Offer summary

Qualifications:

5+ years of hands-on experience as a Senior DevOps Engineer or similar role., Strong experience with cloud infrastructure management, particularly AWS., Proficient in CI/CD tools and containerization technologies like Docker., Extensive coding experience in languages such as Python, Javascript, and Bash..

Key responsibilities:

Manage all infrastructure services to ensure reliable and scalable operations.

Lead architectural design and innovation for new functionalities.

Optimize cloud infrastructure for performance and reliability.

Champion automation and troubleshoot issues to improve system resilience.

Job description

Let’s build better infrastructure – together.
At Loan.co.uk, we combine smart technology with real human empathy to simplify borrowing. As we continue to innovate, we’re looking for a Senior DevOps Engineer who’s passionate about infrastructure, automation, and AI to help us keep things running smoothly – and evolve what’s possible. This is your opportunity to lead and shape the infrastructure that powers a faster, fairer, and more intuitive way to borrow. If you're someone who thrives in a high-autonomy, high-impact role, you have the ability to work across multiple workstreams and environments, and you’re ready to bring clarity, resilience, and future-thinking to the way we build — we’d love to hear from you.
💬 What You’ll Be Doing:

Managing all infrastructure services and technology to ensure reliable, effective and scalable operation
Leading on architectural design and innovation to ensure continued development of new functionality using new and market-leading technologies
Supporting the development and workload of other DevOps Engineers, promoting best practices and development standards
Managing and optimising cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP) for performance and reliability
Utilising AI services and tools extensively to support DevOps activities and processes, automating repetitive tasks and processes to improve efficiency and reduce errors.
Designing, developing, and implementing services to support product development activities
Managing and improving robust CI/CD pipelines across all internal projects
Championing automation — using AI tools and smart scripts to eliminate repetitive tasks
Troubleshooting and resolving issues across environments, improving uptime and resilience
Monitoring system security and performance and proactively managing updates and patches
Implementing security best practices across infrastructure and services
Collaborating across teams to define development environments and support testing and deployments
Documenting processes, procedures and system configurations
Staying ahead of the curve — evaluating emerging technologies and championing innovation
Communicating effectively with all stakeholders to gather and address technical and design requirements

✅ We’re Looking for Someone Who:

Has 5+ years of hands-on experience as a Senior DevOps Engineer or similar
Is confident managing cloud infrastructure, especially in AWS
Strong experience of CI/CD tools (GitLab, Jenkins, CircleCI, etc.)
Proficient with containerisation technologies, specifically Docker, Amazon ECS and ECR
Brings expertise in both relational and NoSQL databases (MySQL, MariaDB, MongoDB, DynamoDB)
Has experience with search (Elasticsearch) and caching technologies (Redis)
Has knowledge of infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform
Has a strong understanding of networking (VPCs, SGs etc), firewalls, VPN, and DNS
Is familiar with monitoring tools such as Sentry, Grafana and CloudWatch
Has experience with version control systems (e.g. GitLab) and best practices for branching, merging, and versioning
Has extensive coding experiencing using Python, Javascript, Bash and PHP
Has knowledge and demonstratable experience using latest AI tooling and technology to automate DevOps processes
Is a collaborative problem-solver who thrives in cross-functional teams
Can self-manage across multiple workstreams and communicate clearly with stakeholders

✨ Bonus points for:

Certifications in cloud platforms (AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Solutions Architect etc)
Experience working with Amazon Connect or Kinesis
Experience of automated testing frameworks and code quality tools
Knowledge of Google Cloud Platform and related services

💛 Why You’ll Love Working Here:

A salary that reflects your value – Salary Range: £60,000 - £80,000
Work from anywhere - for up to 6 weeks per year, allowing you to work from your dream destination or while visiting family abroad
Flexibility in working hours – we’re a high-performing team and focus on outcomes, giving you the freedom to flex your hours around modern life
Time to rest and recharge – 21 days holiday (plus bank holidays), growing annually
Fully remote, fully trusted – work from anywhere in the UK
Perkbox – get discounts on holidays, shopping, cinema trips, wellness, and more
Company pension – via True Potential Investor
BUPA health cover – your wellbeing matters to us

🌱 What It’s Like to Work Here:
You’ll join a team that’s inclusive, curious, and genuinely values people. We’re building something better — a broker fit for the future — and we want you to grow with us.

🚀 Ready to Join Us?
If this sounds like your kind of role, we’d love to hear from you. You don’t need to tick every single box - if you’ve got the skills, passion, and drive to make a difference, we want to hear from you. We're an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you need any adjustments or flexible working options, just let us know - we’ll do our best to make it work. Apply now and help us transform the way the UK borrows.

Compensation£60,000 - £80,000

Senior DevOps Engineer

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