Senior DevOps Engineer

About Us

Transreport is a technology company focusing on improving the passenger experience across multiple transport modes and geographies. As an organisation with its roots in UK Rail, Transreport has developed ground-breaking technologies to improve the health and safety of transport employees and passengers alike, whilst ensuring that the customer experience is central to how transport operators deliver their services.

At Transreport, we develop innovative technology solutions that make travel accessible for all. We are a young and driven team, passionate about our mission to develop technology that positively impacts society by working towards a much more equal travel experience for all.

We are well backed by two leading VC organisations and we have also won financial awards from the Department of Transport in recognition of the innovation we are bringing to the UK transport sector.

Join us on an exciting journey and become a member of our growing team.

Our culture

Key aspects of our culture here at Transreport:

• Open and transparent, we share knowledge & experience, and encourage everyone to contribute so we can all learn together.
• We actively encourage and support self-development
• We are respectful to everyone’s opinions
• We all work together, collaborating effectively across teams, departments and locations.
• We strive for best-practice in all we do: treating our clients fairly and communicating transparently across colleagues, associates and business partners

Transreport Values for Senior Tech Talent

Innovative Thinking

We value individuals who are constantly exploring new technologies, methodologies, and practices to push the boundaries of what’s possible, driving forward our technological capabilities and competitive edge.

Deep Technical Expertise

A strong foundation and continuous growth in specific technical domains are crucial. We seek professionals who are recognized for their expertise and are committed to staying at the forefront of technological advancements.

Collaboration and Communication

The ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders is essential. We appreciate those who can bridge the gap between tech and business, fostering mutual understanding and alignment.

Problem-Solving Mindset

Facing challenges with a solution-oriented approach, leveraging technical skills to devise effective, efficient, and innovative solutions to complex problems is highly valued.

Adaptability

The tech landscape is ever-evolving, and so is our business. Professionals who can quickly adapt to new technologies, tools, and business directions while maintaining high performance are ideal for our team.

Values Less Aligned with Our Needs

Technology for Technology’s Sake

While passion for technology is important, applying technology without a clear business case or user benefit does not align with our goals. We prioritize practical, impactful tech solutions.

Working in Isolation

Though deep work and focus are valuable, complete isolation from the rest of the team or organization limits the potential impact of technical contributions. We believe in the power of collaboration and knowledge sharing.

Resistance to Broader Learning

Professionals who focus solely on their technical niche without considering the broader business context may miss opportunities to drive meaningful impact. A holistic understanding of how tech contributes to business goals is crucial.

Inflexibility

Being wedded to specific technologies, methodologies, or practices at the expense of adaptability can hinder innovation and responsiveness to changing business needs.

Limited Communicative Clarity

Technical expertise alone is not enough. The inability to effectively communicate ideas, challenges, and solutions to a broader audience can significantly diminish the value of technical contributions.

Tasks

About the Role

Location: London, Hybrid

Salary range: £75,000 - £90,000 per annum

As a member of our DevOps team, you will:

• build & optimise our platforms to accelerate delivery speed
• maintain, support & monitor our production services
• plan & implement complex changes to live systems

We use a modern tech stack built primarily on AWS, managing resources via Terraform, and using Kubernetes to host our application servers. Releases to our platforms are managed using CircleCI.

Growth & Learning Opportunities

This role provides exceptional opportunities for anyone that wants to accelerate a career in DevOps and platform engineering. Our team works at a high standard with a wide array of technologies, and our organisational structure provides new joiners with the opportunity to take on responsibility quickly.

Requirements

• About You

We are looking for someone with at least two years of commercial experience with platform and pipeline management (e.g. DevOps or equivalent role).

We expect you to:

• be passionate about technology and actively participate to technical discussions
• positively contribute to Transreport’s culture
• be proficient with any common programming or scripting language
• proven experience working as a Senior DevOps Engineer or similar role with a focus on Kubernetes and Terraform development. We are counting experience in itself, not the years.
• Familiarity with Ruby is preferable
• have solid understanding of Linux or UNIX-like operating systems
• have solid understanding of infrastructure as code concepts and be proficient with Terraform at creating and managing resources
• have professional experience and confidence with containerised applications and Kubernetes
• have strong investigation and troubleshooting skills (e.g. exploring application logs to figure out an issue’s root cause, identifying performance bottlenecks from monitoring tools)
• have solid understanding of the software development lifecycle and be able to implement, maintain and improve pipeline configurations to achieve the designed requirements
• to have excellent communication and collaboration skills

Familiarity with the following technologies is not essential but would help a candidate’s application:

• Ruby on Rails
• Cloud-native software architectures
• Network and security concepts
• GitOps concepts
• Honeybadger
• CircleCI
• Prometheus & Grafana

Benefits

Employee Benefits/Perks of the Job:

Private medical insurance for you and your children after the probationary period

• Tech & Cycle Scheme
• Company Pension Scheme
• Free Flu Jab for you and your family members
• 20 days holiday per annum plus UK Bank Holidays
• 10 days nonconsecutive sick leave with full payment per annum
• Flexible working hours and fully remote working mode arrangement to promote work-life balance
• Discretionary Bonus (Dependent upon organisational and individual performance)
• Upscaling and training opportunities, assisting you to stay up to date and explore new skills
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment that values diversity and teamwork
• Unique policies that value diversity and inclusion, including volunteering policy so you can pursue external interests
• Opportunities for growth and advance your career within the company, or switch between technologies and projects
• Mentorship program where senior software engineers are paired with other members of the team to provide guidance and support.
• A budget for learning resources, courses, and books to support your continuous learning and growth within the company after the probationary period

We acknowledge that prospective candidates may have reservations about applying for a role if they don't meet all the requirements or have experienced an extended career break. However, we want to assure you that if you believe you are well-suited for the position and can demonstrate transferable experience, we strongly encourage you to apply. Please don't let the absence of a few checkboxes discourage you from seizing this opportunity.

We welcome individuals from diverse backgrounds and career paths. Your qualifications and potential are highly valued and respected by our company. We actively seek applicants who can make meaningful contributions to our team's success.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme
We are a disability confident employer and encourage applications from disabled candidates. We recognise that some candidates may require reasonable adjustments during the interview process and are committed to making these adjustments.

Our goal is to create an inclusive and accessible workplace for all, and we value lived experience. We offer disabled applicants the option of requesting that their application is considered under the terms of our Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS). To be invited to interview or assessment under this scheme, you must show

• in your supporting statements that you meet the minimum criteria for the role.
• Simply complete the declaration question when you apply for the job

If you do not wish to apply under the GIS, but do require us to make reasonable adjustments at interview, then please let us know what those adjustments will be.

A request under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme does not guarantee you a job. At interview, the best candidate will be offered the post.

We are committed to ensuring accessibility for all candidates. If you require the job description in an alternative format, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us.