DevOps Engineer

Opus Recruitment Solutions; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Opus Recruitment Solutions is seeking experienced DevOps Engineers for a contract opportunity in Newcastle upon Tyne. This role is with a high-profile client on a 3–6 month contract basis, requiring active SC clearance.

The ideal candidate has skills in Terraform, Python, Docker, and security tools, integrating with team products effectively. You will occasionally attend workshops in Newcastle and may need to travel to Manchester or Leeds, with a hybrid working arrangement.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Terraform, Python, Docker, and GitLab.
• Familiarity with security scanning tools like Trivy and Wiz.
• Experience integrating with Data Access Layer and SFT.

Responsibilities

• Attend team workshops and planning sessions in Newcastle as needed.
• Work on infrastructure and deployment tasks in a DevOps capacity.

Skills

Terraform (Infrastructure as Code)

Python

Docker

GitLab

Security scanning tools (e.g. Trivy, Trend Micro, Wiz)

Jupyter Notebooks

Job description

Contract Opportunity – DevOps Engineers | SC Cleared | Hybrid

We’re currently looking for experienced DevOps Engineers to join a high-profile client on an initial 3–6 month contract.

Clearance:

Active SC Clearance is essential for this role.

Key Skills & Experience:

We’re looking for strong DevOps professionals with hands‑on experience across:

• Terraform (Infrastructure as Code)
• Python
• Docker
• GitLab
• Security scanning tools (e.g. Trivy, Trend Micro, Wiz)
• Jupyter Notebooks
• Experience integrating with team products such as Data Access Layer and SFT
• Start: ASAP
• Engagement: Contract

Location:

Occasionally you will be expected to attend team workshops and planning sessions in Newcastle when required and 60% per week to either Manchester, Leeds, Newcastle, Birmingham.

If you’re an SC Cleared DevOps Engineer looking for your next contract opportunity, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now or message me directly to learn more.