Junior DevOps Engineer

Detego Global; Horsham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Salary £25k-£35k

Mentorship

Mission-critical software exposure

Challenging projects

Collaborative team

Job summary

Detego Global in Horsham, England, is looking for a junior DevOps Engineer with a software development background. You'll join our engineering team to learn DevOps practices, CI/CD automation, and cloud infrastructure in a security‑focused environment.

In this hybrid role, you will work three days per week from the Horsham office, contribute to pipelines, automation, and monitoring, and benefit from structured mentorship that leads toward a full DevOps position.

Qualifications

• Foundational software development experience.
• Familiarity with C# and .NET.
• Knowledge of Git and CI/CD tooling.
• Awareness of containerisation (Docker).
• Basic scripting with PowerShell or similar.
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS/Azure).

Responsibilities

• Assist design and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines with Git and Bitbucket Pipelines.
• Support development teams for seamless application deployment.
• Contribute to build systems and efficiency improvements.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning with Docker, AWS and Azure.
• Write and maintain PowerShell scripts for automation.
• Monitor and troubleshoot application and infra issues.
• Support security and compliance throughout the SDLC.
• Keep up with emerging DevOps trends and apply improvements.

Skills

Hands-on software development

C# / .NET

Git

CI/CD familiarity

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related

Tools

Bitbucket Pipelines

Docker

AWS

Azure

PowerShell

Git

GitHub Actions

Jenkins

Azure DevOps

Job description

Detego Global is seeking a motivated and technically curious Junior DevOps Engineer to join our engineering team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a software development background who is eager to build expertise in DevOps practices, CI/CD automation, and cloud infrastructure.

The ideal candidate will have a foundational understanding of software development, CI/CD processes, and cloud technologies, along with a passion for automation and building reliable software delivery pipelines. You will work alongside experienced engineers to support the delivery of the Detego platform while developing your skills in a real-world, security-focused environment.

This role offers structured mentorship and a clear pathway for professional growth into a full DevOps position. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a collaborative approach are essential.

Based in a hybrid environment, with three days per week in our Horsham office, this role provides the opportunity to work on technically challenging and impactful projects supporting mission-critical software used by law enforcement and intelligence agencies worldwide.

Why Detego Global?

• A fast-growing technology company with multiple technology awards in the UK and USA.
• Exclusive, globally patented digital forensics technology trusted by military, law enforcement, intelligence agencies, and enterprise organisations.
• Structured mentorship and a clear pathway for professional growth into a full DevOps role.
• Opportunity to work on technically challenging and genuinely impactful projects.
• A collaborative, inclusive, and supportive working environment.
• Hybrid working arrangement with a modern Horsham office base.
• Competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the design, implementation, and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines using Git and Bitbucket Pipelines.
• Support development teams to ensure seamless integration and deployment of applications.
• Contribute to build systems and strategies that improve productivity and efficiency across the engineering function.
• Help automate infrastructure provisioning and management using tools such as Docker, AWS, and Azure.
• Write and maintain PowerShell scripts for automation and configuration management tasks.
• Assist with monitoring and troubleshooting application performance and infrastructure issues.
• Support adherence to security and compliance best practices throughout the development lifecycle.
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging DevOps technologies, applying learning to continuous improvement.

What We’re Looking For:

• Some hands‑on experience in software development, with a basic understanding of build systems and processes.
• Familiarity with C# and/or .NET development.
• Working knowledge of Git for source control, with exposure to Bitbucket Pipelines considered advantageous.
• Basic familiarity with PowerShell or another scripting language.
• Awareness of containerisation technologies such as Docker.
• Some exposure to cloud platforms, including AWS or Azure.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
• Good communication skills with a collaborative, team‑first approach.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Academic or vocational qualifications in computer science, software engineering or a related discipline.
• Exposure to CI/CD tools or platforms such as GitHub Actions, Jenkins or Azure DevOps.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and working in sprint‑based teams.
• Basic understanding of Release and Deployment Management lifecycles and CI/CD methodologies.
• Awareness of web‑based front‑end applications and server‑side deployments.
• Experience with cross‑platform development or resolving integration issues.
• Interest in security‑focused software and digital forensics tooling.

Perks and Benefits:

• Hybrid working arrangement with three days per week in the Horsham office.
• Competitive salary of £25,000 – £35,000 per annum, commensurate with experience.
• Structured mentorship and career development opportunities.
• Exposure to real‑world, mission‑critical software used by law enforcement and intelligence agencies worldwide.
• Opportunity to work on technically challenging and impactful projects.
• Collaborative, inclusive, and supportive team environment.

Daily/Weekly Activities:

• Support the design and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes.
• Work alongside development teams to ensure smooth integration and delivery of applications.
• Assist with infrastructure automation and cloud platform management.
• Write and maintain scripts to improve efficiency and configuration management.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve application and infrastructure issues.
• Support security and compliance initiatives throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Keep up to date with emerging DevOps technologies and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

How to Apply:

If you’re passionate about automation, continuous integration, and building reliable software delivery pipelines, we’d love to hear from you.