DevOps Test Engineer

Avensys Consulting; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Avensys Consulting is seeking a DevOps Engineer to design, implement, and maintain scalable infrastructure and automation. You will bridge development and operations, focusing on system reliability, performance, and security.

The role involves building CI/CD pipelines, automating infrastructure, and collaborating with engineering teams to ensure smooth deployments across AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or related field.
• 3+ years in DevOps/SRE or similar role.
• Strong Linux/Unix system administration knowledge.
• Proficiency in scripting (Bash/Python/Ruby).
• Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, CircleCI).
• Hands-on with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with IaC tools like Terraform or Ansible.
• Solid understanding of networking concepts.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement CI/CD pipelines to streamline development workflows.
• Automate provisioning and configuration of infrastructure using Terraform/Ansible.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize system performance and reliability.
• Manage and maintain cloud infrastructure on AWS/Azure/Google Cloud.
• Collaborate with development teams for seamless deployments.
• Implement and maintain robust security practices, including vulnerability assessments and patching.
• Create and maintain technical documentation for systems and processes.

Skills

DevOps experience

Linux/Unix

Scripting (Bash/Python/Ruby)

CI/CD tooling

Containers & orchestration

Infrastructure as Code

Networking fundamentals

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/IT or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Jenkins

GitLab CI/CD

CircleCI

Terraform

Ansible

Job description

As a DevOps Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the infrastructure and tools that ensure smooth deployment and operation of software systems. This role bridges the gap between development and operations, focusing on system automation, reliability, scalability, and performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement CI/CD pipelines to streamline development workflows.
• Automate provisioning and configuration of infrastructure using tools like Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize system performance and reliability.
• Manage and maintain cloud infrastructure on platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure seamless deployment of applications.
• Implement and maintain robust security practices, including vulnerability assessments and patching.
• Create and maintain technical documentation for systems and processes.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in a DevOps, Site Reliability Engineer (SRE), or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of Linux/Unix system administration.
• Proficiency in scripting languages like Bash, Python, or Ruby.
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or CircleCI.
• Hands-on experience with containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools like Terraform or Ansible.
• Solid understanding of networking concepts and protocols.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with logging and monitoring tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack).
• Knowledge of database management and optimization (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL).
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Certifications in AWS, Azure, or Kubernetes are a plus.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
• Proactive mindset with attention to detail.