• Provide architecture skills and review solution designs as part of the delivery and growth processes • Lead from a technology perspective over the Release Train working across all teams to remove barriers help eliminate dependencies and risks and ensure the best Agile practices are followed • Work with delivery teams to design and implement and integrate modern, scalable products using a range of new and emerging technologies • Lead on all development and deployment solution aspects including creating pipeline processes and providing your deep technical expertise to Leidos programme teams • Collaborate with customers on all aspects of deployment and delivery including the assurance and integration of services to meet the needs of multiple lines of business • Recognise and exploit business opportunity by leveraging architecture and design best practice • Communicate effectively across organisational, technical and political boundaries, understanding the context

Requirements

• In-depth experience with and detailed knowledge of both waterfall and agile software development methodologies • Expertise in breaking down deliverables via epics and stories to ensure traceability of requirements both functional and non functional over the delivery • Understanding of DevOps tooling including Jira, Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins and other pipeline technologies • Experience with software engineering best practices for: Java, Python, BPEL • Experience of containerisation concepts and tools such as Docker and Kubernetes (AKS) • Experience of system integration methodologies • Experience of API development and management, including rigorous test and assurance processes • Good general knowledge of Networking Technologies including load balancing and firewalls • Excellent knowledge of Windows Server Environments, including OS build, AD, DNS, DHCP and GP from design to implementation and support • Excellent knowledge of Linux Environments including network administration, and networking protocols/functions (e.g., HTTP, HTTPS, SSL/TLS, SMTP, DNS) • Good general knowledge of Microsoft Stack technologies such as MS SQL, MS System Centre, Office365, MS Exchange & CLI tooling such as PowerShell • Database technologies including MySQL, PostgreSQL and Cassandra • Experience with Web Services, APIs and Data Distribution Protocols • Excellent analysis and problem solving skills, taking ownership of complex incidents ensuring these are resolved to the satisfaction of the customer • Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills

Benefits

• Contributory Pension Scheme • Private Medical Insurance • 33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays) • Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme)