Software Engineering Specialist

Experis; Tyseley; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT services provider is seeking a Software Engineering Specialist based in Birmingham. This hybrid role involves technical leadership in a high-performing team delivering state-of-the-art security tools, managing Kubernetes clusters, and enhancing CI/CD practices. Ideal candidates should have extensive experience with containerization technologies and strong communication skills. The position offers competitive pay at £550 per day inside IR35.

Qualifications

• Experience with containerization technology and orchestration platforms (Kubernetes, Docker) is mandatory.
• Hands-on experience in CI/CD pipeline tools.
• Proven problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team delivering security tools.
• Manage Kubernetes clusters and automate deployments.
• Collaborate with teams to streamline software delivery.

Skills

Kubernetes

Docker

Python

JavaScript

Golang

Gitlab CI

GitHub Actions

Grafana

ELK

Agile Development

JIRA

Security

Communication Skills

Tools

CI/CD Tools

Terraform

Ansible

CircleCI

Jenkins

Job description

Software Engineering Specialist

8 months

Birmingham - hybrid

£550 per day inside IR35 - umbrella only

Responsibilities

• A Technical leadership role working in a high performing team of engineers delivering state of the art security tools.
• Kubernetes DevOps/SysOps Engineering role managing Kubernetes clusters and container orchestration, automating deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications.
• Implement best practices for Kubernetes configuration and security.
• DevOps/SysOps Engineering collaborating with cross-functional teams (development, operations, and QA) to streamline software delivery and automating deployment pipelines using CI/CD tools
• Troubleshoot issues along the CI/CD pipeline
• Act as product owner, breaking down top level requirements into product backlogs as part of quarterly/sprint planning
• Interface with program and project managers to ensure appropriate security architecture engagement as necessary.
• Provide effective technology coaching and mentoring both inside and outside the team.
• Growth mindset and a desire to learn, teach, and improve skills.
• Previous ownership of mission-critical shared infrastructure

Essential skills

• Experience with containerization technology and orchestration platforms e.g. Kubernetes, Docker - Mandatory
• Hands-on experience in installing, configuring, operating, and monitoring CI/CD pipeline tools
• Experience in Python, JavaScript, Golang.
• Experience on Gitlab CI or GitHub Actions
• Experience in monitoring tools such as Grafana, ELK
• Experience in Agile software development systems and JIRA Tools.
• Understanding of IT, network services and security
• Ability to collaborate effectively with others to drive forward key security objectives
• Strong communication skills including presentation and documentation writing (to both technical and business audiences)
• An aptitude for autonomous learning as required by the demands of the business
• Proven problem-solving abilities
• Assertiveness, and the ability to drive through change
• Excellent team working skills including the ability to work effectively within a geographically disparate team

Advantageous

• Experience with containerization technology and orchestration platforms e.g. Kubernetes
• SIEM Experience with Elastic Stack (ELK)
• Knowledge of ArgoCD, Terraform
• Knowledge CI/CD tools Ansible, Circle CI, Jenkins, Parker, Terraform
• Knowledge of Offensive testing frameworks
• Message processing using Kafka, Rabbit MQ
• Knowledge of Linux, Windows and Network Administration
• Knowledge and experience of cloud services (public or private), OpenStack and K8S
• DevOps qualifications
• Knowledge of Telecoms Security Act (TSA)
• Knowledge of architectural concepts such as microservices, service mesh.
• Strong knowledge of security policy/regulatory frameworks

All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply