Seniority Level: Mid-Senior Level

#Ownership

Here at PerfectDraft, we are on a mission to deliver the ultimate beer experience to our customers’ homes. Our business is at the intersection of ecommerce, technology and brewing. Our core product, the PerfectDraft machine, precisely designed to serve the perfect beer at the perfect temperature. There are more than 40 beers available to drink on PerfectDraft, from craft beers to Belgian and German classics. All served exactly how the brewer intended.

Our strategy to launch and grow the PerfectDraft brand, product range and customer base has been via our own Direct to Consumer ecommerce stores in Europe, with presence in 8 countries and now we are expanding this offer in different channels. Machines and kegs are sold, and empty kegs returned and refilled by breweries in a pioneering, sustainable returns loop.

The PerfectDraft team operates integrated with AB InBev, the world’s leading global brewer. This means we have both the autonomy and agility to move fast combined with the scale, expertise and financial backing to transform the way people around the world drink beer at home.

We’re a team of passionate owners who aren’t afraid to dream big because we know that together, we can achieve anything. To build a more sustainable, inclusive and rewarding future. Turning any challenge into an opportunity. So let’s take on the challenge together.

Cheers to dreaming big!

The role:

Join our dynamic team as a Lead DevOps Engineer - PerfectDraft, London. In this role, you''ll leverage your technical expertise and leadership skills to drive the development and maintenance of our infrastructure solutions. You''ll work closely with cross-functional teams to implement cutting-edge technologies and ensure the highest level of system reliability, security, and performance.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Lead and mentor a team of DevOps engineers
Design, implement, manage, and automate infrastructure solutions using Terraform
Maintain and optimize cloud environments (Azure, AWS, GCP)
Build and sustain CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Argo CD)
Manage networking protocols and infrastructure (TCP/IP, routing, switching, firewalls, load balancing)
Utilize containerization and orchestration tools (Kubernetes)
Implement and maintain logging and monitoring solutions (Datadog, Prometheus, Grafana)
Integrate security measures into infrastructure (WAF, secret management)
Configure and secure database technologies (Microsoft SQL)
Operate within Linux, Windows, and Windows Server environments

Who we’re looking for?

Degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a relevant scientific/engineering discipline. Equivalent work experience is also considered.
Extensive years of experience in a DevOps role
A good number of years of experience leading a DevOps team
Advanced proficiency with Terraform, cloud environments (Azure, AWS, GCP), CI/CD pipelines, networking, and security integration
Proficiency with Kubernetes, logging and monitoring stacks, configuration management tools, and database technologies
Strong background in Linux, Windows, and Windows Server

Nice to Have:

Experience with development and delivery lifecycles, particularly Test Automation
Familiarity with Agile methodologies

Soft Skills:

Team leadership: Inspire and lead a team of developers
Communication: Convey technical concepts effectively to all stakeholders
Mentorship: Foster professional growth and skill development among team members
Critical thinking: Analyze and solve complex problems
Decision-making: Make informed decisions under pressure
Time Management: Manage multiple tasks and projects efficiently
Security-focused mindset: Prioritize the security of customer data and business secrets

Benefits & Perks:

Benefits for you and your family to help your physical and mental health
Competitive parental leave and pension double contributions
25 days holidays per year
Employee benefits to help your physical and mental health and overall wellbeing (travel insurance, gym memberships, discounted services, dental etc.)
A beer allowance to enjoy our brands
2 volunteer days a year to assist your local community
5 employee networks to champion diversity and inclusion
Global Bonus
WPA Private Medical Care
26 weeks paid leave for primary caregiver

What you can expect from us:

In this role, you’ll have the potential to transform our business and your career. You’ll get the support and mentor you need to succeed. We’re a meritocracy, with plenty of room for growth and development, so you know your hard work will be rewarded.

We encourage you to think big and go after your goals. You’ll get to be creative, work with international teams so you can build a global network and have direct control over your career and where it takes you.

As the leading global brewer, we are committed to bringing people together for a better – and more equal – world. A more equal world starts when everyone can thrive. At Budweiser Brewing Group we value the diversity of cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce, and we strongly encourage women, people of colour, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

If this sounds like the incredible opportunity you’ve been waiting for, apply today.

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