Senior Software Engineer

Synergize Consulting; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology consulting firm is seeking a decisive and insightful DevOps engineer to enhance software delivery and security. The role involves collaborating on development, conducting quality assurance, and securing software to prevent vulnerabilities. Candidates should possess a degree in computer science and have experience with automation tools and coding languages. The position offers a 1-year contract with 90% onsite work in Bristol and is considered Outside IR35.

Qualifications

• Proven experience at all phases of the software product life cycle.
• Experience with automation tools and software security methods.
• Ability to collaborate and make top-notch decisions.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate to develop and release software.
• Ensure software meets quality assurance guidelines.
• Roll out software fixes and upgrades.
• Secure software to prevent breaches.
• Collect customer feedback to enhance experience.
• Recommend workflow alterations to improve efficiency.

Skills

Collaborative development

Quality assurance

Software security

Customer feedback analysis

Decision-making

Coding languages proficiency

Education

Degree in computer science or software engineering

Tools

Gitlab CI

Terraform

Ansible

Helm Charts

Python

PowerShell

REST APIs

Kubernetes

Apache NiFi

Elastic ECK

Artifactory

Hashicorp Vault

Redhat Operating System

Windows Operating System

Job description

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)

90% onsite in Bristol

Outside IR35

1 year contract

British Born and DV Cleared