Job Introduction
You will be joining the expanding UK Technology (UKT) team and will have a critical role in automating and streamlining the software delivery and infrastructure management processes that will underpin the successful delivery of an ambitious IT modernisation programme.
You will partner with other teams across UKT including the software development and IT operations teams enabling the delivery of high-quality software products by implementing continuous integration, continuous deployment, and infrastructure-as-code practices.
Handelsbanken plc has been a UK subsidiary of Svenska Handelsbanken AB in Sweden (Group) since 2018. The UK Bank is undertaking a significant technology modernisation programme; in this role you will make an invaluable contribution to this by providing tools, processes and expertise to support the delivery of new software products.
The ideal candidate will be an evangelist of DevOps practices who will bring a best of breed approach to support the IT modernisation programme. You will spend significant time partnering with technology teams with the potential to promote a culture of shared responsibility for system reliability and performance.
Main Responsibilities
- Implement and manage Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines to automate software build, test, and deployment processes to support rapid and reliable releases.
- Design and implement observability capabilities including robust monitoring, alerting, and logging solutions enabling the tracking of system performance, detection of issues, and proactive troubleshooting.
- Monitor and optimize system performance, identifying bottlenecks and collaborating with developers to resolve issues.
- Contribute to the management of version control systems (e.g., Git) and ensure best practices are followed for code branching, merging, and repository management.
- Coordinate and manage software releases, post-release monitoring, and documentation updates.
- Collaborate with platform / system teams who are using tools like Bicep and Ansible to automate the provisioning and configuration of infrastructure components, ensuring consistency and reliability across environments.
- Contribute to the work towards containerization platforms like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes as well as cloud native services to manage and scale applications efficiently.
- Balance priorities between existing on-premise applications and tooling and driving our Cloud adoption forwards.
- Ensure appropriate backup, disaster recovery, and failover strategies are in place to ensure business continuity and high availability of applications and services.
- Maintain detailed documentation of infrastructure configurations, processes, and troubleshooting guides.
- Implement and manage Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines to automate software build, test, and deployment processes to support rapid and reliable releases.
- Design and implement observability capabilities including robust monitoring, alerting, and logging solutions enabling the tracking of system performance, detection of issues, and proactive troubleshooting.
- Monitor and optimize system performance, identifying bottlenecks and collaborating with developers to resolve issues.
- Contribute to the management of version control systems (e.g., Git) and ensure best practices are followed for code branching, merging, and repository management.
- Coordinate and manage software releases, post-release monitoring, and documentation updates.
- Collaborate with platform / system teams who are using tools like Bicep and Ansible to automate the provisioning and configuration of infrastructure components, ensuring consistency and reliability across environments.
- Contribute to the work towards containerization platforms like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes as well as cloud native services to manage and scale applications efficiently.
- Balance priorities between existing on-premise applications and tooling and driving our Cloud adoption forwards.
- Ensure appropriate backup, disaster recovery, and failover strategies are in place to ensure business continuity and high availability of applications and services.
- Maintain detailed documentation of infrastructure configurations, processes, and troubleshooting guides.
Ideal Candidate
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- Recent strong experience in DevOps practices, including developing CI/CD pipelines, automation, and infrastructure-as-code, preferably in the banking or financial services sector.
- Significant exposure to CI/CD pipeline tooling (e.g. TeamCity, Azure DevOps, Jenkins etc)
- Experience in the use management of version control systems (e.g. Git) and collaboration tools.
- Proficient in the use of scripting and programming languages (e.g., Bash, Python, Ruby, PowerShell) for automation.
- Knowledge of configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef).
- Experience working with containerisation and orchestration technologies (e.g. Docker and Kubernetes)
- Detailed knowledge of and experience using cloud platforms and services (e.g. AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform).
- Good understanding of networking concepts and security practices in cloud environments.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology or a related field (or equivalent) is desirable.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to analyse, articulate and present complex issues clearly and concisely.
- Ability to build strong professional relationships at all levels of the organisation and represent Handelsbanken plc effectively.
- Integrity and discretion.
- Ability to work well under pressure.
- Attention to detail and an organised approach to work.
- Recent strong experience in DevOps practices, including developing CI/CD pipelines, automation, and infrastructure-as-code, preferably in the banking or financial services sector.
- Significant exposure to CI/CD pipeline tooling (e.g. TeamCity, Azure DevOps, Jenkins etc)
- Experience in the use management of version control systems (e.g. Git) and collaboration tools.
- Proficient in the use of scripting and programming languages (e.g., Bash, Python, Ruby, PowerShell) for automation.
- Knowledge of configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef).
- Experience working with containerisation and orchestration technologies (e.g. Docker and Kubernetes)
- Detailed knowledge of and experience using cloud platforms and services (e.g. AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform).
- Good understanding of networking concepts and security practices in cloud environments.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology or a related field (or equivalent) is desirable.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to analyse, articulate and present complex issues clearly and concisely.
- Ability to build strong professional relationships at all levels of the organisation and represent Handelsbanken plc effectively.
- Integrity and discretion.
- Ability to work well under pressure.
- Attention to detail and an organised approach to work.
Company Information
Handelsbanken is a relationship bank with a decentralised way of working, a strong local presence thanks to a nationwide network of branches, and a long-term approach to customer relations. Each Handelsbanken branch operates as a local business enabling it to make decisions at a local level and provide a bespoke service. The focus is always on the need of the individual customer and not on the sale of specific products.
We are embarking on an exciting Business Transformation journey. This transformation will significantly enhance our technology system systems, processes and services, bringing evolution to our ways of working. Join us in this transformative journey, where your dedication, adaptability and commitment will play a crucial role in shaping the future of banking for our valued customers.
The Bank is deeply committed to embedding good equality and diversity practice into all of our activities. This is so that we are an inclusive, welcoming and inspiring place to work that encourages everyone to apply, regardless of socio-economic background, age, disability, pregnancy and/or parental status, race (including colour, nationality, and ethnic or national origin), veteran status, marital and civil partnership status, religion or belief, sex, gender reassignment or sexual orientation.
Check our Handelsbanken website for further information
At Handelsbanken, we deeply value our unique culture and values including trust in and respect for each individual. We take pride in nurturing a work environment where people flourish, and where they are empowered to take decisions in their areas of expertise. We take a long term perspective in everything we do and want each employee who joins us to build a long terms successful career with the Bank.
What is in it for you?
- We have a wide range of learning and development available, empowering and enabling our colleagues to take ownership of their own development.
- Competitive Salary and an extensive range of benefits is provided, including private medical insurance, income protection and life assurance
- A market-leading pension contribution of 15% paid by the bank, which can be invested in a wide range of funds (including ESG and Shariah funds)
Application next steps
Your journey with us begins once you have submitted your application. One of our Handelsbanken recruiters will be reviewing your details and will later organise a phone conversation if you match the role requirements. If there is a mutual fit, we will extend an invitation for you to participate in an interview.
How can we support you to be your best self? Our Talent Acquisition team will be happy to provide support e.g. if you need additional time to prepare for an interview or you have any requirements for any part of the interview/hiring process – just let us know by email uk_talent@careers.handelsbanken.co.uk.
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