Job Specifications
About the Role
Put simply, we set the standards by which everything is measured. In doing so, the National Physical Laboratory is helping to combat issues on a global scale such as climate change, curing diseases and the development of cutting-edge communications technology. As our Service Transition Manager, you’ll help co-ordinate and facilitate the changes to our business processes and systems that will allow us to operate at optimum efficiency. At NPL, we touch ordinary lives in extraordinary ways and you could too.
A member of the leadership team, responsible for the management and deployment of web applications to deliver the digital product roadmaps. Pioneering DevOps technology and leading an agile development team.
Key Responsibilities
Pipeline & Automation:
Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and deployment.
Automate infrastructure provisioning using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Bicep or Azure Resource Manager.
Cloud & Infrastructure Management:
Manage and monitor Azure (or other cloud platforms) environments for performance and cost efficiency.
Implement containerisation strategies using Docker
Security & Compliance:
Integrate security best practices into CI/CD pipelines (“shift-left” approach).
Ensure compliance with internal governance and external standards.
We are committed to the health and well-being of our employees. Flexible working and social activities are embedded in our culture to create a positive work-life balance, along with a broad range of rewards, benefits and recognition. Our values are at the heart of what we do, and they shape the way we interact, develop our people and celebrate success. To ensure everyone has an equal chance, we’re always willing to make reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process. If you would like to discuss, please contact us.
About You
Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools (Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitLab CI).
Strong knowledge of cloud platforms preferably Azure.
Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell).
Proven experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Bicep or ARM templates for automated resource provisioning.
Familiarity with containerisation (Docker).
Understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, load balancing).
Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
About Us
The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is a world-leading centre of excellence that provides cutting-edge measurement science, engineering and technology to underpin prosperity and quality of life in the UK. Find out more about what it is like working here - The measure of us - Overview.
NPL and DSIT have strong commitments to diversity and equality of opportunity, and welcome applications from candidates irrespective of their background, gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, or age, providing they meet the required criteria. Applications from women, disabled and black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates in particular are encouraged. All disabled candidates (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) who satisfy the minimum criteria for the role will be guaranteed an interview under the Disability Confident Scheme.
At NPL, we believe our success is a result of the diversity and talent of our people. We strive to nurture and respect individuals to ensure everyone feels valued by treating everyone on the basis of their own individual merits and abilities regardless of their own or perceived identity, as part of our commitment to diversity & inclusion, we ensure we’re creating an environment where all our colleagues feel supported and welcome. More about this on our Diversity & Inclusion page.
About the Company
NPL is the UK’s National Metrology Institute, providing the measurement capability that underpins the UK's prosperity and quality of life.
From new antibiotics to tackle resistance and more effective cancer treatments, to secure quantum communications and superfast 5G, technological advances must be built on a foundation of reliable measurement to succeed. Building on over a century’s worth of expertise, our science, engineering and technology provides this foundation. We save lives, protect the environment and enable citiz...
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