SENIOR MANAGER DEVOPS

About Pearson.
Our purpose.
At Pearson we ‘add life to a lifetime of learning’ so everyone can realise the life they imagine.
We do this by creating vibrant and enriching learning experiences designed for real-life impact.
Pearson was founded in and has been built on our ability to grow with and adapt to a constantly evolving market.
Our + employees are dedicated to creating the high-quality, digital-first, accessible and sustainable resources for lifelong learning.
About ELL.
We aspire to become the world's leading destination to learn and improve English language skills.
Our main focus is on committed learners from around the world, who are motivated by outcomes because they want to reach their full potential through learning English.
About the role.
Are you passionate about technology and eager to be part of an exciting venture? We are thrilled to announce a great opportunity to join our team as a DevOps Manager in our brand-new technology hub in Madrid.
We are looking for talented individuals from all backgrounds and experiences to join us on this exciting journey as we grow our Engineering team within our ELL Division.
If you thrive in high-energy environments and love the challenge of optimizing cloud systems, this is your opportunity to make an impact.
Job Description.
As an experienced DevOps Manager, you will drive the creation, maintenance and enhancement of the infrastructure that powers our digital products.
You will be the mastermind behind streamlining CI/CD pipelines, boosting system reliability and automating processes to increase development speed and product quality.
You’ll play a critical role in our technology roadmap, driving the development of scalable cloud environments and empowering cross-functional teams to deploy new features seamlessly.
Responsibilities.
Optimize cloud infrastructure on AWS and GCP to ensure high availability, security, performance and cost-effectiveness.
Drive the work of the DevOps engineers from central technology for each of the ELL Tech development teams.
Design and maintain cutting-edge CI/CD pipelines, automating workflows for faster, more reliable deployments.
Collaborate closely with engineering, QA, and product teams to integrate DevOps best practices into development cycles and coding standards like DevOps/DevSecOps, Clean Code, DDD, etc.
Drive innovation with Infrastructure as Code using tools like Terraform or Kubernetes.
Drive monitoring and troubleshooting of issues in development, testing and production environments to ensure 24/7 availability.
Own the configuration management and system monitoring strategies to proactively identify bottlenecks and improve performance.
Ensure the team's productivity and efficiency by removing obstacles, resolving conflicts, and providing necessary Capacity.
Requirements.
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
Proven experience as an IT manager Proven experience leading DevOps scope, CI/CD pipeline design, automation tools, monitoring tools and security practices.
Knowledge about DevOps platform (GitHub, SonarQube, CI/CD templates,...), the Atlassian platform (Jira & Confluence), ServiceNow and SRE tooling & observability platform.
5+ years of hands-on experience with AWS infrastructures.
AWS certification is a plus.
5+ years of hands-on experience with Docker containers, Kubernetes, Jenkins and Infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation, etc.) At least 2+ years in a manager role.
Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub actions, etc.
Experience with software development and DevOps/DevSecOps tools and practices, such as version control systems, issue tracking systems, CI/CD pipelines, Continuous deployment, Feature Flags, Domain Driven Design, Events Driven Architecture, Clean Code, etc.
Working experience in Agile practices, product and project management principles.
Hands-on experience with programming languages such as Java, PHP, Kotlin, Python, or C++.
Fluent written and verbal communication skills in English (Spanish is a plus).
Strong leadership and managerial skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a team.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate and build relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
Able to communicate technical concepts to non-technical individuals.
Ability to make strategic decisions, prioritize tasks, and manage multiple teams and initiatives simultaneously.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with a keen attention to detail.
A passion for staying up to date with emerging technologies and industry trends.
Our Benefits.
24 Days annual leave (increasing by 1 day with every 2 years of continuous service up to 30 days) Life insurance Food & Transport Allowance Flexible work schedule Discounts on books and access to digital content and other development and training Location.
Spain, remote o hybrid*.
*If you live in Madrid you will be able to enjoy our brand-new office because we a have a hybrid working model policy in place.
What to expect from Pearson Did you know Pearson is one of the 10 most innovative education companies of ? At Pearson, we add life to a lifetime of learning so everyone can realize the life they imagine.
We do this by creating vibrant and enriching learning experiences designed for real-life impact.
We are on a journey to be 100 percent digital to meet the changing needs of the global population by developing a new strategy with ambitious targets.
To deliver on our strategic vision, we have five business divisions that are the foundation for the long-term growth of the company.
Assessment & Qualifications, Virtual Learning, English Language Learning, Workforce Skills and Higher Education.
Alongside these, we have our corporate divisions.
Digital & Technology, Finance, Global Corporate Marketing & Communications, Human Resources, Legal, Strategy and Direct to Consumer.
Learn more at We are Pearson.
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We promote a culture where differences are embraced, opportunities are accessible, consideration and respect are the norm and all individuals are supported in reaching their full potential.
Through our talent, we believe that diversity, equity and inclusion make us a more innovative and vibrant place to work.
People are at the center, and we are committed to building a workplace where talent can learn, grow and thrive.
Pearson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify.
We want a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills.
The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.
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TECHNOLOGY Organization.
English Language Learning Schedule.
FULL_TIME Workplace Type.
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#LI-REMOTE