DevOps Engineer - FinTech - Newcastle

Noir; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

DevOps Engineer - FinTech - Newcastle

(Tech stack: DevOps Engineer, Azure, Kubernetes, SQL Server, Snowflake, Jira, Bitbucket, Git, CI/CD, DevOps Engineer, Urgent)

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:

As a DevOps Engineer, you'll be responsible for maintaining and improving the company's infrastructure, automating deployment pipelines, and ensuring seamless operations across development and production environments. Your role will involve:

• 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 both clients and internal teams.

What They're Looking For:

• Strong scripting skills with PowerShell or another scripting language.
• 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 both 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

Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Pension + Benefits

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

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