DevOps Engineer

LA International; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a DevOps Engineer for a 6-month contract, based in hybrid settings around Gloucester or Warrington. The ideal candidate will manage cloud infrastructure using Terraform, develop CI/CD pipelines, and have strong experience with AWS or Azure cloud platforms. Competitive rates of £375 - £400 per day are offered. Security clearance may be required for this position.

Qualifications

• Must have strong experience in using Terraform for Infrastructure as Code.
• Proficient in Git and GitHub for version control.
• Hands-on experience with AWS and/or Azure cloud platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage cloud infrastructure using Terraform.
• Develop CI/CD pipelines with Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions.
• Monitor and troubleshoot cloud infrastructure and applications.

Skills

Terraform proficiency

Git/GitHub experience

AWS/Azure experience

Tools

Azure DevOps

GitHub Actions

AWS CodeBuild

Job description

Overview

DevOps Engineer — 6 Month contract initially. Based: Hybrid/Gloucester or Warrington. Mostly remote. Rate: £375 - £400 p/d (via Umbrella company).

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage cloud infrastructure using Terraform.
• Manage source code repositories and version control using Git and GitHub.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines leveraging tools like Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, and AWS CodeBuild.
• Build and manage AMIs and automate infrastructure deployments.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to streamline deployments and improve automation.
• Monitor and troubleshoot cloud infrastructure and applications.
• Apply best practices for cloud security, networking, and infrastructure management.
• Develop automation scripts using Python and Bash to improve operational efficiency.

Key Skills & Experience

• Must-Have Skills
• Proficient in Terraform for Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Strong experience with Git/GitHub for source control.
• Hands-on experience with AWS and/or Azure cloud platforms.

• Good to Have Skills
• Experience with Kubernetes container orchestration.
• Solid understanding of Linux operating systems.
• Familiarity with CI/CD Pipelines and tools.
• Basic knowledge of Networking concepts.
• Scripting experience in Python and Bash.
• Experience with building and managing Amazon Machine Images (AMI).
• Using Azure DevOps for pipeline management.
• Automating workflows using GitHub Actions.
• Implementing builds with AWS CodeBuild.

Certifications Desired

• Terraform Associate
• AWS Certified DevOps Engineer

Security & Clearance

Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are welcome to apply. Successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 10 weeks.