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Systems Engineering Lead (Lead Ops Engineer)

A global leader in information and analytics, helping researchers and healthcare professionals advance science and improve health outcomes.
DevOps
Staff Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
7+ years of experience
Healthcare · Enterprise SaaS

Description For Systems Engineering Lead (Lead Ops Engineer)

Elsevier, a global leader in information and analytics, is seeking a Systems Engineering Lead to join their team. This role combines technical leadership with hands-on engineering work, focusing on supporting production infrastructure that underpins the company's core products and services. The position offers an opportunity to work with cutting-edge cloud technologies while leading and mentoring a team of Systems Engineers.

The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in cloud services (AWS/Azure), Infrastructure as Code, containerization, and modern DevOps practices. You'll be responsible for designing system configurations, implementing best practices, and ensuring smooth operations of critical infrastructure. The role requires both technical depth and leadership skills, as you'll be guiding team members while maintaining high standards of system reliability and performance.

Elsevier offers an excellent work environment with a strong focus on work-life balance and professional development. The company provides comprehensive benefits including healthcare, pension, and various allowances. As part of RELX Group, you'll be working for an organization that supports science and healthcare advancement through innovative technology solutions.

The position is based in London and offers the opportunity to work on systems that directly impact scientific research and healthcare outcomes worldwide. You'll be joining a stable, well-established product team that values trust, respect, collaboration, agility, and quality. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned technical leader who wants to make a meaningful impact while working with modern technologies in a supportive environment.

Last updated 14 days ago

Responsibilities For Systems Engineering Lead (Lead Ops Engineer)

  • Guide a dedicated team of Systems Engineers
  • Design optimal system configurations and plan hardware installations
  • Provide strategic direction on project planning and methodologies
  • Ensure rapid incident response and problem escalation
  • Mentor team members and provide technical expertise
  • Collaborate with technical teams, stakeholders, and vendors
  • Write and maintain documentation for platform management
  • Implement infrastructure management and deployment best practices
  • Oversee change management and incident response activities
  • Lead and mentor team members

Requirements For Systems Engineering Lead (Lead Ops Engineer)

Python
Kubernetes
TypeScript
  • Strong knowledge of cloud services (AWS: EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda; Azure)
  • Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (Terraform, ARM/BICEP)
  • Proficiency with containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes/EKS)
  • Skilled in scripting languages (Python, Bash, TypeScript, PowerShell)
  • Familiarity with DevOps & Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles
  • Experience with monitoring solutions (New Relic, Coralogix, AWS CloudWatch, Azure Monitor)
  • Strong problem-solving and stakeholder management skills
  • Proven experience managing multiple projects simultaneously

Benefits For Systems Engineering Lead (Lead Ops Engineer)

Dental Insurance
Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Mental Health Assistance
Parental Leave
Education Budget
  • Generous holiday allowance with option to buy additional days
  • Health screening and private medical benefits
  • Wellbeing programs
  • Life assurance
  • Competitive contributory pension scheme
  • Save As You Earn share option scheme
  • Travel Season ticket loan
  • Electric Vehicle Scheme
  • Dental Insurance
  • Maternity, paternity and shared parental leave
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Emergency care for elderly and children
  • Learning and development resources
  • Employee discounts scheme

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