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DevOps Architect / Transformation Lead
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Job Description
Hays are now looking for a DevOps Architect / Transformation Lead for one of our local clients:
£600 p/d Inside IR35
Remote (with occasional meetings in York)
6 month+ contract
BPSS
What you'll be doing
Assess existing software engineering and DevOps operating models.
Review CI/CD pipelines, release processes, branching strategies and development workflows.
Identify delivery bottlenecks and opportunities to improve engineering productivity.
Define recommendations and transformation roadmaps to improve software delivery performance.
Run workshops with engineering, architecture and leadership teams.
Promote best practices across SDLC, platform engineering, automation and DevOps.
Help organisations adopt AI-assisted development tools and modern engineering practices.
Measure and improve engineering effectiveness using metrics and data-led insights.
What we're looking for
Strong background in DevOps, Platform Engineering, Software Architecture or Engineering Transformation.
Experience assessing and improving software delivery processes within large organisations.
Strong knowledge of CI/CD, Git workflows, release management and cloud-native delivery.
Experience driving engineering maturity, automation and developer productivity improvements.
Ability to engage senior stakeholders and provide strategic recommendations.
Knowledge of DORA metrics, developer experience (DevEx) and engineering effectiveness.
Exposure to AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Cursor or similar.
Ideal background
DevOps Architect
Engineering Excellence Lead
Platform Architect
DevOps Transformation Consultant
Principal DevOps Engineer
Engineering Transformation Lead
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or send a copy to
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£600 p/d Inside IR35
Remote (with occasional meetings in York)
6 month+ contract
BPSS
What you'll be doing
Assess existing software engineering and DevOps operating models.
Review CI/CD pipelines, release processes, branching strategies and development workflows.
Identify delivery bottlenecks and opportunities to improve engineering productivity.
Define recommendations and transformation roadmaps to improve software delivery performance.
Run workshops with engineering, architecture and leadership teams.
Promote best practices across SDLC, platform engineering, automation and DevOps.
Help organisations adopt AI-assisted development tools and modern engineering practices.
Measure and improve engineering effectiveness using metrics and data-led insights.
What we're looking for
Strong background in DevOps, Platform Engineering, Software Architecture or Engineering Transformation.
Experience assessing and improving software delivery processes within large organisations.
Strong knowledge of CI/CD, Git workflows, release management and cloud-native delivery.
Experience driving engineering maturity, automation and developer productivity improvements.
Ability to engage senior stakeholders and provide strategic recommendations.
Knowledge of DORA metrics, developer experience (DevEx) and engineering effectiveness.
Exposure to AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Cursor or similar.
Ideal background
DevOps Architect
Engineering Excellence Lead
Platform Architect
DevOps Transformation Consultant
Principal DevOps Engineer
Engineering Transformation Lead
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or send a copy to
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)