DevOps Engineer

About the Role

Put simply, we set the standards by which everything is measured. In doing so, the National Physical Laboratory is helping to combat issues on a global scale such as climate change, curing diseases and the development of cutting-edge communications technology . As our Service Transition Manager, you’ll help co-ordinate and facilitate the changes to our business processes and systems that will allow us to operate at optimum efficiency. At NPL, we touch ordinary lives in extraordinary ways and you could too.

A member of the leadership team, responsible for the management and deployment of web applications to deliver the digital product roadmaps. Pioneering DevOps technology and leading an agile development team.

Key responsibilities

Pipeline & Automation:

• Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and deployment.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Bicep or Azure Resource Manager.

Cloud & Infrastructure Management:

• Manage and monitor Azure (or other cloud platforms) environments for performance and cost efficiency.
• Implement containerisation strategies using Docker

Security & Compliance:

• Integrate security best practices into CI/CD pipelines (“shift-left” approach).
• Ensure compliance with internal governance and external standards.

About You

• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools (Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitLab CI).
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms preferably Azure.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell).
• Proven experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Bicep or ARM templates for automated resource provisioning.
• Familiarity with containerisation (Docker).
• Understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, load balancing).
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

NPL offers competitive rewards and benefits. Flexible working and social activities are embedded in our culture to creative a positive work-life balance. Please see our careers website for more information.

Our work sets us apart. Our differences bring us together. Be part of something amazing.

We actively recruit citizens of all backgrounds, but the nature of our work in specific departments means that nationality, residency and security requirements can be more tightly defined than others. You will be asked about this throughout the recruitment process. To work at NPL, you will need to obtain BPSS security clearance.

About Us

• The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is a world-leading centre of excellence that provides cutting-edge measurement science, engineering and technology to underpin prosperity and quality of life in the UK. Find out more about what it is like working here - The measure of us - Overview .

• NPL and DSIT have strong commitments to diversity and equality of opportunity, and welcome applications from candidates irrespective of their background, gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, or age, providing they meet the required criteria. Applications from women, disabled and black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates in particular are encouraged. All disabled candidates (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) who satisfy the minimum criteria for the role will be guaranteed an interview under the Disability Confident Scheme.

• At NPL, we believe our success is a result of the diversity and talent of our people. We strive to nurture and respect individuals to ensure everyone feels valued by treating everyone on the basis of their own individual merits and abilities regardless of their own or perceived identity, as part of our commitment to diversity & inclusion, we ensure we’re creating an environment where all our colleagues feel supported and welcome. More about this on our Diversity & Inclusion page.

  
  We are committed to the health and well-being of our employees. Flexible working and social activities are embedded in our culture to create a positive work-life balance, along with a broad range of rewards, benefits and recognition . Our values are at the heart of what we do, and they shape the way we interact, develop our people and celebrate success. To ensure everyone has an equal chance, we’re always willing to make reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process. If you would like to discuss, please contact us.