DevOps Engineer
South Wales (Hybrid – up to 3 days per week in office)
Up to £55,000
CPS Group are working with a a global, innovative organisation with a long-standing presence in the specialty insurance and risk management industry. They provide expert solutions and tailored services to complex client needs across a wide range of sectors. The company places a strong emphasis on stability, professional development, and investing in cutting-edge technologies to deliver excellence.
As a DevOps Engineer, you will play a key role in supporting and improving the software delivery lifecycle across international business applications. Working within a cross-functional team, you will enhance development processes, optimise release procedures, and collaborate on infrastructure and deployment automation projects.
Key Responsibilities
* Install, deploy and configure .NET and web applications.
* Manage and deploy changes across environments (DEV, TEST, PROD) using structured release processes.
* Administer Microsoft SQL Server environments and deploy SQL scripts.
* Maintain and manage virtualised server environments (e.g., VMWare).
* Support deployment and configuration of enterprise applications such as BizTalk, MS Dynamics, CRM, and Pega.
* Develop and maintain deployment documentation and procedures.
* Perform system monitoring, log reviews, and ensure backup completion.
* Manage Active Directory permissions and service accounts.
* Contribute to disaster recovery planning and testing.
* Identify and implement automation opportunities.
* Create and maintain CI/CD pipelines using modern DevOps tools.
* Promote a collaborative DevOps culture and attend monthly DevOps forums.
Essential Skills & Experience
* Proven experience in application deployment and configuration.
* Background in software development, testing, or support.
* Strong troubleshooting skills for environment and application issues.
* Experience with:
* Windows Server & SQL Server Management Studio
* IIS, Apache Tomcat
* Virtualisation platforms (e.g., VMWare)
* CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, AWS CI/CD, etc.)
* Automation tools (Terraform, Ansible, PowerShell)
* Containerisation tools (Docker, Kubernetes, Minikube)
* Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
Desirable Experience
* Previous experience working in the insurance or financial services sector.
* Exposure to third-party software systems such as Salesforce, MS Dynamics, Guidewire, BizTalk, Pega, or Verisk products.
* Experience leading automation initiatives or application support in a multi-platform environment.
Interested? Contact: Zach Bennett - CPS Group