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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
Enterprise SaaS · Healthcare

Description For Systems Engineering Lead (Lead Ops Engineer)

RELX is seeking a Systems Engineering Lead to join their global team supporting production infrastructure that underpins various company products and services. This leadership role involves guiding a team of Systems Engineers while contributing to system design, hardware planning, and strategic direction for infrastructure projects. The position combines technical expertise with team leadership, requiring strong skills in cloud services, DevOps practices, and infrastructure management.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing system configurations, managing infrastructure deployments, and ensuring optimal performance of complex systems. They will lead incident response efforts, mentor team members, and drive best practices in infrastructure management. The role demands expertise in cloud platforms (AWS/Azure), containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and Infrastructure as Code tools.

Working at RELX offers an opportunity to impact global information and analytics services that advance scientific research and healthcare outcomes. The company provides a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, pension, and various lifestyle benefits. The work environment promotes work-life balance with flexible options and professional development opportunities.

This position is perfect for an experienced technical leader who enjoys combining hands-on infrastructure work with team leadership and strategic planning. The role offers the chance to work with cutting-edge technologies while contributing to solutions that make a real difference in research and healthcare sectors.

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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, review, and maintain documentation for platform management
  • Implement and promote 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: VMs, Storage, Functions)
  • 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)

Medical Insurance
Dental 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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