Senior DevOps Engineer

Permanent employee, Full-time · Mindful Chef London HQ

More Than Just A Job
The goal is simple, to make healthy eating easy. To do this we need your support, building a scalable and maintainable rails eco-system that propels one of the UK's most loved start-ups forward. As a proud B-Corp we focus on using business as a force for good. We do this by balancing out people + planet with profit. For every recipe box bought we donate the equivalent of a school meal to a less developed country (over 19 million meals donated and counting...) and we have also pledged to go Net Zero by 2030 but there are so many other initiatives that we would love to tell you about!

If you would like to join the UK’s most loved start-ups and make a positive impact on people's lives, then we would love to speak with you.
What we are looking for
As a Senior DevOps Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in taking ownership of our service platforms, currently hosted with Heroku and AWS.  You will be responsible for ensuring the high availability, performance, security, and scalability of our Rails and React applications, leading the charge in optimising our continuous integration and delivery pipeline, managing our infrastructure, and spearheading our disaster recovery strategies.
You are
  • Methodical in systemisation and breaking down complex problems into clear and concise units of work.

  • A relentless problem-solver, determined to get things done whether working independently or as part of a team.

  • A first class communicator, sharing technical updates and decisions understandable by different stakeholders in the business.

  • Infused with a passion for engineering and solving interesting problems with simple solutions at scale.

You will
  • Oversee and manage our cloud infrastructure on Heroku and AWS, ensuring efficient deployment and operation of our internet services.

  • Implement and maintain monitoring and alerting tools to detect and address reliability risks. Ensure high availability and performance of all services.

  • Develop, maintain, and test backup and recovery plans. Ensure data integrity through effective backup strategies and the ability to quickly restore operations in case of failure.

  • Oversee the administration of our databases, ensuring their performance, availability, scalability and security. 

  • Establish and maintain security protocols for our cloud infrastructure, protecting against unauthorised access and potential security threats.

  • Enhance and maintain our CI/CD pipeline for automation and efficiency in code deployments.

  • Work closely with the development teams and technical leadership.

  • Create and maintain detailed documentation of our infrastructure, systems, and procedures to ensure clarity and continuity.

Why us?
  • A competitive package that rewards your skills and dedication.
  • Be part of a Better Business (B-Corp), making a positive impact on profit, people, and planet.
  • Join an award-winning startup backed by the largest food and beverage company globally.
  • Experience a workplace that feels like home, complete with free meals, a gym, a vertical farm, and pet-friendly policies.
  • Prioritise your well-being with perks like Vitality health insurance, access to learning resources, mental health support, and a generous holiday package (30 days + bank holidays), summer hours. 
  • Enjoy a 50% discount on all Mindful Chef products.
  • Enhanced policy of 6 months full pay primary parental leave and 6 weeks full pay secondary parental leave.
About us
We are MINDFUL. This is intrinsic to everything we do. From the healthy recipes we design, to the local, expert and caring suppliers we select and the way we treat each other, our customers and our environment.

We are PERSONAL. We started Mindful Chef with our friends and families as customers and those are the kind of relationships we want to maintain however big we grow. Being real and true to ourselves and each other.

We are UNAFRAID. We want to be the best – to challenge conventions, to think differently and be imaginative in how we solve problems. Brave enough to take on the big players and to do what’s right even when it’s difficult.

Equal Opportunities

At Mindful Chef, we embrace diversity and inclusion as a foundation that enriches our culture and fuels the success of our business. We are mindful of everyone’s differences and we take pride in the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents that each individual brings to our team.

We are unafraid to tackle biases and challenge stereotypes, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute their personal strengths. Our commitment to diversity is not just a policy; it's a personal and collective responsibility that we take to heart.

We believe that by being mindful of our differences, unafraid to confront barriers, and embracing the personal stories and journeys of our team members, we can achieve greater innovation, creativity, and harmony in the workplace. Together we celebrate diversity, and together, we are better.

We are looking forward to hearing from you!
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