Senior Software Engineer

Synergize Consulting Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a skilled DevOps Engineer to enhance product efficiency and security. In this role, you will collaborate with teams to develop and release software, implement quality assurance processes, and ensure robust security measures. Candidates should have a degree in computer science or a related field, experience across the software product life cycle, and proficiency in CI/CD automation tools. This is a 1-year contract position, primarily onsite, and outside IR35.

Qualifications

• Prior experience at all phases of the software product life cycle, from conception to extinction.
• Experience using an array of automation tools.
• Familiarity with software security methods.

Responsibilities

• Collaborating with coworkers to conceptualize, develop, and release software.
• Conducting quality assurance to ensure that the software meets prescribed guidelines.
• Securing software to prevent security breaches and other vulnerabilities.

Skills

CI/CD (Gitlab CI, Terraform, Ansible, Helm Charts, Python, PowerShell, REST APIs)

Kubernetes cluster build and application delivery

Application Experience: Apache NiFi, Elastic ECK, Artifactory

Secret Management: Hashicorp Vault

Operating Systems (Redhat & Windows)

Education

Degree in computer science, software engineering, or adjacent field

Tools

Automation tools

Job description

We are searching for a decisive and insightful DevOps engineer to join our Client. The DevOps engineer will be involved in various stages of each product's lifespan and should remain abreast of technological advancements to promote efficiency. You should also keep track of customer reviews to enhance marketability.

To ensure success as a DevOps engineer, you should ensure that all outputs remain safe for public consumption. Ultimately, a top-notch DevOps engineer will demonstrate excellent leadership skills and the capacity to mentor junior staff.

DevOps Engineer Responsibilities:

• Collaborating with coworkers to conceptualize, develop, and release software.
• Conducting quality assurance to ensure that the software meets prescribed guidelines.
• Rolling out fixes and upgrades to software, as needed.
• Securing software to prevent security breaches and other vulnerabilities.
• Collecting and reviewing customers' feedback to enhance user experience.
• Suggesting alterations to workflow in order to improve efficiency and success.
• Pitching ideas for projects based on gaps in the market and technological advancements.

DevOps Engineer Requirements:

• Degree in computer science, software engineering, or an adjacent field.
• Prior experience at all phases of the software product life cycle, from conception to extinction.
• Experience using an array of automation tools.
• Familiarity with software security methods.
• Demonstrated experience using a wide variety of coding languages.
• Curious, discerning envelope pusher.
• Top-notch decision-making and collaborative abilities.
• Customer-oriented with the ability to receive and use constructive criticism.

Essentials

CI/CD (e.g. Gitlab CI, Terraform, Ansible, Helm Charts, Python, PowerShell, REST APIs) - Kubernetes cluster build and application delivery - Application Experience: Apache NiFi, Elastic ECK, Artifactory - Secret Management: Hashicorp Vault Operating Systems (Redhat & Windows)

British Born and DV Cleared

90% onsite

Outside IR35

1 year contract