DevOps Engineer CGEMJP00321238

Experis Careers; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a DevOps Engineer for a contract position in Croydon with potential remote work. The ideal candidate should have solid experience in Java, the Spring framework, Docker, and Kubernetes, alongside a passion for delivering high-quality code through TDD. Active SC Clearance is essential for this role. The contract runs until April 2026 with a rate of up to £565.80 per day.

Qualifications

• Experience with Java.
• Familiarity with Spring framework is desirable.
• Ability to apply software design patterns.
• Strong understanding of development processes.
• Experience with containerization using Docker or Kubernetes.
• Knowledge of CI/CD practices.

Skills

Java

Spring framework or equivalent

Software design patterns

Development processes knowledge

Docker

Kubernetes

Continuous Integration (CI)

Continuous Delivery (CD)

TDD

Microservice-based architectures

Cloud technologies (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Job description

Role Title: DevOps Engineer

Duration: contract to run until 30 / 04 / 2026

Location: Croydon, Remote (but any onsite days needed to be agreed)

Rate: up to £565.80 p / d Umbrella inside IR35

Clearance required: Active SC Clearance is essential

Role purpose / Skillset

• Experience of Java
• Experience of Spring framework or equivalent.
• Knowledge of software design patterns and when to apply them
• Excellent knowledge of development processes.
• Experience of containerisation using Docker or Kubernetes
• Experience of Continuous Integration (CI) and Continuous Delivery (CD)
• A passion for delivering quality code, by use of TDD and setting high software quality standard

We're also using the following technologies and patterns, it would be great if you had some of the skills, if not we can help develop them :

• Designing microservice-based architectures using domain driven design (DDD). CQRS and Event Sourcing patterns
• Kubernetes
• Knowledge / Certification in Spring framework.
• Experience in cloud technologies AWS / Azure / GCP

All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance....