DevOps Engineer-1

We are looking for a DevOps Engineer to join our IT team here at Harrods. You will support all day-to-day operational activities while working hands-on as part of the team.

About the Role

As the Dev Ops Engineer you will work closely with the other functions within Digital Technology, you will align with the development lifecycle to support the effective delivery of new functionality and projects.

You will also;

• Manage, monitor and maintain all monitoring tools and alerting mechanisms, ensuring that the systems are monitored, and alerts efficiently tuned

• Ensure that all change activity is tracked, and risk assessed with mitigations defined, and approved

• Create and maintain user and technical documentation

• Maintain/Triage incidents/requests in Harrods ITSM tool and work Queue

About You

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in cloud technologies, particularly the Azure platform, deploying highly available, scalable, and resilient applications and infrastructure. It is important that you have hands-on Experience with CI/CD tools (ideally Azure DevOps Pipelines).

You will also have the following;

• Experience in delivering within an Agile, SCRUM, or Kanban methodology

• Scripting languages such as PowerShell, YAML, Python, or TypeScript

• Experience and Knowledge of .NET Development

• Knowledge of database maintenance, administration, and performance optimization concepts

• Knowledge of web and serverless Azure technologies, including Web Apps, Azure Functions, and Logic  Apps (SaaS, PaaS solutions)

About Us

Harrods is one of the world’s leading luxury department stores, and we’re becoming a destination for top designers, and the most sought-after brands from around the globe. Our combined mission is to make visiting our iconic Knightsbridge store one of the world’s most inspiring shopping experiences.

Our Promise to You

Help us make the impossible possible for our customers, and we’ll do something remarkable for you. As well as offering a friendly environment to inspire your best work, we provide abundant opportunities and support to build an exceptional career through the varied specialisms of our business. 

In return, you’ll receive an excellent benefits package, including a company pension, flexible working, 25 days’ holiday, and your birthday off, up to 33% in-store discount (including work at our food hall and restaurants) and a season ticket loan.

Uniquely You

At Harrods we believe the personality and authenticity of our people sets us apart. We celebrate and invite applications from all cultures, backgrounds, tastes, and experiences and are proud of our culture where people from all walks of life can grow and thrive. What makes you unique makes us exceptional.

While our job adverts outline the ideal qualities, skills, and prior experience for the role, we believe in the potential for growth and value individual strengths. If you do not meet every desired criteria but feel you have the skills and experience to thrive in this role as well as a genuine interest in working for Harrods and you can demonstrate an alignment with our values, we would encourage you to apply.

If you want to know more about our people and our culture, search #TogetherHarrods on LinkedIn, Facebook or follow us on Instagram @togetherharrods.