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.
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