DevOps Engineer - Secure CI/CD for Flight Software

Leonardo UK Ltd; Easter Howgate; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defence company in the UK is seeking a talented DevOps Engineer to join their Tempest software engineering team, based in Edinburgh or Newcastle. This role involves enhancing DevOps capabilities, supporting automated test and deployment, and developing key tooling for a cutting-edge project. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong scripting skills and familiarity with CI/CD practices. The position offers a permanent contract and an array of benefits including flexible working options and a comprehensive wellbeing package.

Benefits

Generous leave and flexi-days

Award-winning pension scheme

Free mental health support

Bonus scheme

Access to online courses

Referral programme rewards

Flexible benefits

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Experience with CI/CD application and server administration.
• Familiarity with the software development lifecycle.
• Knowledge of the DO-178C software development standard.

Responsibilities

• Enhance the Tempest project's DevOps capability.
• Develop and maintain DevOps tooling.
• Support troubleshooting and CI/CD practices.

Skills

Programming/Scripting (e.g. C++, Python, JavaScript)

CI/CD pipeline design and administration (Jenkins, Gitlab)

Automation, monitoring and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) practices

Writing clear technical documentation

Containerisation technologies (Docker, Podman)

Job description

A leading aerospace and defence company in the UK is seeking a talented DevOps Engineer to join their Tempest software engineering team, based in Edinburgh or Newcastle. This role involves enhancing DevOps capabilities, supporting automated test and deployment, and developing key tooling for a cutting-edge project. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong scripting skills and familiarity with CI/CD practices. The position offers a permanent contract and an array of benefits including flexible working options and a comprehensive wellbeing package.