GitHub SME/Architect

Role: GitHub SME/Architect
Location: Remote (Must be UK-Based)
Duration: 6 months - Outside IR35

Why Apply?

Are you a GitHub expert ready to share your knowledge and drive DevOps excellence? As a GitHub SME, you'll play a pivotal role in a truly global business to own the organisations GitHub Enterprise subscription.

GitHub SME Responsibilities

• Ownership of GitHub Enterprise.
• Expert Guidance: Serve as the go-to GitHub expert, providing insights and best practices for repository management, branching strategies, and workflow design.
• Training and Enablement: Deliver training sessions, workshops, and documentation to empower teams to effectively leverage GitHub features.
• Compliance and Governance: Implement policies for repository access, code reviews, and approvals, ensuring alignment with security and governance standards.
• Collaboration: Work closely with development teams, DevOps engineers, and stakeholders to understand their needs and deliver tailored solutions.

GitHub SME Requirements

Essential:

• Extensive experience with GitHub, including Enterprise-level subscriptions.
• Great understanding of Security and Compliance.
• Experience working in large, scaled businesses.
• Deep understanding of Git workflows (eg, Gitflow, trunk-based development) and branching strategies.
• Familiarity with CI/CD practices and tools, such as GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or Azure DevOps.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proven track record of implementing GitHub at scale across teams.

Desirable:

• Experience with GitHub Advanced Security (eg, code scanning, secret scanning).
• A coding background and understanding of version control.
• Knowledge of automation Scripting (eg, Python, Bash) for workflow enhancement.
• Certification in GitHub Administration or DevOps practices.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.