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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
8+ years of experience
Healthcare · Education

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 powers 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 engineers.

The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in cloud services (AWS/Azure), Infrastructure as Code, and containerization technologies. They will be responsible for designing system configurations, managing infrastructure, and ensuring optimal performance of complex systems. The role requires a balance of technical excellence and leadership skills, as you'll be guiding team members while maintaining high standards of system reliability and security.

Elsevier offers a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, dental, vision, and various lifestyle benefits. The company promotes a healthy work-life balance and provides numerous opportunities for professional development. As part of RELX Group, you'll be working for a company that supports scientific research and healthcare advancement worldwide.

The position is based in London and offers the chance to work on systems that directly impact scientific research and healthcare outcomes. 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 senior technical professional looking to step into a leadership role while maintaining hands-on involvement in complex technical challenges.

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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 scheduling
  • Ensure rapid incident response and problem escalation
  • Mentor team members and provide technical expertise
  • Write and maintain documentation for platform management
  • Implement infrastructure management and deployment best practices
  • Manage workload and projects independently
  • Oversee change management and incident response activities
  • Lead and mentor team members

Requirements For Systems Engineering Lead (Lead Ops Engineer)

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

Benefits For Systems Engineering Lead (Lead Ops Engineer)

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Parental Leave
Mental Health Assistance
  • Generous holiday allowance
  • Health screening
  • Private medical benefits
  • Eye care vouchers
  • Life assurance
  • 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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