Senior DevOps Engineer

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology venture is looking for a Senior DevOps Engineer in Newcastle. The role involves automating systems and managing Continuous Integration infrastructure. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong scripting skills, proficiency in coding languages such as C#, and experience with containerisation using Docker. Joining means shaping the company's early culture while driving innovation in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Proven technical skills and problem-solving ability.
• Collaborative mindset is essential.
• Experience in Financial Services is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Automating infrastructure and environments.
• Owning and managing Continuous Integration infrastructure.
• Developing monitoring and diagnostics solutions.
• Delivering automation solutions to improve the end-user experience.

Skills

Strong scripting skills (PowerShell or similar)

Proficiency in C#, Java, or Python

Infrastructure as Code (Ansible, Terraform)

Containerisation using Docker

Monitoring expertise with ELK, Grafana

CI/CD experience with TeamCity

Knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server

Windows and Linux administration

Excellent communication skills

Education

Minimum 2:1 degree in Computer Science or related subject

Tools

Atlassian tools - Bitbucket, JIRA

Cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP)

Job description

Job Description

Senior DevOps Engineer

£80,000 GBP
Onsite WORKING
Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne, North East - United Kingdom
Type: Permanent

A newly created technology venture is seeking a talented DevOps Engineer to join its rapidly growing team in Newcastle City Centre. This is a rare opportunity to be part of an organisation at the very beginning of its journey, shaping the culture, driving innovation, and delivering cutting-edge automation and cloud solutions for complex business challenges.

Why Join

The organisation is committed to hiring and developing the very best talent in the North East of England, ensuring the highest standards of quality and expertise across every project. Engineers here are given the freedom to take ownership, deliver at pace, and work in an intellectually stimulating environment that encourages collaboration and innovation.

Culture

Joining at this early stage means playing a key role in defining the company's culture.

The team operates on principles that are never compromised:

• Recruiting exceptional talent with strong communication skills
• Valuing collaboration with colleagues and clients alike
• Encouraging curiosity and continuous learning
• Fostering a positive, passionate, and solution-driven approach
• Promoting ownership, accountability, and trust
• Supporting motivated individuals with a strong desire to learn and grow

Key Responsibilities

The DevOps Engineer will play a vital role in building and maintaining world-class systems. Responsibilities include:

• Automating infrastructure and environments
• Owning, managing, and maintaining Continuous Integration infrastructure
• Developing monitoring and diagnostics solutions
• Delivering automation solutions to improve the end-user experience

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will bring proven technical skills, problem-solving ability, and a collaborative mindset. Essential skills include:

• Strong scripting skills (PowerShell or similar)
• Proficiency in C#, Java, or Python with the ability to code confidently
• Infrastructure as Code (Ansible, Terraform, or equivalent)
• Containerisation using Docker, with orchestration via Kubernetes or Docker Swarm
• Monitoring expertise with ELK, Grafana, or equivalent tools
• CI/CD experience with TeamCity
• Knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server
• Experience in both Windows and Linux administration
• Excellent communication skills for both client and team interactions
• A minimum 2:1 degree in Computer Science or a related subject, ideally from a Russell Group university
• Financial Services experience (advantageous but not essential)

Experience

While not mandatory, the following would be highly beneficial:

• Atlassian tools - Bitbucket, JIRA
• Artifact storage using Artifactory
• Octopus Deploy
• Static analysis tools such as SonarQube
• Cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP)
• VMware (vSphere) and SAN technologies

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