Method Resourcing have partnered with a rapidly scaling, PE-backed international technology business operating in highly critical, high-availability sectors.
Following significant growth and multiple acquisitions, the business is entering a major modernisation phase - including the migration of four data centres into Microsoft Azure and the evolution of its DevOps and reliability operating model.
This is a newly created Head of SRE role with a strong DevOps focus.
Head of SRE (DevOps-Led Cloud Transformation)
£***** - £***** per annum + Bonus + Shares | St. Albans, England | Permanent
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Engineering Director, you will lead a team of 6 (3 DevOps, 3 QA) and take ownership of platform reliability, cloud infrastructure strategy, and automation maturity across the organisation.
Key Areas Of Focus Include
Leading large-scale migration from on-premise data centres to Azure
Elevating Infrastructure-as-Code standards and governance
Strengthening CI/CD pipelines and reducing manual deployment overhead
Ensuring platforms are scalable, resilient, and ready for mass usage
Embedding observability and proactive reliability practices
Integrating QA effectively into the DevOps lifecycle
This is a hands-on leadership role requiring both strategic direction and technical depth.
What We're Looking For




Strong Azure cloud engineering background
Experience leading DevOps, SRE, or platform engineering functions
Proven track record in infrastructure modernisation and automation
Deep understanding of Infrastructure as Code (e.g. Terraform, Bicep, ARM)
Experience supporting high-availability production systems
Ability to manage and develop engineering teamsAppreciation of modern QA automation and non-functional testing practices
You do not need to be a career QA specialist - but you should understand how quality, automation, and reliability intersect within modern engineering environments.
Why Consider This Role?
Newly created leadership position with real ownership
Major cloud transformation programme underway
Opportunity to define reliability and DevOps standards at group level
PE-backed business with international footprint and strong growth trajectory
Direct influence at Engineering Leadership level
(Please note the employer is unable to offer sponsorship for this position)
Company Information
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Method Resourcing Solutions Ltd is a limited company registered in England and Wales with company number ********.
Registered address First Floor, Clifton Down House, 54a Whiteladies Road, Bristol, United Kingdom, BS8 2NH
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