DevOps Engineer

Experis - ManpowerGroup; Croydon; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting and technology firm is seeking a DevOps Engineer for a 12-month contract in Croydon. The ideal candidate will have expertise in AWS and Infrastructure as Code (IaC), with strong skills in CI/CD pipeline automation. This role requires 3 to 5 years of experience in a similar position. Successful applicants will receive a daily rate of £565 under an umbrella arrangement.

Qualifications

• Proficient in designing, implementing, and maintaining infrastructure using Terraform.
• Hands-on experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS) including EC2, S3, and Lambda.
• Strong command of Git/GitLab implementing CI/CD workflows.

Skills

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

AWS Expertise

Git/GitLab/Jenkins Pipelines

DevOps Methodologies

Scripting and Programming

Containerisation and Orchestration

Security and Compliance

Experience in role

Job description

Role Title: DevOps Engineer

Duration: 12 Months

Location: Croydon (1 Day per week)

Rate: £565 Per Day - Umbrella only

Active SC Clearance required

Would you like to join a global leader in consulting, technology services and digital transformation?

Our client is at the forefront of innovation to address the entire breadth of opportunities in the evolving world of cloud, digital and platforms.

Essential Skills

• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Proficiency in designing, implementing, and maintaining infrastructure using Terraform, demonstrating a deep understanding of IaC principles to ensure scalability, reliability, and security.
• AWS Expertise: Extensive hands‑on experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS), including but not limited to EC2, S3, Lambda, IAM, Redshift, and VPC configurations, along with a thorough understanding of AWS best practices.
• Git/GitLab/Jenkins Pipelines: Strong command of Git/GitLab for version control, including implementing CI/CD workflows using GitLab CI.
• DevOps Methodologies: In-depth knowledge of DevOps principles and practices, with the ability to orchestrate and automate end‑to‑end CI/CD pipelines for software deployment, testing, and monitoring.
• Scripting and Programming: Proficient in multiple programming languages (e.g., Terraform, Python, Bash, Ansible). Able to design, code, test, correct, and document programs and scripts. Experience reviewing specifications and defining test conditions and procedures. Have directed code reviews and promote refactoring techniques to enhance an enterprise level application codebase.
• Containerisation and Orchestration: Working knowledge of containerisation technologies such as Docker and container orchestration tools like Kubernetes, enabling efficient deployment and scaling of containerised applications.
• Security and Compliance: Strong understanding of security best practices in cloud and infrastructure management, ensuring the implementation of robust security measures and compliance standards within the environment.
• Experience: A track record of 3 to 5 years as a Platform / DevOps Engineer, with hands‑on experience.

All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply!