Job title: DevOps Architect/ Senior DevOps Platform Engineer Will the role be 100% remote, hybrid or 100% office? Hybrid 3 days/week If the role is hybrid/ office based specify location: Nottinghamshire, UK Duration of assignment: 6 months contract InsideIR35 The Role: As a DevOps Architect/Senior Platform Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in transforming DevOps practices. You’ll work on high-impact projects in a dynamic industry, leveraging modern cloud-native technologies and automation tools. This role offers access to cutting-edge platforms like Kubernetes, Azure DevOps, and ISTIO, enabling you to design and implement robust CI/CD pipelines and containerized solutions. Key responsibilities: Lead architectural improvements and define scalable DevOps solutions Design and implement CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, Jenkins, and Helm Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration using Ansible Drive containerization strategies using Docker and Kubernetes Integrate service mesh technologies like ISTIO for secure and reliable microservices communication Collaborate with cross-functional teams in Agile environments to deliver high-quality software Conduct code reviews and enhance testing practices to ensure software reliability Provide support and incident response for developed automation solutions Mentor junior engineers and promote DevOps best practices Maintain and enhance knowledge bases and documentation for operational excellence Delivery as per project schedule Key skills/knowledge/experience: DevOps CI/CD pipeline design and implementation Kubernetes (Azure Kubernetes Service) Azure DevOps (ADO) – pipelines, container registry integration Helm, Docker, Istio SonarQube, Elastic Stack (ELK) Application monitoring and logging Automation tools – Ansible, Puppet Experience with ALM tools – Jira, Confluence, Git, Bitbucket Strong understanding of design patterns and Java 1.8 Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Desirable skills/knowledge/experience: Unix/Linux system administration Experience with Redshift, Nexus, Artifactory Exposure to Agile methodologies and sprint planning Familiarity with cloud-native security and compliance practices Please note that the client is only considering applicants who are either British citizen, spouses of British citizens, ILR holders, ILR dependents & EU citizens