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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 will be instrumental in supporting the production infrastructure that powers the company's core products and services. The position combines technical leadership with hands-on engineering work, requiring expertise in cloud services, Infrastructure as Code, and modern DevOps practices.

The ideal candidate will lead a dedicated team of Systems Engineers, providing technical guidance and mentorship while ensuring the delivery of high-quality solutions. You'll be responsible for designing system configurations, planning hardware installations, and maintaining complex systems and applications. The role demands strong incident response capabilities and effective problem-solving skills.

Working at Elsevier means joining a company that helps researchers and healthcare professionals advance science and improve health outcomes. The team values trust, respect, collaboration, agility, and quality. They offer a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, pension, and various lifestyle benefits.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced technical leader who wants to make an impact in a company that contributes to scientific advancement and healthcare improvement. The role offers both technical challenges and leadership opportunities, with the chance to work on systems that support critical research and healthcare information services.

The position is based in London and offers a competitive compensation package along with extensive professional development opportunities. Elsevier promotes a healthy work-life balance and provides numerous wellbeing initiatives to support their employees' personal and professional growth.

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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
  • Collaborate with technical teams and stakeholders
  • Write and maintain documentation for platform management
  • Implement infrastructure management and deployment best practices
  • Oversee change management and incident response activities

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
  • Proficiency with containerization and orchestration tools
  • Skilled in Python, Bash, TypeScript, and 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 simultaneously

Benefits For Systems Engineering Lead (Lead Ops Engineer)

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Mental Health Assistance
Parental Leave
Education Budget
  • Generous holiday allowance
  • Health screening and private medical benefits
  • 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
  • Learning and development resources
  • Employee discounts scheme

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