DevOps Software Engineer

Matchtech; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A key player in Defence & Security is seeking a passionate DevOps Software Engineer for a contract position. The role involves developing innovative solutions using emerging technologies, maintaining architectural components, and collaborating effectively within an agile team. Ideal candidates should have experience in software development, proficiency in languages like C#, JavaScript, and Python, and familiarity with containerisation tools such as Docker and Kubernetes. This opportunity promotes engagement in national security initiatives.

Benefits

Competitive day rate

Collaborative work environment

Opportunity to work with emerging technologies

Engagement in national security initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience in IT DevOps and Software Development.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as C#, JavaScript, Python, or Java.
• Expertise in front end frameworks, at least one of AngularJS, React, or VueJS.
• Knowledge of Windows infrastructure including IIS and Windows Server.
• Understanding of relational databases, e.g., SQL Server.
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes for containerisation.
• Proficiency in scripting languages like Bash or PowerShell.
• Ability to learn new technologies quickly.

Responsibilities

• Write clean, secure code following a test-driven approach.
• Collaborate with teams effectively during sprint ceremonies.
• Produce detailed designs and document all work using required methods.
• Integrate API/UI components with existing data stores and APIs.
• Maintain and develop existing architectural components.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Passion for national security

DevOps methodology

Programming in C#

Programming in JavaScript

Programming in Python

Programming in Java

Front end frameworks knowledge

Windows infrastructure knowledge

Relational databases knowledge

Containerisation knowledge

Scripting in Bash

Scripting in PowerShell

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AngularJS

React

VueJS

Job description

Roke Manor Research Ltd, a prominent name in the Defence & Security sector, is seeking a dedicated and passionate DevOps Software Engineer to join their team on a contract basis. This exciting opportunity will involve working with cutting-edge technologies to develop innovative solutions for national security.

Key Responsibilities

• Writing clean, secure code following a test-driven approach
• Creating code that is open by default and easy for others to reuse
• Translating logical designs into physical designs
• Producing detailed designs
• Effectively documenting all work using required standards, methods, and tools, including prototyping tools where appropriate
• Working with well understood and emerging technologies and identifying appropriate patterns
• Integrating API/UI components with existing data stores and APIs
• Maintaining and developing existing architectural components including Data Ingest, Data Stores, and REST APIs
• Participating in sprint ceremonies with the agile team, attending daily stand-ups, epic decomposition, demos, and planning sessions
• Assisting the wider team to understand upcoming API features and their impact
• Collaborating with user researchers and representing users internally
• Explaining the difference between user needs and desires

Job Requirements

We're looking for individuals with a blend of analytical thinking, stakeholder engagement, and a passion for national security. Ideal candidates will have:

• Experience in IT DevOps and Software Development
• Proficiency in programming languages such as C#, JavaScript, Python, or Java
• Expertise in front end frameworks - at least one of AngularJS, React, or VueJS
• Knowledge of Windows infrastructure - IIS, Windows Server
• Understanding of relational databases (e.g., SQL Server)
• Experience with containerisation - Docker and Kubernetes
• Proficiency in scripting languages - Bash or PowerShell
• Ability to learn "just in time" to adopt cutting-edge new technologies and paradigms

Benefits

• Competitive day rate
• Collaborative and innovative work environment
• Opportunity to work with emerging technologies
• Engagement in national security initiatives

If you are an experienced DevOps Software Engineer eager to take on a challenging role in the Defence & Security sector, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join Roke Manor Research Ltd in this exciting opportunity.