You know Next, but did you know we're a FTSE-100 retail company employing over 44,000 people across the Next group. We're the UK's 2nd largest fashion retailer and for Kidswear we're the market leader. At the last count we have over 450 stores, plus the Next Online and it's now possible to buy on-line from over 80 countries around the world! So we've gone global!
Senior DevOps Engineer - UK operation Hours
- Job ID
- Job ID 75878
- Team
- Team Tech
- Location
- Location Colombo
- Contract Type
- Contract Type Perm
- Job Schedule
- Job Schedule Full time
- Salary
- Salary competitive
- Posting Date
- Posting Date 18/08/2026
- Apply Before
- Apply Before 30/10/2026
Summary
Welcome to NEXT Technology Sri Lanka, a Tech Hub of NEXT, UK’s leading fashion retailer. Operating from the vibrant heart of Sri Lanka, we are a dynamic and forward-thinking team that provides cutting-edge IT services designed to power NEXT's global operations. With over 500 stores and Next Online serving customers across 70+ countries, our work supports a truly international retail giant.
At NEXT Technology, you’ll work on exciting, impactful projects that drive exceptional customer experiences, streamline product deliveries, and enhance the in-house systems that keep NEXT at the forefront of retail. Our talented team in Sri Lanka are central to major projects, such as overhauling the financial systems that make NEXT one of the UK’s most lucrative retailers. By joining us, you’ll be part of a highly skilled, innovative team that thrives on challenges and is committed to delivering excellence. You will collaborate closely with NEXT on ambitious projects that push boundaries, all while enjoying a workplace that values growth, creativity, and collaboration.
Start your journey with NEXT Technology today and help shape the future of global retail.
Let’s take it on!
Responsibilities:
- Automate the creation & deployment of Development, Test, PreProduction and Production environments via Infrastructure-as-Code
- Create and modify infrastructure code to provision and configure cloud resources in line with IaaS, SaaS and PaaS solutions
- Automate testing of applications/services and integrate with build process
- Manage CI/CD pipelines (YAML) - configure automated infrastructure and software build/deployment/release processes, using Git for version control and code management
- Maintain and govern all test environments to ensure consistency of software and codebase.
- Management of application Source Code, including ensuring that branching strategies are followed
- Create and maintain data refresh processes and scripts ensuring that sensitive data is kept secure and anonymized
- Use monitoring tools for Applications, Servers & Services diagnostics
- Assist Dev teams with performance and volume testing
- Setting up nuget/npm repositories and web servers (IIS, Node.js)
- Identify departmental processes that where possible can be streamlined or automated
- Create and maintain documentation detailing high level and low cloud solutions
- Provide knowledge on Cloud IaaS or Paas infrastructure and configurations, in addition to guiding the Project teams in developing in the most efficient manner and in line with best practices
- Ensure use of DevSecOps principles and work alongside both internal and external Auditing and Security teams in order to maintain security of all environments and data
- Coordinate and liaise with development project teams (Developers, QA Analyst, Project Managers) on requirements, planning and status updates
- Contribute in requirement scoping calls with our business customers and work closely with the Cloud Architects on creating cloud solutions accordingly
- Identify and contribute to internal Continuous Improvement solutions for the wider DevOps teams
- Mentor more junior DevOps Engineers, providing support and guidance on best practices
- Participate in on-call rotations to support critical infrastructure incidents.
About You: -
Technical requirements
- IaC (Terraform)
- Azure DevOps, Artifacts, Boards, CI/CD pipelines (YAML), Repositories
- Expert knowledge in DevOps concepts, best practices and Agile principles
- Experience of working with the 3 main CSP’s - Azure being preferred
- Knowledge of on premise to cloud offering migrations
- Microsoft .NET Framework, .NET Core, ASP.NET Core, C#, Node.js, REACT
- PowerShell and Bash scripting
- Networking skills/fundamentals?
- SQL Server / NoSQL databases
- Windows & Linux servers
- Source Control Management (Git)
- Docker containers
- Kubernetes
- Microservices
- Monitoring tool - Dynatrace, OTel, Grafana
- Docker Compose / Helm charts
- DevSecOps Tooling - SonarCloud / PrismaCloud / CrowdStrike
Benefits
At NEXT Technology, we believe in taking care of our people, which is why we offer a range of benefits designed to support your well-being and professional growth from the very start of your journey with us.
- Comprehensive Medical Insurance: Your health matters to us. That’s why all employees receive excellent medical insurance coverage from day one, ensuring you and your family are well looked after.
- Exclusive NEXT Online Shopping Allowance: Enjoy an annual allowance to shop for your favourite fashion and lifestyle items from NEXT Online, with access to a wide range of products available globally.
- Employee Assistance Program: We care about your well-being both inside and outside of work. Our Employee Assistance Program provides confidential support for personal or professional challenges, helping you maintain a healthy work-life balance.
- Training and Development: Your growth is our priority. At NEXT Technology, you’ll have access to a variety of Training and Development programs to sharpen your skills, advance your career and stay ahead in the ever-evolving world of IT.
These are just a few of the benefits you’ll enjoy when you become a part of our innovative, supportive team at NEXT Technology!
Conditions apply to all benefits. These benefits are discretionary and subject to change. We aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary. Should you need support with your application due to a disability or long-term condition, feel free to get in touch with us by email [email protected] (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on 0116 284 2486 and leave a voicemail.
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We are a global tech innovator and a software house inside a retailer. Our platforms power online journeys, store systems, and automated warehouses. Be part of a team that owns end-to-end delivery, shipping often, owning outcomes and keeping our customers moving.
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