**Hi, we're glad you're here! We are hiring to our Aviva Services Excellence Centre! **
Take a look at our job description - maybe it suits you or one of your friends?
The role is ideal for individuals passionate about DevOps and designing modern cloud-native systems
As a DevOps & Architecture Manager, you will lead a team of DevOps Engineers and Solution Architects in delivering robust, scalable, and secure Cloud solutions that support strategic initiatives across Aviva’s complex estate. You will play a key role in driving technical excellence and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
We are looking for a dynamic leader who can inspire a team, exceed expectations, and champion innovation in an Agile environment.
Key Responsibilities:
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Lead and manage a team of DevOps Engineers and Solution Architects to deliver the best quality services to stakeholders in the UK.
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Provide high-level direction as well as hands-on technical guidance to ensure high-quality delivery.
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Supervise and mentor team members, encouraging the adoption of DevOps culture and mindset.
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Establish objectives and set goals, manage recruitment, train, and assess performance to develop a high-achieving team.
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Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and successful execution.
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Drive adoption of modern DevOps practices, tools, and technologies.
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Promote a culture of ownership, accountability, proactivity, and continuous improvements and learning.
Communication & Collaboration:
Experience & Qualifications:
o Cloud platforms: AWS, Azure
o Understanding of Kubernetes and its AWS implementation (EKS)
o CI/CD: Microsoft Azure DevOps, Jenkins (DSL Groovy), Helm
o IaC: Terraform, Packer
o Configuration management: Ansible, Puppet
o Scripting languages: Bash, PowerShell
o Understanding of modern architectural patterns
o Cost optimisation and sustainability
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Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines, DevOps methodologies, and modern software engineering principles.
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Experience working in cross-functional, multinational teams.
Core Skills:
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Adaptability and resilience in dynamic environments.
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Ability to foster collaboration and build trust across teams.
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
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Excellent planning, organisational, and integration capabilities.
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Commitment to professional integrity and alignment with our values.
Leadership & Accountability:
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Proven ability to provide both strategic and technical leadership.
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Calm and structured approach to high-pressure situations, including incident response and risk mitigation.
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Strong ownership of deliverables with a focus on customer satisfaction, quality, risk management, and continuous improvement.
**In Aviva Services Excellence Centre, we provide: **
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Contract of employment
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Performance Bonus
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Private medical care (ENEL-MED)
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Cafeteria system of benefits (e.g. MultiSport card)
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Additional parent privileges:
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baby leave – 6 weeks leave for second parent
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shortened working time after parental leave
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Employer-funded group insurance
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Employee Shares Plan
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Extra day off for birthday
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Paid time off to volunteer
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Additional leave acquired over the years in the company (even 5 days more in a year)
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Wellbeing Leave - additional two weeks paid leave after 10 years of service
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Psychological support consultations
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Access to the e-learning platforms
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Internal employee referral program
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Hybrid working model from Poland with 1-3 days in Warsaw office per week
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Attractive office location in Warsaw - Gdański Business Center
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Additional entitlements for people with disabilities - Work Without Barriers
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Work environment that promotes diversity - Diversity Charter
**Do you see yourself in Aviva Services Excellence Centre? Be sure to apply! **
Aviva is for everyone!
**We’ve been ranked the #1 Best Workplace in Poland and #5 for Women by Great Place to Work®! Join a place where you’re empowered to grow, thrive, and shine bright! **
As a signatory to the Diversity Charter, Aviva applies a policy of equal treatment and creates a work environment that is friendly to people with disabilities. We do not require from candidates the date of birth, marital status and attached photos to your CV. We encourage all individuals regardless of gender to apply.
Most of our people are smart working – spending also time in our office - combining the benefits of flexibility, with time together with colleagues.
We’re inclusive - we welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
Excited but not sure you tick every box? Research tells us that women, particularly, feel this way. So, regardless of gender, why not apply and try!
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