Senior DevOps Engineer

Dovetail & Slate
United Kingdom
Today
£45,000 – £50,000 pa

Salary

£45,000 – £50,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Senior
Education
Degree
Posted
6 May 2026 (Today)

Benefits

Generous annual leave Pension scheme Professional development opportunities Inclusive, supportive environment Staff discounts Health & wellbeing initiatives

This forward-thinking education provider is committed to high standards, strong compliance, and continuous improvement. They want someone credible and confident who can work across teams, challenge when needed, and help raise quality consistently.

The Organisation

This forward-thinking education provider is committed to creating a positive, inclusive workplace where every member of staff can thrive. Their focus is on empowering people, strengthening leadership capability, and driving meaningful organisational change aligned to their long-term vision.

Role Purpose

Support the delivery, development and improvement of DevOps services, systems and IT projects.

Provide senior technical support across key applications so staff and students have reliable systems for teaching, learning and day-to-day work.

Help develop junior DevOps staff, improve processes and support wider digital transformation projects.

Role Responsibilities

Act as the technical specialist for key applications, databases, MIS systems and integrations.

Support major IT projects, including the development of a new data warehouse.

Provide 3rd line support for applications, systems, incidents, upgrades, patching and fault resolution.

Build, maintain and optimise databases using tools such as SQL Server, MySQL and PostgreSQL.

Keep systems, code, configurations and technical processes properly documented.

Mentor DevOps Application Engineers and help improve team knowledge, skills and service delivery.

Essential Requirements

Degree or relevant Level 3 qualification in Computing, IT or Business Administration.

Strong DevOps experience using tools such as Jira and Azure DevOps.

Excellent technical knowledge of SQL, T-SQL, databases, Microsoft Server, SharePoint and Power Platform.

At least 5 years' senior DevOps or senior MIS experience in a large education setting.

Strong problem-solving, communication, customer service, organisation and mentoring skills.

Benefits

Generous annual leave and pension scheme.

Professional development opportunities to support continued growth.

Inclusive, supportive environment that values innovation and wellbeing.

Access to staff discounts and health & wellbeing initiatives.

Don't wait, apply today and be part of an inspiring educational environment that transforms lives! We have multiple jobs across this region currently so even if this one isn't quite right for you, we'd love to hear from you regardless.

Important Notice

Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company. If this role isn't quite right, we welcome your CV and a call to explore other opportunities.

We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

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Because education matters.

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