Senior Dev-Ops Engineer
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This job is eligible only on a shortage list. Likely if it's SOC 2139
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£41,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role may qualify for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 3133 is an eligible occupation, but we are only 39% sure that is the right code. West Herts College is a licensed sponsor, so if the code fits, the role should qualify. Check the occupation eligibility rules against what the job actually involves.
We pick the code from the advert's text, so it is our best guess, not the employer's. Each code it could be has its own likelihood:
- Possible 3133 (Database administrators and web content technicians) · 39% match
- Likely 2139 (Information technology professionals not elsewhere classified) · 26% match
- Likely 2133 (IT business analysts, architects and systems designers) · 17% match
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New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3133 Database administrators and web content technicians Most likely code | £33,400 | £33,400 | £37,500 | £41,700 |
2139 Information technology professionals not elsewhere classified Also possible | £36,600 | £41,800 | £47,100 | £52,300 |
2133 IT business analysts, architects and systems designers Also possible | £38,400 | £43,900 | £49,400 | £54,900 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced IT professional to join our IT & Systems Department.
We are looking for a confident Senior DevOps Engineer to work with our DevOps team and newly formed Project Management Office supporting projects and provide applications support.
Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve working with both on‑premise and Azure cloud database infrastructure, managing SQL-related queries, automate daily tasks where necessary and resolve complex issues between applications and databases. You will collaborate with stakeholders and deskside support teams to deliver DevOps support across all WHC Group core and non‑core IT systems. This includes user management, system upgrades, patching, release activities, and resolving system faults.
There is a need for candidates to be able to design systems and support the road-map development of applications under the Project Management Office.
Technical skills required: SQL Server, Database management and optimisation, OneAdvanced ProSolution/ProSuite, APIs, systems integration, Microsoft Azure DevOps, SharePoint.
The ideal candidate will hold Azure and DevOps accreditations and have experience working within a large Further Education college in a Senior DevOps Engineer, MIS Manager, or similar role.
This is a full time, permanent position, based primarily at our Watford campus with travel between our other campus’ as required (hybrid working pattern available).
The closing date for applications is Thursday 8th October 2026.
You’ll have the full support of a dynamic team and opportunities to bring your ideas to the role. Training and development are at the heart of everything we do so you’ll be actively encouraged to upskill.
You can access a wide range of discounts and benefits including a cycle-to-work scheme, free on-site parking, generous pension, generous holiday scheme, time off at Christmas, early finishes on a Friday and the opportunity to work from home.
For more information, please contact Human Resources on 01923 812333, or by e-mailing [email protected].
WHC Group is positive about disabled people. If you need help applying for this role please contact the Human Resources
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Where this offer sits in the market
Database administrators and web content technicians (SOC 3133) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~36k in sample- Middle half £32,344–49,400
- Median £38,844
- Going rate £41,700
- Threshold £41,700
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. West Herts College holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 3133 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.