DevOps Engineer

Welcome to NEXT Technology the trusted IT partner of NEXT the UKs second-largest fashion retailer and market leader in Kids wear. Operating from the vibrant heart of Sri Lanka we are a dynamic and forward-thinking team that provides cutting-edge IT services designed to power NEXTs global operations. With over 500 stores and Next Online serving customers across 70 countries our work supports a truly international retail giant.

At NEXT Technology youll work on exciting impactful projects that drive exceptional customer experiences streamline product deliveries and enhance the in-house systems that keep NEXT at the forefront of retail. Our talented team in Sri Lanka are central to major projects such as overhauling the financial systems that make NEXT one of the UKs most lucrative retailers.

By joining us youll be part of a highly-skilled innovative team that thrives on challenges and is committed to delivering excellence. You will collaborate closely with NEXT on ambitious projects that push boundaries all while enjoying a workplace that values growth creativity and collaboration.

Start your journey with NEXT Technology today and help shape the future of global retail.

Job Overview:

Next Technology is looking for DevOps Engineers with CI/CD Pipeline experience to be aligned to great teams of developers in our (tech domain).

We require an individual who has exposure to Cloud ideally Microsoft Azure and containerization technologies (Using Docker and Kubernetes) to ensure a smooth transition from On-Premise to a Cloud Driven infrastructure

What will the DevOps Engineer do

Automate the creation & deployment of Development Test Preproduction and Production environments

Automate testing of applications/services and integrate with build process

Maintain and govern all test environments to ensure consistency of software and codebase.

Management of application Source Code including ensuring that branching strategies are followed

Create and maintain data refresh processes and scripts ensuring that sensitive data is kept secure and anonymized

Use monitoring tools for Applications Servers & Services diagnostics

Assist Development teams with performance and volume testing

Identify departmental processes that where possible can be streamlined or automated

Create and maintain documentation detailing environments

Provide knowledge on Cloud environment setup connectivity server configuration and guide the Project teams in using the environments in the most efficient manner

Work alongside both internal and external Auditing and Security teams in order to maintain security of all environments and data

So what technology experience is required

IaC Terraform

Docker containers

Kubernetes

Helm charts

Azure DevOps Artifacts Boards CI/CD pipelines (YAML) Repositories

Awareness of DevOps concepts best practices and Agile principles

Azure cloud infrastructure

Knowledge of on premise to cloud offering migrations

PowerShell and Bash scripting

Source Control Management (Git)

Desirable

NGINX

Microservices

SonarCloud / PrismaCloud / Veracode

DevSecOps Tooling

Core Core C#

SQL Server / NoSQL databases

Windows / Linux servers

Benefits:

At NEXT Technology we believe in taking care of our people which is why we offer a range of benefits designed to support your well-being and professional growth from the very start of your journey with us.

Comprehensive Medical Insurance: Your health matters to us. Thats why all employees receive excellent medical insurance coverage from day one ensuring you and your family are well looked after.

Exclusive NEXT Online Shopping Allowance: Enjoy an annual allowance to shop for your favorite fashion and lifestyle items from NEXT Online with access to a wide range of products available globally.

Employee Assistance Program: We care about your well-being both inside and outside of work. Our Employee Assistance Program provides confidential support for personal or professional challenges helping you maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Training and Development: Your growth is our priority. At NEXT Technology youll have access to a variety of Training and Development programs to sharpen your skills advance your career and stay ahead in the ever-evolving world of IT.

These are just a few of the benefits youll enjoy when you become a part of our innovative supportive team at NEXT Technology