Automation jobs in United Kingdom

• Location: Gloucester/Cheltenham – full time on site when required
• Salary: Up to £85k DOE + Bonuses & Benefits Package
• Security Clearance: Active Enhanced DV Required
• Key Skills: Python, Kubernetes, Docker, Jenkins, CI/CD, AWS, Ansible

Who We Are?

Our client is a world-class engineering and technology consultancy delivering cutting-edge research, development, and engineering solutions to high-profile National Security and Defence customers. Specialising in mission-centric solutions, they design and build highly secure, scalable, and efficient systems tailored to the most demanding environments.

What Will You Be Doing?

As a DevOps Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in bridging development, testing, infrastructure, and operations to streamline software delivery. Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing and automating deployment pipelines to enable seamless software integration
• Implementing CI/CD best practices to enhance efficiency and scalability
• Working closely with Software Engineers to transform code into robust, deployable solutions
• Optimising infrastructure and orchestration using modern tools and frameworks
• Ensuring high availability and security of mission-critical applications
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement and DevOps adoption

What Are We Looking For?

We are looking for candidates with expertise in automation, orchestration, and deployment, as well as familiarity with a range of DevOps tools and technologies.

Essential Skills:

• Active Enhanced DV Clearance
• Strong experience in DevOps automation and infrastructure management
• Expertise in designing and managing CI/CD pipelines
• Hands-on experience with containerisation and orchestration tools

Technical Experience (Experience in some of the following is beneficial):

• Jenkins – CI/CD automation
• Python or Java – Scripting and development
• Ansible – Configuration management and automation
• Docker & Kubernetes – Containerisation and orchestration
• AWS – Cloud-based infrastructure and deployment
• Linux System Administration – Managing and securing deployed clusters

Why Join Us?

• Work on high-impact projects in National Security and Defence
• Be part of a cutting-edge engineering team driving digital transformation
• Enjoy a competitive salary, bonuses, and benefits package
• Collaborate in a highly secure and dynamic environment

This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled DevOps Engineer to work on highly secure, complex systems and drive innovation in a mission-critical environment.

Ready to take your career to the next level? Apply today and be part of something extraordinary!

Please either apply by clicking online or emailing me directly at henry.clay-davies@searchability.com. For further information please call me on 0161 416 6800 or 07719065951 - I can make myself available outside of normal working hours to suit from 7 am until 10 pm. If unavailable, please leave a message and either myself or one of my colleagues will respond. By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process & submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only.