DevOps Engineer - active eDV required

Matchtech; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Defence & Security firm is seeking an experienced DevOps Engineer for a permanent role based in Manchester. You will deploy applications and software to cloud and on-prem environments, ensuring systems are secure and collaborating with project teams. Qualified applicants will have experience in Agile/SCRUM and cloud technologies like AWS and Azure. This role offers a competitive salary and the potential for hybrid working.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Professional development

Supportive work environment

Employee benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience of working in an Agile/SCRUM/DevOps delivery model.
• Proficiency in cloud technologies such as AWS or Azure.
• Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform, Puppet, Chef, Ansible.
• Experience in building and deploying large-scale applications in Continuous Integration/Delivery pipelines.
• Familiarity with container platform and orchestration systems like Kubernetes/Docker.
• Experience in automation and integration tools such as Jenkins, Concourse CI.
• Proficiency in scripting languages and source control.

Responsibilities

• Building and setting up development tools and infrastructure.
• Understanding the needs of project stakeholders.
• Automating and improving development and release processes.
• Ensuring that systems are safe and secure against cyber threats.
• Identifying technical problems and developing software updates.
• Collaborating with other engineers to ensure development processes are effective.

Skills

Agile/SCRUM

AWS

Azure

Terraform

Puppet

Chef

Ansible

Continuous Integration

Docker

Kubernetes

Tools

Jenkins

Concourse CI

Job description

Active eDV required

Our client, a leader in the Defence & Security sector, is seeking a qualified DevOps Engineer to join their team. This permanent role involves deploying applications and software to both cloud and on-prem environments for various business areas. The opportunity is based in an office at one of our client's sites in either Gloucester or Manchester, with the potential for hybrid working.

This role requires the applicant to hold an active eDV clearance.

Key Responsibilities

• Building and setting up development tools and infrastructure
• Understanding the needs of project stakeholders
• Automating and improving development and release processes
• Ensuring that systems are safe and secure against cyber security threats
• Identifying technical problems and developing software updates and solutions
• Collaborating with other engineers to ensure that development follows established processes and works as intended

Job Requirements

• Experience of working in an Agile/SCRUM/DevOps delivery model
• Proficiency in cloud technologies such as AWS or Azure
• Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform, Puppet, Chef, Ansible, etc.
• Experience in building and deploying large-scale applications in Continuous Integration/Delivery pipelines
• Familiarity with container platform and orchestration systems like ECS, AKS, Kubernetes/helm/Docker
• Experience in automation and integration tools such as Jenkins, Concourse CI, or cloud equivalents
• Proficiency in scripting languages and source control

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Opportunity to work on a variety of interesting and challenging projects
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Employee benefits package

If you are an experienced DevOps Engineer seeking a new opportunity to develop your career within the Defence & Security sector, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and talented team in either Gloucester or Manchester.