Average Dev Ops Engineer salary in the UK

Job Title: Senior Sysadmin / Ops Location: Oxford Road, Manchester Salary: £46,735 - £57,422 per annum depending on experience Job type: Full Time (1 FTE), Permanent. Closing date: 06/05/2025. The University of Manchester: The University is a global institution known for innovation and world firsts, with 25 Nobel Prize winners. The computer revolution started here in 1948 when a machine known affectionately as 'The Baby', ran its first stored program. The celebrated wartime codebreaker Alan Turing worked on this computer during his time at Manchester. The University has committed to becoming one of the world's leading research institutions through one of the largest investments in facilities ever seen at a UK university, with £750 million spent so far and another £1 billion to follow. Research IT (RIT) and the Research Platforms Team: The research community at the University carries out world-leading research in many areas - beacons include advanced materials, industrial biotechnology and cancer treatments. RIT is a fast growing, can-do group within IT Services (ITS) which delivers specialist, e-research capabilities which are critical to the success of that research. This role is within the Research Platforms Team, around 25 technical IT specialists - and growing - many with a research background themselves. We develop and support e-infrastructure platforms for the University research community including: high-throughput (HTCondor) and high-performance (HPC) computing; a dedicated research VM platform; data management and storage; edge computing; and highly-secure platforms for hosting/processing sensitive data. Provision is via both on-site hardware and use of off-site, commercial cloud resources (e.g., AWS). About This Role: The successful candidate will focus on the development and support of the research VM platform, our edge compute service and potentially HTCondor. In particular: provisioning of mainly Linux, but also some MS Windows, VMs and template creation;operational maintenance and security of VMs, and user support;design, build and operational support of dedicated, computational and data storage edge compute platforms for individual research groups;development and operational support of our HTCondor service It is expected that the role will be approximately: 50% technical; 50% user support and engagement with the research community. You Will Have - Essential: Previous relevant work experience.An in-depth knowledge of the Linux operating system, including administration and support.A good working knowledge of: data storage protocols (e.g., NFS, SMB); networking (TCP/IP, firewalls, routing); VMs and containers (e.g., Apptainer/Singularity).Experience of using at least one high-level programming language (e.g., BASH, Perl or Python).The ability to work as an effective part of a team and to establish productive relationships with academics, researchers, technical and non-technical IT staff and research support staff.Enthusiasm and initiative: the capacity to anticipate problems and find solutions; the ability to see opportunities and take advantage of them; and a can-do approach to work as it arises.Good communication and presentation skills.A keen appetite to learn new skills and technologies. You will Have - Desirable: A good working knowledge of the MS Windows operating system, including administration and support.Experience working within an academic research environment.An understanding of the storage and computational infrastructure and capability of at least one major cloud provider.Experience using (or administering) a HTC (or HPC) platform.Experience in stakeholder management and engagement in providing services. Benefits: 29 days annual leave allowance, plus Christmas/New Year closure.Pension scheme membership.Hybrid working (the team is usually on campus 2 or 3 days a week).Well-being programme including fitness and sports facilities.Learning and development opportunities.Season ticket loans for public transport.Cycle to Work Scheme.Workplace nursery scheme.Staff recognition schemes.Staff discounts on a range of products and services including travel and high street savings. As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit. Our University is positive about flexible working. Hybrid working arrangements may be considered. Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies. Any CVs submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift. Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to complete an application form. Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Systems engineering, Senior Network administrator, Senior Systems analyst, Senior System Ops, Senior IT Support Specialist, Senior IT Support, Senior IT Support Technician, Senior Systems Administrator, DevOps Engineer, Senior DevOps Engineer may also be considered.

We're looking for an experienced Securities Finance Dev Engineer to join our team focused on onboarding a new Global Securities Finance trading application. You will collaborate with teams globally to implement key project activities such as data migration, security configuration, custom reporting (Power BI), and integrating new collateral management services Key Responsibilities:Onboard new trading and collateral management applicationsWork on data migration, security configuration, and test executionBuild custom reports using Power BIIntegrate with other applications and manage data interfacesConsolidate existing applications into a unified squadCandidate Profile:Essential:Essential: 5+ years in a Dev role, preferably within Financial MarketsExperience: Fixed Income trading, Power BI, automation scripting, vendor support, SQL/Sybase databases, AzureDevOps, ITIL processes, and agile methodologiesStrong ability to build relationships and manage IT risk controls Consolidation of existing Global1 Securities Finance applicationsPay: £85-115k + Bonus + BenefitsLocation: LondonHybrid: Yes, 2 days on siteIf this role is of interest, please share your CV and contact details for a call.Kind Regards, Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

Tittle: Communication Engineer / Messaging Ops Support EngineerContract Length: 12 MonthsLocation: Chester Working Pattern: Full Time (need out of hours support) Rate: Highly competitive rate available for suitable candidates Are you ready to make an impact in the Unified Communications arena? We are seeking a dynamic and skilled Operations Support Analyst / Messaging Ops Support Engineer to join our team! If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for technology, this is the perfect opportunity for you! Required Skills & Experience: Experience with Microsoft Lync/Skype/Teams (IM, Online-Meeting w/content sharing, Persistent Chat Rooms, Mobile IM, B2B Federation, P2P Audio/Video, Audio conferencing & Softphone/Enterprise VoicePersistent chat - symphony linux based - in the cloud.Familiarity with the Cisco UC Suite, including Teams, Jabber, and WebEx.Experienced in infrastructure to support symphony.Strong experience in Microsoft PowerShell and other scripting technologies.Proficiency with monitoring tools such as Splunk and SCOM.Ability to effectively interface with key software/hardware partners such as Microsoft, Cisco, Smarsh, Mattermost, Integrated Research, and Red Hat Solid understanding of Active Directory, SQL databases, and networking technologies.Experience with Linux servers and virtual platforms.Excellent problem-solving skills with a knack for troubleshooting.Strong communication skills to effectively interface with key software and hardware partners.Experience with ITIL principles and incident, change, and problem management disciplines is a plus. Key Responsibilities: Support and manage our Unified Communications collaboration environment, ensuring seamless day-to-day operations.Handle critical client escalations and oversee production changes and infrastructure deployments.Execute processes to support IT infrastructure and deliver top-notch IT services that meet business needs.Monitor, measure, and report on application performance, ensuring they meet availability and capacity demands.Collaborate with Architecture and Engineering teams for solution planning, testing, and troubleshooting.Facilitate problem resolution throughout the information system lifecycle and document root causes for future prevention.Provide on-call support, covering nights and weekends as needed. Desired Skills: ITIL Certification is a plus! Why Join Us? Be part of a vibrant team dedicated to innovation and excellence.Work in a supportive environment that encourages professional growth.Enjoy a highly competitive rate and additional perks that come with this role. If you're excited about the prospect of supporting a cutting-edge Unified Communications environment and possess the skills we're looking for, we want to hear from you! Join us in making a difference and enhancing our operational capabilities. Apply now to seize this fantastic opportunity! Your future awaits! Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.