DevOps Engineer

We are heycar

Since August 2019, we’ve been making it easier for customers to find the right vehicle, and for automotive retailers to sell them

.
More recently, we’ve been on a journe

y…
In June 2025 we were acquired by Volkswagen Financial Services UK (VWFS UK) and our mission is simple: build the right tech solutions for Volkswagen Group UK and its retailers, so they can deliver the best possible experiences to their custome

rs.
We’re a mix of problem-solvers, innovators, and team players who care about doing great work and making a difference. We thrive on collaboration, innovation, and a shared commitment to excellence. We deliver impactful solutions at pace that put the customer at the cen

tre.
If you're looking for a meaningful challenge, and want to help shape the future of automotive experiences, then rea

d on…

About the

role :
We're looking for a DevOps Engineer to join our fast-paced, UK engineering team. In this role, you'll help build, scale, secure and maintain the infrastructure behind our growing suite of applications. You’ll work closely with software engineers, product managers and stakeholders to support reliable software delivery through robust CI/CD pipelines, automation, monitoring, and modern DevOps pr

actices.

What

• you’ll do:
  Collaborate closely with Engineering departments to improve developer
• experienceBuild and manage CI/C
• D pipelinesDesign and provision resilient infrastructure with an emphasis
• on securityOwn the Environments from Development through to
• ProductionAnticipate and recommend solutions to operational problems by monitoring system performance and studying operat
• ing targetsWork closely with the engineering team to manage system lifecycle including change and configuration
• managementTroubleshoot any emergency infrastructure incident to achieve optimal application performance an
• d stabilityDrive the continuous improvement of the platform to optimise performance, security and cost o

f operation

What

• you’ll need:
  To be a team Player - Working closely across teams efficiently an
• d effectively.Experience building AWS based, scalable, and highly available distributed
• infrastructureExperience with Kubernetes, Helm and Co
• ntainerisationExpertise in CI/CD pipelines and Gi
• tOps PracticesExperience of working with multipl
• e AWS servicesProblem Solving skills - you’ll identify, analyse, and resolve complex technical issues, diagnosing root causes and implementing effective, long-
• term solutionsScripting ability in
• Python or BasMonitoring, Observability and Cost Optimisa
• tion practicesExperience with Microservic
• e ArchitectureWorking alongside development teams using a
• gile practicesTo scale deployments, providing prod
• uction supportAn understanding of
• Linux systemsInfrastructure as Code suc

h as

• Terraform
  Bonus
  Have worked with Service Me

sh Architectures

Wh

• at we’ll give you:
  Compensation: We offer a competitive salary + perf
• ormance based bonusHolidays: We want you to relax, you’ll have 28 days off (plus bank holidays) throughout the year. We also give you an extra day off to e
• njoy your birthday!Benefits + Perks: With private medical insurance, learning and development opportunities and mental health support we’ll give
• you the extra boostHybrid Working: We have a flexible working culture here at heycar. With hybrid working in our offices in Holborn (London) and wor
• king from home daysFeedback: You'll be joining more than just another scale up - our team are at the heart of everything we do; here we don’t leave things unsaid, we encour
• age honest feedbackA Challenge: Fast paced but not fraught. So we need you to keep up, push back and questio
• n where you see fitFun: We provide a fully stocked kitchen and bar, an awesome office environme

nt and epic socials

If you’re ready to work with a creative, high-performing group of people we w

ant to hear from you.
Please apply

directly to this role.
Contact : Reece J