Senior DevOps Developer

About the role;

As a Senior DevOps Developer you will be focusing on transforming:

• Legacy TSG services and systems into cloud native solutions delivered in a repeatable fashion, following an agile software delivery methodology.

• TSGs current approach to the build and delivery of Microsoft technologies, replacing manual approaches with automated solutions.

• Developing solution for Dynamics CE / Power Platform and SharePoint

Alongside developing high-quality code, you will be expected to support and mentor junior members of the team and to contribute to the ongoing evolution of our technology strategy and processes.

Who are we?

TSG (Technology Services Group) are a Managed IT Services provider supporting businesses UK wide with their technology solutions. As a Microsoft Partner we are committed to delivering excellence for our customers alongside investing in our colleagues to provide them with the knowledge and tools required to deliver great results.

TSG are one of the few Microsoft Partners in the UK who hold all seven Microsoft designations, and one of the only partners who specialise in mid-market. Our commitment to excellence for our customers and employees is backed by our consistent world class NPS score of +80 and our recent accreditation as a 'Great Place to Work’ in addition to being placed on the '2024 UK’s Best Workplaces in Tech’ list. Our guiding principles of Team TSG, Service Excellence and Shared growth are at the heart of everything we do.

Why should I work for TSG?

• Employee ownership - as a growing business we want to ensure that everybody who contributes towards our success, shares in our success. High performing members of Team TSG are entered into an employee benefits trust (EBT). The EBT is the single largest beneficiary within TSG meaning employees will share the benefits of the proceeds, driving a high performing culture with long term value and mutually beneficial outcomes
• Our open and honest culture where feedback is taken on-board and acted upon
• Our social events - annual all expenses paid 'TSG Festival’ and team building funds
• Two paid CSR days per annum that you can use to support the community
• Giving something back - the 'TSG Foundation’ established in November 2022 has so far donated over £160,000 to support nominated businesses and charities
• Our responsibility to the environment as we work towards net carbon zero
• Flexible working opportunities including home working and hybrid options
• Annual salary benchmarking
• Excellent progression opportunities, training and support, including recognised qualifications

Job responsibilities will include, but are not limited to;

• Design structured, maintainable systems which meet TSG or customer’s requirements effectively
• Develop systems efficiently by selecting and using the right tools for the job
• Use the appropriate paradigms when writing code, ensuring code is clear, maintainable and ultimately re-usable
• Test systems to ensure quality
• Maintain stability and performance while integrating and release systems
• Maintain code quality by advocating peer reviews, pair programming and at all times share knowledge with wider team
• Keep our applications running smoothly by gaining insight into system performance, determining root cause of incidents and optimal approach to their remediation
• Utilise a DevOps approach and the appropriate tooling to automate software build and deployment using (CI/CD)
• Utilise monitoring and event logging tools effectively, ensuring the right data is transmitted to provide the necessary insights to keep systems running smoothly
  

Knowledge, Skills & Experience;

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or similar, or equivalent experience
• Demonstrable track record of design and delivery of moderately complex projects
• Essential knowledge within C#, ASP .NET, CSS, JavaScript, T-SQL, PowerShell, bicep, GIT
• Essential knowledge within Redis, SQL Server
• Essential knowledge within Azure functions, web applications, storage, logic apps, key vault, service buses, Identity Services, Graph and DevOps
• Essential knowledge within Dynamics 365, Power Platform, SharePoint and Microsoft 365
• You must be comfortable examining the code of our services when necessary, to debug or suggest improvements
• You will have a security-first mindset at all times, covering confidentiality, integrity and availability
• You must be comfortable working in a remote based role and willing to travel when required
• Significant experience within DevOps software development and/or operations involving DevOps tools and ways of working
• Commercial experience developing cloud native applications
• Experience in emigrating legacy platforms into the cloud
• Working with a quality first approach - performance testing, integration testing and unit testing
• Working in agile environments using methodologies such as Scrum and Kanban

Benefits;

• 25 days annual leave + public holidays, rising with length of service
• Employee benefits trust
• Company bonus scheme
• Life assurance 4 x Salary
• Contributory pension scheme at 4% matched
• Healthcare and cash plan
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Perkbox discounts
• Employee assistance programme
• Paid CSR Days
• Company sick pay and income protection cover
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
• Employee recognition scheme
• Eyecare vouchers
• Discounted gym membership
• Long service rewards

If this sounds like the role for you, please apply today to be considered.