Thames Valley Police
Senior Dev Ops Engineer - SETSU (SEROCU)
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Targeted Equipment Interference (TEI) Senior DevOps Engineer
Targeted Equipment Interference (TEI) is a capability that is growing significantly in demand. The Senior DevOps Engineer plays a key role, sitting in the regional TEI team and working on both local and nationally coordinated projects to develop technology that will transform UK policing operations.
The role holder will carry out capability development adapting existing solutions or developing new ones to meet operational requirements. Acting as a subject matter expert, they will work with the regional team, local partners, the wider network and commercial suppliers, partaking in product research and proposals to push existing boundaries.
This is an extremely varied and fulfilling role, working in a highly collaborative team environment to think outside the box and deliver highly creative capability solutions.
Responsibilities
- Carry out capability development adapting existing solutions or developing new ones to meet operational requirements.
- Act as a subject matter expert.
- Work with the regional team, local partners, the wider network, and commercial suppliers.
- Partake in product research and proposals to push existing boundaries.
Requirements
- Experience of programming and of working on technical projects, solving complex problems.
- A collaborative worker, able to work under pressure with a passion for learning and a desire to learn new skills.
Benefits
- Line management responsibilities for the DevOps Engineer post.
- Opportunity to gain line management experience supporting performance, welfare, and CPD.
- Hybrid working with time split between SEROCU offices, occasional working from home, and travelling to different locations across the national network for business purposes.
- Full UK driving licence required.
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Security Requirements
- Must be a British National and have resided in the UK for the past ten years.
- Exemptions may apply for overseas or other diplomatic service (with HM Government), and studying abroad.
- Must pass and maintain vetting level DV together with a number of enhanced security checks.
How To Apply
To apply, click on the “Apply” button below and submit your application before the closing date of Sunday 31 August 2026 at 23:55hrs.
About Us
The leadership within CTPSE and SEROCU are actively committed to embedding and sustaining an inclusive culture that recognises and champions the diversity of our people, and promotes equity and equality so that everyone can succeed at work. The region is delivering this commitment through a long term strategy that takes a holistic and intersectional approach to wellbeing & inclusion. Our strategy is underpinned by the five strategic objectives;
- Inclusive Culture – We will create, embed, and continually develop an inclusive culture for our people.
- Engaged & Involved – We will ensure our people are engaged, involved, and listened to.
- Wellbeing – We will prioritise the wellbeing of our people.
- Representation – We will attract, recruit, retain and develop a diverse workforce.
- Inclusive by Design – We will ensure that inclusion is a core principle of our policies, products, and decisions.
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We welcome applications from those interested in part time and flexible working, and encourage applications from our under represented communities.
Benefits include a good work/life balance, a supportive and welcoming place to work and excellent terms including a generous pension scheme and annual leave entitlement.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact RecruitmentSE@thamesvalley.police.uk quoting the Job Reference number 223728.
IMPORTANT: If you are already a Thames Valley Police (TVP) member of staff and you have been in your post for less than twelve months, your application must be supported by your line manager. We will require written confirmation from your line manager in order to proceed.
Shift allowance, on-call or other job related allowances from your previous role will not be protected unless they are attached to the new role.
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