Senior DevOps EngineerOverleaf Enterprise • London, England, United Kingdom
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Senior DevOps Engineer
Overleaf Enterprise
- London, England, United Kingdom
- London, England, United Kingdom
À propos
Technology
Employment Type:
Full Time
Location:
UK (Home based)
Description About us We are Digital Science and we are advancing the research ecosystem.
We are a pioneering technology company, and our vision is of a future where a trusted and collaborative research ecosystem drives progress for all. We believe in better, open, collaborative and inclusive research. In creating the next generation of tools and working in partnership with the community we tackle some of the biggest challenges to research. In order to achieve our vision, we need innovative, inspiring and dynamic people to join our team. Want to join us?
Your New Role: Senior DevOps Engineer, focusing on Overleaf Infrastructure We are recruiting for a Senior DevOps Engineer within the wider Digital Science Product organization, where you will directly support one of our most critical and high-profile products: Overleaf.
We're looking for a talented Senior DevOps Engineer to join our team and help us maintain the reliability, scalability, and performance of the systems that power Overleaf’s most critical platforms. Operating primarily on Google Cloud (GCP), you will use your knowledge of distributed systems and architecture to ensure smooth, global operations and improve overall system health.
You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to identify and mitigate risks, supporting platforms that require world‑class reliability and automation.
What you’ll be doing This role requires a blend of hands‑on infrastructure ownership, automation, and a strong focus on system reliability and cost efficiency.
GCP Infrastructure Ownership:
You will
own our infrastructure on Google Cloud Platform
and the
Terraform codebase , managing critical components including VPCs, Compute Engine, Kubernetes Clusters, Cloud SQL/Redis, Load balancers, Cloud Armor, logging/monitoring pipelines, and IAM.
Automation & CI/CD:
Build and optimize
CI/CD pipelines
using
Jenkins
or similar tools, and automate routine operations with shell scripts where appropriate.
Reliability & Monitoring:
Implement and manage monitoring, alerting, and incident response systems using
Google Cloud Monitoring
and similar tools. You will be part of a
rotating on‑call schedule
for critical infrastructure issues outside normal business hours.
Database Management:
Ensure the performance, reliability, and uptime of
PostgreSQL and Mongo databases
with proactive monitoring and tuning.
Cost Management:
Oversee resource usage on GCP to ensure we are
managing our costs efficiently .
Collaboration & Knowledge Sharing:
Take a
collegiate approach to sharing knowledge
with engineers, building consensus for change, and writing
excellent documentation .
What you’ll bring to the role Essential Experience
Cloud & Containers:
Significant working knowledge of cloud‑computing environments such as
GCP or AWS . Strong hands‑on expertise in
Kubernetes
and
Docker .
Infrastructure as Code (IaC):
Strong hands‑on expertise in
Terraform .
Operating Systems & Scripting:
Solid
Linux/Unix systems knowledge
and scripting skills ( Bash/Python ).
DevOps Tooling:
Experience with
CI/CD tools
(e.g., Jenkins) and monitoring platforms (e.g., Grafana, Google Cloud Monitoring).
Database Expertise:
Experience working with databases such as
Mongo ,
PostgreSQL , and
Redis .
SRE Practice:
Know how to implement
best‑practice alerting, monitoring, and observability
on applications that experience high load.
Incident Management:
An excellent track record of dealing with
production incidents and post‑incident analysis .
Agile:
Significant experience working in an
Agile methodology
and implementing best practices in version control and code review.
A
security‑first mindset
at all times, covering confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
A commitment to staying
up‑to‑date with emerging technologies
and implementing innovative cloud solutions.
Nice to Have
Understand
error budgets, SLI, and SLOs .
Understand how to
manage cloud computing costs effectively .
Experience coding in a language such as
JavaScript .
Don't worry if you don’t meet every qualification—let us be the judge! Studies show that many qualified candidates from under‑represented groups hesitate to apply unless they meet every single requirement. We are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive team and strongly encourage you to submit your application.
Living our Values We invest in, nurture and support innovative businesses and technologies that make all parts of the research process more open, efficient and effective.
The talent we secure is fundamental to us achieving our vision and our growth plans. The values we live by are:
We are
brave in the pursuit of better
We are
collaborative and inclusive
We are
always open‑minded
We are
from and for the community
At Digital Science, our vision is to see research flow seamlessly – trusted, collaborative, and accessible – fueling breakthroughs that push humanity forward. This ambitious mission is one we achieve together, by enabling open, collaborative, inclusive research.
We firmly believe that to truly innovate and solve the complex challenges faced by our customers, from researchers and universities to funders and publishers, we need diverse perspectives, experiences, and ideas. A rich mix of voices drives quality insights, fosters enhanced collaboration, and ultimately pushes knowledge forward more effectively.
As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to building and nurturing a workplace where every individual feels valued and belongs. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. Beyond recruitment, we strive to cultivate an environment where inclusivity is woven into the fabric of our culture, enabling everyone to be their best self and do their best work.
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Compétences linguistiques
- English
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