Description:

ZigZag Global is seeking a Lead DevOps Engineer for their SaaS product hosted on Microsoft Azure.
This is a permanent, full-time, remote position based in the UK, and candidates must have the right to work in the UK without visa sponsorship.
The Lead DevOps Engineer will be part of a small, remotely distributed DevOps Team that collaborates closely with the wider Platform team.
Responsibilities include designing, implementing, maintaining, and supporting ZigZag’s infrastructure and application architecture.
The role involves managing scalable and secure infrastructure solutions, continuous integration and deployment, configuration management, monitoring and alerting, security and compliance, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
The ideal candidate will embody the company’s values of Start-up Spirit, Human Heart, and Grown-up Mindset.

Requirements:

A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field is required.
Extensive experience in a DevOps or infrastructure engineering role is necessary.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Azure cloud services and architecture is essential.
Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes is required.
A good understanding of helm and GitOps tools like ArgoCD and Flux is needed.
Proficiency in scripting and automation using languages like PowerShell, Bash, or Python is necessary.
Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools like Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI is required.
Practical experience with monitoring tools such as Grafana and Prometheus is essential.
A solid understanding of networking, security, and compliance principles is necessary.
Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills are required.
Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential for effective teamwork.
Experience in motivating and leading a team of technical engineers is necessary.
Candidates should demonstrate a "We before Me" attitude in collaborative projects and exhibit tenacity in problem-solving.

Employees receive 24 days of holiday plus bank holidays, with an additional day off for each full year of service (up to 5 additional days) and a bonus day off for their birthday.
The position offers flexible working options, allowing for fully remote work or the option to work from the London office.
BUPA Private Medical Insurance is provided.
An annual Learning and Development budget is available for employees.
Home office supplies are provided to support remote work.
There is an employee referral bonus scheme in place.
Employees enjoy summer working hours for a better work-life balance.