DevOps Engineer (Re-Engineering)

ASA Recruitment; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for an experienced DevOps Engineer to support a major public sector transformation programme. You'll work within an Agile team to deliver complex infrastructure solutions and mentor junior engineers. Candidates should possess substantial experience with Kubernetes, AWS, and Terraform, alongside strong knowledge of security best practices.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a senior DevOps or platform engineering role.
• Deep hands-on experience with Kubernetes, particularly on AWS.
• Proven experience building secure, scalable cloud infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage Kubernetes infrastructure on AWS (EKS).
• Implement and maintain secure CI/CD pipelines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams using tools like Jira, Confluence, and MS Teams.

Skills

Kubernetes

Terraform

AWS

Git

Linux

CI/CD

GitOps

Job description

We're looking for an experienced DevOps Engineer to support a major public sector transformation programme focused on delivering secure, scalable infrastructure using modern cloud-native technologies.

In this role, you'll work as part of an Agile team to deliver complex infrastructure solutions, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to architectural decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:
Build and manage Kubernetes infrastructure on AWS (EKS)
Implement and maintain secure CI/CD pipelines
Design and deploy infrastructure using Terraform
Operate in a GitOps-driven environment
Collaborate with cross-functional teams using tools like Jira, Confluence, Slack, and MS Teams
Attend Agile ceremonies and proactively contribute to continuous improvement

What You'll Need:
5+ years in a senior DevOps or platform engineering role
Deep hands-on experience with Kubernetes, particularly on AWS
Strong background in Terraform, Helm, Git, and Linux
Proven experience building secure, scalable cloud infrastructure
Knowledge of Istio, mTLS, secrets management, and configuration management
Understanding of security best practices and automated testing within infrastructure

Bonus Skills (Nice to Have):
Familiarity with Terragrunt, ArgoCD, and vulnerability scanning tools
Experience supporting Java applications and AWS migration projects
Background in regulated environments such as government or finance
Existing SC clearance or BPSS is must to start- ideally looking for someone who holds the clearance or someone happy to

If you're a self-starter who thrives in high-impact environments and meets the essential criteria, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now with your CV to discuss further.

ASA Recruitment is one of Scotland's largest independent multi-sector recruitment agencies. We specialise in providing effective tailored solutions for permanent, contract and temporary employment requirements for our Clients and Candidates. We are members of the REC and are ISO certified.

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