DevOps Engineer

Job Title: DevOps Engineer

Location: London,UK (Hybrid)
Job Type: Contract 
 

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled DevOps Engineer to join our team and help streamline the software development and deployment processes. You will be responsible for building, automating, and maintaining scalable and secure CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code (IaC), and system monitoring solutions. This role requires strong collaboration with development, QA, and operations teams to ensure efficient and reliable product delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, GitHub Actions).

Automate infrastructure provisioning using tools like Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation.

Monitor and improve system performance, scalability, and availability.

Work with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) to manage and optimize cloud infrastructure.

Implement and maintain containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes, ECS).

Set up and manage observability tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, Datadog).

Ensure infrastructure and deployment systems follow security best practices.

Collaborate with developers to troubleshoot and resolve issues in dev, test, and production environments.

Support release management and deployment strategies across environments.

Required Skills and Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

3+ years of experience in a DevOps, SRE, or Infrastructure Engineering role.

Proficiency with Linux/Unix-based systems.

Strong experience with CI/CD tools and automation scripting (Shell, Python, or Groovy).

Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (preferably AWS, Azure, or GCP).

Familiarity with infrastructure as code tools (Terraform, Ansible, or similar).

Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and container lifecycle management.

Experience with logging, monitoring, and alerting systems.

Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Certifications: AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, CKAD/CKA, or similar.

Experience with GitOps and tools like ArgoCD or Flux.

Familiarity with service mesh technologies (e.g., Istio, Linkerd).

Background in software development or system administration.