Senior DevOps Engineer (London)

Board Intelligence is a technology and advisory firm that supercharges boards with the science of board effectiveness. We build better businesses and benefit society.

Through a suite of AI-powered software tools, evaluation frameworks, and advisory services that distil twenty years of boardroom experience, we improve the efficiency of board processes and the effectiveness of boards.

We work with over 70,000 leaders and 3,000 organisations across the world, with clients across the Fortune 500, FTSE 100, and OMX 30. In 2024 we received substantial backing from K1 Investment Management – the leading B2B Enterprise SaaS investors. We are at the beginning of significant growth, and we’re looking for superb talent to join us on this journey.

As we grow, we’re fiercely protective of our culture and values. Many of us, including our founders, have families and other priorities, so we know the value of a supportive company.

The team is diverse and friendly. We value fun: most days you’ll find a social event or learning opportunity to get involved with, including company socials, away days, philanthropic activities and lunch & learns.

Our Mission

We unleash the potential of organisations through the science of board effectiveness, building better businesses and benefiting society. 

Our Engineering Team

Our Engineering team builds, maintains, and improve the software that our clients rely on. Our work ensures that Board Intelligence product suite is efficient, scalable, and capable of adapting to changing customer needs. 

This role is an hybrid position based in our London office.

The Role

As a Senior DevOps Engineer at Board Intelligence, you’ll bring energy, proactivity, and a passion for staying ahead of AI-driven developments in the DevOps space. With expertise in Google Cloud (GCP) and AWS, coupled with strong Terraform skills, you’ll play a pivotal role in building and automating scalable cloud infrastructure across multiple sites and providers worldwide. .

What will you be responsible for?

• Architect and deploy robust, multi-cloud systems across Google Cloud Platform and AWS, ensuring scalability, reliability, and top-tier performance
• Take ownership of moving on-premise systems to the cloud, automating workflows, and fine-tuning hybrid setups for clients who need to stay partially on-prem
• Manage Kubernetes clusters, ensuring streamlined operations through provider-managed services while constantly improving efficiency and reliability
• Lead critical upgrades, patching, and cleanouts to de-risk legacy infrastructure and strengthen the business’s tech foundation
• Build infrastructure solutions that scale with the company’s rapid growth into new markets, integrating and automating diverse tech stacks acquired through acquisitions
• Establish best practices for CI/CD, infrastructure as code, and system performance monitoring, ensuring teams are equipped for high growth
• Work with engineering, product, and IT teams to align infrastructure goals with business needs, driving innovation and seamless integration.
• Keep up with AI-driven developments and emerging DevOps tools, ensuring the company stays on the cutting edge of technology.

Requirements

We’re looking for someone that has a hunger to change our working environment for the better, driving performance from our people and protecting our culture and values to make sure we remain a caring, entrepreneurial and client-first workplace.

We’re open-minded on the background someone may have coming into this role, but things that could help a candidate to be successful would be: 

• Extensive experience designing and managing scalable, multi-cloud environments across GCP and AWS, with advanced expertise in Terraform for infrastructure as code.
• Proven track record of leading cloud migration projects, including on-prem-to-cloud transitions, hybrid solutions, and automating infrastructure for scalability across multiple sites and providers worldwide.
• Deep expertise in Kubernetes, including optimizing and managing containerized workloads through providers at scale.
• Demonstrated ability to handle complex tech debt, driving critical upgrades, patching, and risk mitigation with a business-focused approach.
• Proactive, hands-on problem solver with senior-level experience in identifying, diagnosing, and resolving infrastructure challenges independently.
• Strong understanding of modern DevOps practices, including automation, optimization, and scalability for high-growth, acquisitive organizations with diverse tech stacks.

Benefits

We pride ourselves on our great working environment and package. Here’s some of what’s on offer:

• Private Pension Scheme

• BUPA Health and Dental insurance (including access to the My BUPA app)

• Group life insurance: 4x annual salary

• 26 holiday days per calendar year in addition to Bank Holidays

• Cycle to work scheme

• Employee Assistance Program including Bereavement and Probate Helpline

• AIG Smart Health virtual GP app/wellness platform for employees and dependents, including partner/spouse

• Eyecare and Flu Jab vouchers

• Regular Wellness sessions: e.g. virtual yoga sessions

• Enhanced Parental Leave

• Regular company socials