DevOps Architect

We have the opportunity for a DevOps Architect to join our IT department here at Tokio Marine Kiln. You will report to the Head of Enterprise Architecture and will be responsible for leading the design and architecture of our DevOps infrastructure and infrastructure as code.

The role includes responsibility for:

• Design and develop scalable, secure and robust DevOps architectures.

• Create and optimise continuous integration and delivery pipelines.

• Automate, build, test and deployment processes to enhance efficiency.

• Work closely with platform services, test and operations teams to streamline workflows.

• Offer technical advice and mentorship on DevOps/IaC best practices to any team interested in implementing infrastructure as code and DevOps.

• Ensure all systems comply with industry standards and regulations.

• Manage supplier and vendors where appropriate, and in line with agreed supplier management KPI’s.

• Responsible for ensuring that DevOps Architecture processes and procedure documentation is kept up to date and shared with all relevant stakeholders

It is essential that you have demonstrable experience in a DevOps role, preferably at architecture level. Knowledge of scripting languages such as Bash and Python as well as experience with cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure are also essential. It would also be highly beneficial to have knowledge of containerisation and orchestration, as well as an understanding of microservices architecture and Restful API’s. We are looking for someone with excellent communication and interpersonal skills who also has the ability to present ideas and influence in business-friendly and user-friendly language.

The successful candidate will be welcomed into the TMK family to help us further our purpose of enabling our clients to fulfil their ambitions whilst benefiting society and our people. We are committed to ensuring a safe, open, inclusive and empowering environment in which all of our people can thrive. All employees have the opportunity to join one or a number of inclusion network groups or take part in CSR and charitable activities. TMK is signed up to the Disability Confident Employer Scheme and we also accommodate flexible working, subject to the TMK flexible working policy.

As an underwriting firm with over 140 years’ experience of protecting clients from changing risks we put our confidence in the ability and talent of our people. We aim to be a ‘Good Company’ and this means being a great and inclusive company to do business with and being a great place to work. Our culture is founded on our core values of empowerment, inclusion, excellence, integrity, teamwork and innovation. We seek to recruit the best talent by endeavouring to reach diverse talent pools, offering dynamic working arrangements and investing in development.

To make your experience as comfortable as possible, please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments or additional assistance during your application process. At Tokio Marine Kiln we are here to support you, please be reassured that we will do all that we can to ensure that your specific needs are met. Please reach out to [email protected] in confidence, to discuss any specific assistance or requirements that you have.

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