Lotus Cars builds world-class, high-performance and lightweight sports cars that are sold all around the world. 

Lotus Cars Limited is the manufacturing site of Lotus in the UK. Here we produce all sportscars types such as the Emira and the Evija. To bring the company to the level we want it to be, we are looking for a Senior Infrastructure Engineer Linux DevOps in the IT Department to join us in our manufacturing plant based in Hethel. 

Summary:

The Senior Linux Infrastructure Engineer Linux DevOps reports to the Principal Infrastructure Engineer – Linux DevOps team and the primary responsibility of the Senior Infrastructure Engineer Linux DevOps, is to maintain the integrity of the Lotus Linux IT enterprise architecture with technical solutions by way of governance and change management, and to provide support of the deployed solutions, and future developments for Lotus. Provides support and assistance to other subject matter experts within the infrastructure team. The role will also include providing third line support of the IT Infrastructure estate and applications supported by the IT Infrastructure team.

What you'll do:

• To develop, provide input to and deliver the Lotus strategy for all IT Infrastructure and core systems within Lotus as it embarks on a significant period of growth and utilisation of advanced technology solutions. Providing third line support for the internal environment.
• To act in a supporting role to technology Subject Matter Experts within the Infrastructure team.
• This role is a key member of the IT technical team for Lotus and point of contact within the Geely organisation.
• This role enables involvement in presentations and meetings with Senior management positions.
• Ability to deliver technical solutions and systems in business language.
• Regular technical review of system performance and availability.
• Detailed understanding of Linux Infrastructure systems, technology, management tools and core open-source applications, to enable innovative use and progressive improvements of performance and functionality.

What you'll bring:

Essential

• Linux Administrator with DevOps CI/CD.
• Wide experience in administering IT systems, providing 3rd line support, within medium/large environments.
• Experience with dealing with outsourcing partners and multiple specialist support organisations.
• Advanced Linux Security knowledge and problem-solving skills.
• Source control (GIT).
• Infrastructure as Code (Puppet).
• SSL and Proxy SSL knowledge.
• Analytical, with good communications skills with all levels of the business.
• Self-starter.
• Problem-solving following best practices at all times.

Desirable

• BSc Degree or Equivalent computer studies.
• Professional IT qualification.
• ITIL v3 foundation qualification.
• Oracle Database administration experience.
• RHEL/Debian, Bash, YAML/JSON.
• Configuring and supporting services such as NGINX, supervisord, RabbitMQ, Jenkins.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Capable organiser and presentation skills experience.

What we offer:

In addition to a competitive salary, you will have access to the following benefits:

• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Hybrid working
• 6% pension contribution
• Discretionary annual bonus scheme, based on your contribution and the performance of the company
• Private Healthcare
• Group income protection based on length of service
• Paid time off for medical appointments
• Employee Car Ownership Scheme
• Family Friendly policies
• Exclusive Employee discount, wellbeing and recognition platform #ForUSLOT

Additional Information:

• This role will be working from our Hethel plant within our flexible working policy.
• Hybrid working with a minimum of 2 days on-site in Hethel. 
• In-frequent UK travel.
• On call rota participation.
• Out of hours working to maintain system / upgrades.

Our Company:

Group Lotus is a leading sports car manufacturer with a 75-year long history of iconic designs, groundbreaking engineering and legendary victories on the F1 track. Today we are transforming into a truly global performance car brand focused on the electrical future. In 2022 we launched the Eletre, the world’s first all-electric hyper-SUV, and in 2023 our fully-electric Hyper-GT, Emeya.  By 2026 Lotus will produce three more all-electric lifestyle models that change the game.

As part of the Lotus team, you push boundaries. Those of the car industry and of your own. Every member of the Lotus family has some of the pioneering mindset of founder Colin Chapman in them. 

Hethel, Norfolk, England has been the home of Lotus for over 60 years, ever since Colin Chapman, our founder, started making championship-winning racing cars. In conjunction with production facilities in Norwich, and research facilities near Warwick, our UK sites offer a wide breadth of roles for all disciplines.

We're not just a car company; we're a diverse mix of talent from all walks of life. At Group Lotus, we firmly believe that diversity and inclusion are not just buzzwords but essential pillars of a thriving and successful organization. Read more here: Equity, Diversity & Inclusion in Lotus Cars.

Do you want to know what Sophisticated, Rebellious and Pioneering mean for Lotus Cars Limited? Come and take a look at our career site and join the incredible adventure: https://lotusukmanufacturing.teamtailor.com/