UKIC DV- Site Reliability / DevOps Engineer

Matchtech; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contractor in Defence & Security is seeking a skilled Site Reliability / DevOps Engineer in Gloucester. The role involves deploying APIs in Kubernetes and integrating components with existing systems while working closely with clients. Candidates should have strong Java experience and be proficient in Kubernetes/OpenShift. This contract role offers a dynamic team environment with opportunities for extension.

Qualifications

• Experience with Java is essential.
• Proficiency in Kubernetes or OpenShift is required.
• Familiarity with various Linux Operating Systems distributions.

Responsibilities

• Deploy APIs and UI components into a Kubernetes cluster.
• Integrate API/UI components with existing data stores.
• Work as part of an SRE team for maintenance and observability.

Skills

Java

Kubernetes / OpenShift

Linux Sys Admin for deployed clusters

GitLab

Helm

Job description

Overview

Our client, a leading entity in the Defence & Security sector, is currently seeking a skilled Site Reliability / DevOps Engineer to join a dynamic team on a contract basis. This role involves working directly with clients to integrate and support highly critical live solutions while taking responsibility for release procedures and deployment tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Deploying APIs and UI components into a Kubernetes cluster
• Integrating API / UI components with existing data stores and APIs
• Maintaining and developing existing architectural components, including Data Ingest, Data Stores and REST APIs written in Java
• Working as part of an SRE team for the maintenance, observability, and investigations of deployed systems
• Participating in sprint ceremonies with the agile team, including stand‑ups, epic decomposition, demos, and planning sessions
• Assisting the wider team to understand upcoming API features and their impact

Job Requirements

Required Skills

• Experience with Java
• Proficiency in Kubernetes / OpenShift
• Linux Sys Admin for deployed clusters (10s of servers)
• Familiarity with various Linux Operating Systems distributions
• Experience with GitLab
• Knowledge of Helm

Desirable Skills

• Ansible
• Prometheus / Grafana
• Clickhouse (OLAP database)
• GitLab / Tekton Pipeline development
• Experience in integration and debugging
• Understanding of complex system architectures
• Technologically curious with the ability to upskill in new technologies

Other Information

• Location: Gloucester, with a minimum of 3 days per week at the customer site
• Clearance: Must already hold UKIC DV (ideally West)
• Duration: Through to 31/03/2026, with a high probability of extension
• IR35: Inside

Application

If you are an experienced Site Reliability / DevOps Engineer looking for a challenging role within the Defence & Security sector, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's innovative team.