Senior DevOps Engineer
Likely
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer has issued visas recently
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Salary
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£54,900
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2133 (61% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £54,900, and Wren Kitchens is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 2139 (Information technology professionals not elsewhere classified) or SOC 2137 (IT network professionals). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2133 IT business analysts, architects and systems designers Most likely code | £38,400 | £43,900 | £49,400 | £54,900 |
2139 Information technology professionals not elsewhere classified Also possible | £36,600 | £41,800 | £47,100 | £52,300 |
2137 IT network professionals Also possible | £33,400 | £36,500 | £41,100 | £45,600 |
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
Join Wren as a Senior DevOps Engineer based at our Head Office, and enjoy an exceptional benefits package:
- Life Assurance after 2 years' service
- Access to Benenden health and discount platform after 1 years of continuous service
- EE discount
- Staff discount on purchasing a kitchen/bedroom after 1 year of continuous service
- Eye Care Vouchers
- Refer a Friend Scheme
- Free onsite gym
Working patterns to be agreed.
Main Responsibilities:
- Architect and refine tools, processes, and infrastructure to optimise application deployment and performance across the business.
- Ensure comprehensive observability and proactive monitoring of all systems to maintain reliability and performance standards.
- Lead collaborative efforts with both internal teams and external partners to achieve business and technical goals.
- Spearhead the management and strategic enhancement of service configurations and their administration.
- Host discussions surrounding architecture and best practice.
- Advocate for and implement best practices and operational excellence throughout the organisation.
- Create and maintain detailed technical documentation for systems, applications, and operational procedures.
- Participate actively in incident and problem management, including off-hours support as needed.
- Design and implement robust security measures to protect against evolving cybersecurity threats.
- Exceptional communication skills with a strong emphasis on customer and service-oriented practices.
- Advanced knowledge of Unix/Linux environments.
- Expertise in managing and scaling cloud platforms, particularly Amazon EKS, in complex, large-scale deployments.
- Results-driven with a proven ability to deliver high-quality outcomes promptly.
- Systematic and professional approach to problem-solving and support.
- Resilience and perseverance in troubleshooting, with a commitment to thoroughunderstanding and resolution.
- Experience with programming with languages such as PHP, Python, and JavaScript.
- Demonstrated experience in leading significant architectural transformations with minimalservice disruption.
- Demonstrated ability to mentor and uplift team members, enhancing their technical abilitiesand career progression
- Data-driven decision-making with a strong analytical mindset.
- Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within a diverse team environment.
- Experienced in utilising infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform with Terragrunt.
- Meticulous attention to detail in both individual tasks and large-scale project execution.
- Advanced analytical skills for complex problem-solving.
- Solid background in managing both persistent and volatile data sources, including MySQL, Redis, and Elasticsearch.
Wren Kitchens are not only passionate about kitchens, we are passionate about our people! We have achieved incredible milestones over the years; opening over 100 showrooms and winning multiple awards including the UK’s Number 1 place to work!
This is thanks to our team, the Wren family, who have inspired us to push limits and make a difference. With our exponential growth, we are looking for incredible individuals to join us and continue our success story!
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Wren Kitchens, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
IT business analysts, architects and systems designers (SOC 2133) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~187k in sample- Middle half £45,136–79,976
- Median £60,216
- Going rate £54,900
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £38,400–49,400
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Wren Kitchens 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 2133 going rate of £54,900. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.