Junior Infrastructure Devops Automation Engineer

Description:

In this role, you will assist our current Infrastructure DevOps Automation Engineer with various project-related tasks, helping to drive innovation and efficiency within our infrastructure. This position offers a unique opportunity to broaden your technical skillset while contributing to a diverse and inclusive team environment. You will report directly to our Engineering & Observability Manager, gaining valuable experience and mentorship in a supportive and collaborative setting.

Key responsibilities:

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  Support, optimise, and continuously improve our existing automation stacks.

• Assist in developing automated integrations with Jira and ServiceNow.

• Help identify and resolve operational gaps within Infrastructure Operations through enhanced automation.

• Contribute to ongoing infrastructure initiatives aimed at enhancing our infrastructure estate.

• Support Security Operations initiatives to strengthen our security posture.

• Identify infrastructure incidents and ensure rapid response, isolation, and remediation.

• Assist with the development of our bespoke platforms.

• Help the Engineering & Observability team achieve internal goals and strategies.

• Ensure DevOps services and components are designed, tested, debugged, verified, and maintained in production deployments across Penguin Random House UK.

What you’ll bring

Essential criteria:

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  Some experience with a scripting language such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.

• Familiarity with deploying Docker containers.

• A modern, engineering-focused mindset.

• A desire to develop and enhance your DevOps skills.

• A passion for automation to create efficiencies across our infrastructure.

• Clear and concise communication skills.

• Self-motivation, drive, and proactivity.

• Ability to remain calm under pressure with proven problem-solving skills.

• A commitment to continuous improvement and teamwork, ensuring the safety of our infrastructure ecosystem.

• Logical problem-solving approach with the ability to influence key business stakeholders.

Preferred criteria:
Previous employment in a related technology role, such as Junior System Administrator, IT Support Technician, or a DevOps Internship or Apprenticeship.

• Experience using GIT for version control.