DevOps Engineer

Computer Futures; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology recruitment company is seeking a DevOps Engineer to join a team in Sheffield or Birmingham. The role requires strong expertise in Python and Ansible, along with experience in GitHub, Jira, and Confluence. Candidates must be confident working with APIs and have a solid understanding of Scrum methodologies. This position involves 3 days onsite per week. Competitive day rate of £525 is offered for a contract extending until the end of November, with potential for further extension.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in using collaboration tools such as Jira and Confluence to support agile delivery.
• Strong hands-on experience with SCM tools, particularly GitHub.
• Deep understanding of Scrum methodologies.
• Extensive experience in configuration management with Red Hat Ansible.
• Solid programming skills in Python and Bash.
• Skilled in design, development, and testing of RESTful API services.
• Confident in working with third-party APIs.

Tools

Jira

Confluence

GitHub

Red Hat Ansible

Ansible Automation Platform

Job description

Overview

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

Responsibilities and Requirements

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).

• 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 (these are 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.

Please note that the documents provided contain generic information related to Key Information Documents. If we are successful in finding you an assignment, you will receive a Key Information Document specific to the vendor setup you have chosen and your placement.

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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 OC(phone number removed) England and Wales