About Company
Propelling innovation, Career.zycto is a dynamic force in the tech landscape, empowering businesses through cutting-edge solutions and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. We believe in providing our engineers with the autonomy and resources needed to drive transformative change. For a DevOps Engineer, this means direct impact on critical infrastructure, pioneering new tooling, and collaborating with brilliant minds in a supportive environment. Join us to sculpt the future of scalable, resilient systems.
Job Description
We are actively seeking a highly skilled and passionate DevOps Engineer to join our thriving technology team in Glasgow. At Career.zycto, you’ll play a pivotal role in bridging the gap between development and operations, ensuring our software delivery pipelines are efficient, reliable, and secure. This is an exciting opportunity for an engineer who thrives on automating processes, enhancing infrastructure, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement across our product lifecycle.
As a DevOps Engineer, you will be instrumental in designing, implementing, and maintaining our cloud infrastructure (AWS-centric), CI/CD pipelines, and monitoring systems. You’ll work closely with software development teams, providing expertise in deployment strategies, release management, and operational best practices. We’re looking for someone who is not just a problem-solver, but a forward-thinker, always looking for ways to optimize performance, reduce toil, and improve system resilience. Your contributions will directly impact our ability to rapidly deliver high-quality software to our users, ensuring stability and scalability as we continue to grow. You’ll have the opportunity to experiment with new technologies, influence architectural decisions, and champion DevOps principles throughout the organisation. This role offers significant scope for professional development and the chance to work on challenging, impactful projects within a collaborative and supportive environment. If you’re passionate about infrastructure as code, automation, and driving operational excellence, we encourage you to apply and help us shape the future of our technology platform.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain scalable, secure, and highly available cloud infrastructure (primarily AWS).
- Develop and manage robust CI/CD pipelines to automate software builds, testing, and deployments.
- Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
- Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure optimal operational health and uptime.
- Collaborate with development teams to integrate new features, optimize application performance, and resolve production incidents.
- Champion DevOps best practices, including automation, observability, and site reliability engineering principles.
- Manage and optimize containerisation technologies such as Docker and orchestration with Kubernetes.
- Ensure security best practices are integrated into all aspects of our infrastructure and software delivery.
- Participate in on-call rotation to support critical systems (as required).
- Document systems, processes, and procedures for knowledge sharing and operational consistency.
Required Skills
- Proficiency with AWS cloud services (EC2, S3, RDS, VPC, Lambda, etc.)
- Strong experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., GitLab CI, Jenkins, AWS CodePipeline)
- Expertise in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with Terraform or CloudFormation
- Solid understanding of Linux operating systems and shell scripting
- Experience with containerisation (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes)
- Proficiency in a scripting language (Python, Go, Ruby, Bash)
- Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack)
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
- AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional or equivalent certification
- Experience with serverless architectures
- Knowledge of network security principles and practices
- Familiarity with database administration (SQL and NoSQL)
- Prior experience in an agile development environment
Perks & Benefits
- Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses
- Comprehensive health and dental insurance
- Generous pension contribution scheme
- 25 days annual leave plus public holidays
- Flexible working arrangements and support for work-life balance
- Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development (training, certifications)
- Modern office environment in central Glasgow with excellent transport links
- Regular team social events and company-sponsored activities
- Contribution to gym membership or wellness programs
How to Apply
Ready to make a significant impact? We encourage all qualified candidates to apply by clicking the link below. Please ensure your CV highlights your relevant experience in DevOps, cloud platforms, and automation. We look forward to reviewing your application!
