DevOps Engineer | Newcastle - 3 Days Onsite | £45,000 - £60,000 | 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract
We're seeking a DevOps Engineer to join a major digital transformation programme, helping to build, automate and support modern cloud-based development environments. This is a hands-on opportunity for someone who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, working with modern cloud technologies and making a tangible impact on software delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Build, maintain and optimise CI/CD pipelines
- Configure and support tools including GitLab, Jenkins and SonarQube
- Automate build, test and deployment processes
- Implement Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, CloudFormation or AWS CDK
- Support cloud-based environments across modern platforms
- Create and maintain automated integrations between systems and APIs
- Build and manage containerised environments using Docker and Kubernetes/OpenShift
- Work closely with development teams to improve delivery speed, quality and reliability
- Champion DevOps best practice and continuous improvement
Essential Skills & Experience
- Experience within a DevOps, Platform Engineering or Cloud Engineering role
- Strong understanding of Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD)
- Experience with GitLab, Jenkins or similar automation tools
- Infrastructure as Code experience using Terraform, CloudFormation or AWS CDK
- Experience with Docker and containerised applications
- Exposure to Kubernetes or OpenShift
- Experience working with AWS, Azure or other cloud platforms
- Scripting experience using Python, Bash, PowerShell, TypeScript or Node.js
- Experience working within Agile software delivery environments
- Must hold/be eligible for SC clerance
Desirable Experience
- Configuration management tools such as Ansible, Puppet or Chef
- Experience with security, performance or resilience testing tools
- Knowledge of serverless architectures
- Experience integrating applications and services through APIs
What's on Offer?
- Salary of £45,000 - £60,000
- 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract
- Hybrid working with 3 days per week onsite in Newcastle
- Opportunity to work on a large-scale transformation programme
- Exposure to modern cloud, automation and container technologies
- Collaborative and highly technical engineering environment
- Opportunity to shape DevOps processes and best practices
- Strong likelihood of extension or permanent employment beyond the initial 12-month term
Apply Now
If you're passionate about cloud technologies, automation and modern software delivery and want to join a team where you can make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.
DevOps Engineer | Newcastle - 3 Days Onsite | £45,000 - £60,000 | 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract employer: Opus Recruitment Solutions Ltd Careers
As a leading player in the public sector, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and innovative work culture that empowers our employees to excel. With a strong focus on professional development, we offer numerous growth opportunities and support for continuous learning, ensuring that our team members are equipped to tackle complex challenges in data and analytics. Working remotely with flexible arrangements, you will be part of a dynamic environment that values your expertise and contributions, making it an excellent place for meaningful and rewarding employment.
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