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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
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 powers the company's core products and services. This senior role involves leading and mentoring a team of Systems Engineers while contributing to system design, infrastructure management, and operational excellence. The position combines technical leadership with hands-on engineering work, requiring expertise in cloud services, DevOps practices, and infrastructure automation.

The ideal candidate will bring strong experience with modern cloud platforms (AWS/Azure), containerization, and Infrastructure as Code, along with excellent leadership and communication skills. They'll be responsible for driving best practices, managing complex projects, and ensuring system reliability while fostering team growth and development.

RELX offers a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, pension, and various lifestyle perks. The company's mission focuses on advancing science and improving health outcomes through information and analytics, making this an opportunity to contribute to meaningful work with global impact.

The role offers professional growth in a stable yet innovative environment, working with cutting-edge technologies while leading a talented engineering team. Located in London, this position provides the chance to work with a well-established product while driving continuous improvement and technical excellence.

Last updated 8 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 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
  • Manage workload and projects independently
  • Oversee change management and incident response activities

Requirements For Systems Engineering Lead (Lead Ops Engineer)

Python
TypeScript
Kubernetes
Redis
  • 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, and 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
Parental Leave
Education Budget
  • Generous holiday allowance with option to buy additional days
  • 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
  • Emergency care for elderly and children
  • Learning and development resources
  • Employee discounts scheme

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