Junior Platform Engineer

Pepper Mill; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated DevOps Engineer to join their innovative team. This role focuses on automating application deployments and ensuring system reliability. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, the company offers a nurturing environment where your skills will be developed through top-tier training and mentorship. You will have the chance to work with enthusiastic professionals and contribute to impactful projects while enjoying a range of benefits, including performance-based reviews and personal development opportunities. If you are passionate about technology and eager to grow, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

20 days annual leave + bank holidays

Extra day off for your birthday

Pension

Eye care

Death in service cover

Cycle to work scheme

Season ticket loan

Employee assistance program

Yearly budget for personal development

Access to alumni and community networks

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability in Python or similar programming languages.
• Passion for technology and eagerness to learn advanced programming.

Responsibilities

• Automate application deployment and monitor system health.
• Implement and maintain infrastructure as code for resource management.

Skills

Python

DevOps practices

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Eligibility to work in the UK

Tools

Infrastructure as Code

Job description

About Sparta Global

Embark on a transformative career journey with Sparta Global, where diversity, innovation, and passion for technology converge. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds, offering not just jobs, but dynamic careers in the tech industry. You'll work alongside enthusiastic professionals, receiving top-tier training and mentorship to hone your skills for success in both public and private sectors. Our commitment to designing impactful careers and coaching future leaders is evident in our over 10 prestigious awards in Learning & Development and Equality, Diversity & Inclusion. As a Top 20 Employer for Social Mobility and a proud B-Corp certified organisation, we're not just advancing careers; we're fostering a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive tech landscape. Join us in shaping the future of technology - where your growth is our mission, and your success, our pride. Apply now to be part of our award-winning team at Sparta Global.

About this role

By utilising DevOps, businesses deliver systems faster, cheaper and without sacrificing high quality. It is an environment, a philosophical mindset and a real-world framework that brings together development and operations so that organisations can create stable, repeatable platforms for product deployment.

As a DevOps Engineer, you will be collaborating with the development and operations teams to automate the deployment of applications to multiple environments. You will be responsible for monitoring the health and performance of systems and troubleshooting issues as they arise. You will implement and maintain infrastructure as code to manage and provision resources effectively, while contributing to the development and improvement of DevOps practices and processes. We're not expecting you to be an expert right away - that's where our award-winning Academy comes in. We're experts in building skills and confidence in a fun and supportive environment that will not only challenge but develop you into a confident and capable consultant.

What we're looking for:

To be successful for this role you will demonstrate a level of ability in Python or similar. You will be passionate about technology and eager to learn programme development to an advanced level.

We're seeking candidates who can exemplify our values:

1. Empathy and Diversity: Integrity, respect, and a commitment to inclusivity.
2. Drive: A goal-oriented mindset with pride in exceeding targets.
3. Collaboration: A team-focused approach, fostering positive relationships.
4. Innovation: Curiosity, creativity, and openness to diverse ideas.
5. Flexibility: Adaptability and composure in the face of change.

As a national organisation with clients across the UK, we require all candidates to have the flexibility and willingness to relocate post training for deployment to client site. Remote working cannot be guaranteed. You must have eligibility to work in the UK for the duration of your contract with Sparta Global (British or Irish Citizenship, EU Settled Status, or Permanent Visa Holder). We do not offer visa sponsorships or accept Graduate or PSW Visas due to time limitations.

Why you should apply:

Our environment is designed to nurture your talents and skills, your hard work and progress are not just appreciated - they're tangibly rewarded. We conduct performance-based reviews every six months, offering you the chance to increase your earning potential twice a year. This regular appraisal system is our way of ensuring that your efforts and achievements are consistently recognised and rewarded.

We also provide:

1. 20 days annual leave + bank holidays.
2. An extra day off for your birthday.
3. Pension.
4. Eye care.
5. Death in service cover.
6. Cycle to work scheme.
7. Season ticket loan.
8. Employee assistance program.
9. Yearly budget for personal development.
10. Access to alumni and community networks.
11. Opportunities to be brand ambassadors.

Being employed by Sparta Global is an investment in your future that pays dividends along the way. We give you breadth of experience and skills, along with increasing opportunities to develop further and earn more. No two career paths look the same at Sparta.

Our Recruitment Process:

Begin your journey by applying online and our team will review your application. If you pass our initial screening, you'll be invited to complete our online assessments and first stage interview. If successful, the final stage is a competency-based interview, where you'll have the opportunity to impress us with your ability to communicate effectively and exhibit behavioural competencies through relevant examples. We're looking for candidates who can demonstrate a collaborative spirit and a growth mindset.

The Talent Team will be there to support and answer any questions you have. You can also visit our YouTube channel to gain valuable insights and expert advice on virtual interviews, strategies to manage nerves, and tips on nonverbal communication.

We look forward to receiving your application - good luck!