Senior DevOps Engineer

Description

Join WTW’s Risk Technology team, a cross-functional group of software developers, geospatial experts, and catastrophe/financial modeling professionals delivering industry-leading risk analytics and decision-making tools. We are seeking a seasoned DevOps professional to design and implement advanced solutions that drive automation, security, and scalability across mission-critical applications. This is an exciting opportunity to shape DevOps strategy, work with innovative teams, and contribute to the transformation of a global financial services organization. Hybrid working is fully supported from our Ipswich office, with occasional travel to London.

The Role:

• Design & Implementation:
  Architect, build, and implement DevOps solutions for medium- to high-complexity projects across diverse technologies (.NET, Python, PHP, MATLAB, R, SQL Server, NoSQL).

• Automation & CI/CD:
  Develop and optimize Continuous Integration and Delivery pipelines for applications spanning databases, middleware, and front-end systems.
  Integrate automated testing, code coverage, compliance, and vulnerability checks into pipelines.

• Security & Governance:
  Establish and enforce security standards, guidelines, and best practices for DevOps processes.

• Innovation & Assessment:
  Evaluate the maturity of current DevOps tools and CI/CD implementations; identify gaps and recommend improvements.

• Collaboration & Support:
  Partner with actuarial and catastrophe modeling teams to support specialized AVD environments and data science tools.

• Technical Leadership:
  Mentor and train team members, providing guidance on best practices and emerging technologies.

• Problem Resolution:
  Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues, validating recommended solutions as needed.
   

Qualifications

What you’ll bring 

• Solid experience in Azure DevOps and version control tools (VSTS/TFS, GitHub).

• Expertise in managing CI/CD tools across all pipeline stages, including integration with unit testing, automated testing, code coverage, static/dynamic analysis, compliance, and vulnerability scanning.

• Strong scripting skills in PowerShell, ARM templates/Terraform/Bicep, and YAML for Infrastructure as Code (Windows and Linux).

• Deep domain expertise in: 

  • Cloud application development (IaaS, Serverless, API Management)

  • Container orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)

  • Storage, compute, and networking components.

• Experience configuring and supporting SAST and DAST tools in enterprise environments.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to: 

  • Clearly articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

  • Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including developers, data scientists, and infrastructure specialists

  • Influence and negotiate with stakeholders and other technology teams to drive alignment and delivery

Preferred Qualifications (Bonus Skills)

• Familiarity with Ubuntu Linux, Databricks, Microsoft Fabric, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) clusters, and Azure Synapse.

What we offer 

Enjoy a benefits package designed to help you thrive, both professionally and personally. You'll receive 25 days of annual leave plus an extra WTW day to relax and recharge. Our comprehensive health and wellbeing offering includes private healthcare, life insurance, group income protection, and regular health assessments, all giving you peace of mind. Secure your future with our defined contribution pension scheme, featuring matched contributions up to 10% from the company.

We support your growth and balance with hybrid working options, access to an employee assistance programme, and a fully paid volunteer day to make a difference in your community. On top of these, you can opt into a variety of additional perks including an electric vehicle car scheme, share scheme, cycle-to-work programme, dental and optical cover, critical illness protection, and much more. Start making the most of your career and wellbeing with a range of benefits tailored for you.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We’re committed to equal employment opportunity and provide application, interview and workplace adjustments and accommodations to all applicants. If you foresee any barriers, from the application process through to joining WTW, please email candidate.helpdesk@wtwco.com