DevOps Engineer

Computer Futures; England; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A technology recruitment firm is looking for a DevOps Engineer with strong experience in Python and Ansible. The role requires onsite work 3 days per week in either Sheffield or Birmingham. The ideal candidate will have expertise in GitHub, Scrum methodologies, and RESTful API services. This is a contract position with a competitive day rate of £525.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in using collaboration tools such as Jira and Confluence.
• Strong hands-on experience with GitHub at an expert level.
• Deep understanding of Scrum methodologies.
• Extensive experience in configuration management using Ansible.
• Solid programming skills in Python and Bash.
• Skilled in the design and testing of RESTful API services.

Responsibilities

• Join an existing team and support agile delivery.
• Work onsite 3 days per week in Sheffield or Birmingham.
• Leverage third-party APIs effectively.

Skills

Collaboration tools (Jira, Confluence)

GitHub expertise

Scrum methodologies

Ansible configuration management

Python programming

RESTful API development

Job description

Role : DevOps Engineer

Location : 3 days onsite in either Sheffield or Birmingham

Length : Until the end of November + 6 further months

Day Rate : £525

IR35 : INSIDE

Start Date : ASAP

We are looking for a DevOps Engineer who also has strong experience in Python and Ansible. You will be joining an existing team and will be required to go onsite 3 days per week in the office (either Sheffield, Birmingham or Barnsley).

You must have experience in the following :

• Proven expertise in using collaboration tools such as Jira and Confluence to support agile delivery and team coordination.
• Strong hands‑on experience with DevOps Source Control Management (SCM) tools, particularly GitHub, at an expert level.
• Deep understanding of Scrum methodologies, including key artifacts and practices.
• Extensive experience in configuration management and orchestration using Red Hat Ansible, including Ansible Automation Platform (AAP).
• Solid programming skills in Python and Bash, complementing Ansible expertise (please note : these are not standalone requirements but integral to the Ansible/AAP skillset).
• Skilled in the design, development, and testing of RESTful API services.
• Confident in working with third‑party APIs, with a strong ability to identify and leverage their capabilities effectively.

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Computer Futures, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC387148 England and Wales