DevOps Engineer

Raytheon Systems; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence technology company is seeking a DevOps Engineer to join their team in Gloucester or Manchester. The role involves deploying applications and improving processes within a hybrid working environment. Candidates should have experience in cloud technologies and Agile models, contributing to critical national security projects. This position offers competitive salaries, flexible benefits, and a supportive work culture.

Benefits

Competitive salaries.

25 days holiday + statutory public holidays.

Contributory Pension Scheme.

Discretionary company bonus scheme.

Life Assurance.

Flexible Benefits scheme.

Enhanced sick pay.

Enhanced family friendly policies.

Private Medical Insurance.

Qualifications

• Experience with cloud technologies like AWS or Azure is crucial.
• Strong understanding of CI/CD processes and infrastructure as code.
• Ability to work within Agile teams and deliver on critical projects.

Responsibilities

• Deploy applications and software to cloud or on-prem environments.
• Automate and improve development and release processes.
• Ensure systems are secure against cyber security threats.

Skills

Agile/SCRUM/DevOps delivery model

Cloud technologies (AWS or Azure)

Infrastructure as code (Terraform, Puppet, Chef, Ansible)

Continuous Integration/Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines

Container platform and orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker)

Automation and integration tools (Jenkins, Concourse CI)

Scripting languages

Source control

Job description

Date Posted:
2025-02-17Country:
United KingdomLocation:
GBR29: Gloucester, 18b Ley Court, Barnwood Industrial Estate, Barnwood, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL4 3RTPosition Role Type:
Unspecified

DevOps Engineer
Gloucester or Manchester, hybrid
Permanent

Must have current active eDV clearance

Raytheon UK

At Raytheon UK, we take immense pride in being a leader in defence and aerospace technology. As an employer, we are dedicated to fuelling innovation, nurturing talent, and fostering a culture of excellence.

Joining our team means being part of an organisation that shapes the future of national security whilst investing in your growth and personal development. We provide a collaborative environment, abundant opportunities for professional development, and a profound sense of purpose in what we do. Together, we are not just advancing technology; we're building a community committed to safeguarding a safer and more connected world.

Providing DevSecOps at scale, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, cyber and geospatial intelligence capabilities to support the defence, intelligence and cyber sectors. Collaborating with customers and suppliers to deliver secure, mission critical systems using the latest technologies and innovations.

About the role:
Work as a DevOps Engineer, deploying applications and software to cloud or on-prem environments for our many business areas.

This opportunity will be an office-based role at one of our sites in the Gloucester or Manchester area, with potential opportunity for an element of hybrid working.

Skills and Experience

• Experience of working in an Agile/SCRUM/DevOps delivery model
• Cloud technologies (AWS or Azure)
• Infrastructure as code e.g. Terraform, Puppet, Chef, Ansible etc.
• Experience in building and deploying large-scale applications in Continuous Integration/Delivery pipelines;
• Container platform and orchestration systems ECS, AKS, Kubernetes/helm/Docker
• Experience in automation and integration tools such as Jenkins, Concourse CI or cloud equivalents
• Experience in scripting languages and source control

Responsibilities

• Building and setting up development tools and infrastructure
• Understand the needs of project stakeholders
• Automate and improve development and release processes
• Ensure that systems are safe and secure against cyber security threats
• Identify technical problems and develop software updates and solutions
• Work with other engineers to ensure that development follows established processes and works as intended

Benefits and Work Culture

Benefits

• Competitive salaries.
• 25 days holiday + statutory public holidays, plus opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days (37hr)
• Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution)
• Company bonus scheme (discretionary)
• 6 times salary 'Life Assurance' with pension.
• Flexible Benefits scheme with extensive salary sacrifice schemes, including Health Cashplan, Dental, and Cycle to Work amongst others.
• Enhanced sick pay.
• Enhanced family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity & shared parental leave.
• Car / Car allowance (dependant on grade/ role)
• Private Medical Insurance (dependant on grade)

Work Culture

• 37hr working week, although hours may vary depending on role, job requirement or site-specific arrangements.
• Early 1.30pm finish Friday, start your weekend early!
• Remote, hybrid and site based working opportunities, dependant on your needs and the requirements of the role.
• A grownup flexible working culture that is output, not time spent at desk, focussed. More formal flexible working arrangements can also be requested and assessed subject to the role. Please enquire or highlight any request to our Talent Acquisition team to explore the flexible working possibilities.
• Up to 5 paid days volunteering each year.

RTX
Raytheon UK is a landed company and part of the wider RTX organisation. Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, USA, but with over 180,000 employees globally across every continent, RTX provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide and comprises three industry-leading businesses - Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon.

Supporting over 35,000 jobs across 13 UK sites, RTX is helping to drive prosperity. Each year our work contributes over £2.7bn to the UK economy and offers a wealth of opportunities to 4,000 suppliers across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. We're investing in all corners of the country, supporting 29,040 jobs in England, 3,040 in Northern Ireland, 1,900 in Scotland and 1,600 in Wales.

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