DevOps Engineer - FinTech - Newcastle

Noir; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FinTech company in Newcastle seeks a talented DevOps Engineer to bolster their infrastructure and deployment strategies. The role offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment using cutting-edge technologies, enhancing automation processes and managing both Windows and Linux systems.

Qualifications

• Strong scripting skills, particularly with PowerShell.
• Hands-on experience with C#, Java, or Python.
• Proven expertise in Infrastructure as Code using Ansible or Terraform.
• Solid experience with Docker and Kubernetes for containerization.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve the company’s infrastructure and automate deployment pipelines.
• Develop and maintain scripts using PowerShell or other languages.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code using tools like Ansible and Terraform.
• Manage containerization with Docker and orchestration with Kubernetes.

Skills

Scripting skills

Programming in C#

Programming in Java

Programming in Python

Infrastructure as Code

Containerization

CI/CD pipelines

Monitoring tools

Education

2:1 or higher degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

PowerShell

Ansible

Terraform

Docker

Kubernetes

Microsoft SQL Server

TeamCity

ELK Stack

Grafana

Atlassian tools (Bitbucket, JIRA)

Octopus Deploy

Cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP)

VMware (vSphere)

Job description

DevOps Engineer - FinTech - Newcastle (NC/RG/DV) Newcastle upon Tyne, England

DevOps Engineer - FinTech - Newcastle

I’m recruiting on behalf of a leading FinTech company in Newcastle that is looking for a talented DevOps Engineer to join their growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment where you’ll play a key role in enhancing automation, infrastructure, and deployment processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintaining and improving the company’s infrastructure, automating deployment pipelines, and ensuring seamless operations across development and production environments.
• Writing and maintaining scripts using PowerShell or other scripting languages.
• Developing with C#, Java, or Python, with either prior software development experience or the ability to code when needed.
• Implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Ansible, Terraform, or equivalent.
• Managing containerization with Docker and orchestration using Kubernetes or Docker Swarm.
• Setting up and maintaining monitoring solutions such as ELK, Grafana, or similar.
• Managing CI/CD pipelines with TeamCity.
• Working with Microsoft SQL Server to ensure optimal database performance.
• Administering both Windows and Linux environments.
• Communicating clearly and professionally with clients and internal teams.

What They’re Looking For:

• Strong scripting skills with PowerShell or other scripting languages.
• Hands-on experience with at least one programming language: C#, Java, or Python.
• Proven expertise in Infrastructure as Code using Ansible, Terraform, or similar tools.
• Solid experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes or Docker Swarm).
• Knowledge of monitoring tools such as ELK Stack, Grafana, or equivalent.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, particularly using TeamCity.
• Familiarity with Microsoft SQL Server.
• Experience administering both Windows and Linux systems.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage professionally with technical teams and clients.
• Financial Services experience is beneficial but not essential.
• A 2:1 or higher degree in Computer Science or a related field, ideally from a top-tier university.

Preferred Experience (Nice to Have):

• Knowledge of Atlassian tools such as Bitbucket and JIRA.
• Experience with artifact storage solutions like Artifactory.
• Familiarity with Octopus Deploy.
• Understanding of static analysis tools such as SonarQube.
• Experience using Control-M for workload automation.
• Exposure to cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP).
• Experience working with VMware (vSphere) and SAN storage solutions.

Why Join?

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in an innovative FinTech company, where you’ll be empowered to bring new ideas, improve infrastructure, and drive automation. You’ll work with a talented team, using cutting-edge technologies to deliver high-impact solutions.

Location: Newcastle, UK

Applicants must be based in the UK and have the right to work in the UK, although remote working is available.

To apply for this position, please send your CV to Matt Jones at Noir.

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