Lead Azure DevOps Engineer

Are you passionate about driving innovation through data and technology? Do you thrive in collaborative environments where your expertise can make a significant impact? Join us as a Lead Azure DevOps Engineer and be at the forefront of shaping our data infrastructure and processes.

Our team at OSB Group is a cohesive blend of diverse talents and expertise, united by a shared commitment to excellence in data operations. With a collaborative spirit and an agile mindset, we thrive in an inclusive environment where every voice is valued, and innovation is encouraged. Supported by strong leadership and a culture of continuous learning, we work together to deliver high-quality solutions that drive innovation and enable our organization to leverage the power of data effectively.

The OSB Group is a FTSE 250 specialist mortgage lender, primarily focused on carefully selected segments of the mortgage market.

Our specialist lending is supported by our Kent Reliance and Charter Savings Bank retail savings franchises. Diversification of funding is provided by sophisticated securitisation platforms. OSB’s unique cost-efficient operating model is supported by our wholly-owned subsidiary OSBIndia.

Alongside passion for our products and customers, we're passionate about our people and want to continue building a collaborative and engaging environment.  Being dedicated to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, we encourage differences and recognise that individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences can bring valuable insights and enhance the way we work.  This is supported by our Diversity, Community and Environment Employee Engagement Networks and our commitment to the Women in Finance Charter and Women in Leadership Programme. 

The primary purpose of this role is to enable effective integration of change within the DevOps lifecycle, using a variety of tools and services to enhance the functionality, effectiveness, security, and performance of the organisations Data solutions. You’ll be working in collaboration with Data Engineering, Data Operations and other teams from across the IT domain.

Your responsibilities will include…

• Hands on approach to continuous integration and deployment for database changes and support pipelines as well as data infrastructure and deployment lifecycle processes
• Coordinating with colleagues in the On Premises DBA team and Cloud Centre of Excellence to monitor performance, availability and security, identify and resolve issues as well as implementing performance and optimisation strategies
• Ensuring smooth integration of database updates with application code deployments
• Assisting the implementation of automated testing and validation for database changes
• Providing support and guidance for database related issues during development and deployment
• Driving best practice, along with continual improvement as well as providing coaching and training for colleagues

We offer a base salary dependent on experience of between £72,000 - £90,000 and a competitive benefits package including:

• Discretionary annual bonus opportunity of up to 25%
• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Contributory pension (8% employer 5% employee)
• Life Assurance (4x salary) plus Group Income Protection
• Access to Private Medical Insurance and Medical Cash Plan
• Additional benefits such as Hybrid working, Cycle Purchase scheme, Technology Purchase scheme, Season Ticket Loan, Holiday purchase / sell schemes, Employee Perk Portals, Payroll giving and Save as you Earn scheme

We are looking for talented individuals who have the experience and knowledge set out below:

• Previous experience in hands on delivery of DevOps and Engineering within a regulated environment
• Experience working as an established Azure Developer or similar role
• Significant experience in system automation, deployment and implementation as well as continuous integration and deployment experience
• Strong knowledge of the software development life cycle including Agile development methodology

We also believe that your career and how you progress is as unique as your individual personality. We continually support our people so they can become the best version of themselves.

If this sounds like you, please apply now! For internal applications please visit the internal careers page to apply.

Alternatively, if you wish to have an informal and confidential chat please get in touch. Contact details can be found on our careers page.

If shortlisted from your initial application we operate a personalised recruitment process. Interviews are a two way street, we aim for them to be relevant and conversational to get the best out of you!

OSB Group are dedicated to diversity in the workplace and committed to treating all our employees and job applicants equally.  We embrace equal opportunities and are opposed to discrimination on any grounds.

As part of our public commitment to the Women in Finance Charter, we have introduced our own initiatives to attract, develop and advance senior women in our sector. We don’t stop there though, we have broadened our approach to encourage diversity and inclusion at all levels and in all roles. Our leadership and Executive Committee are right behind us, to the extent that our Diversity Champions sit at Board level and on a monthly basis receive updates on our progress.