We're working with a Chorley based techco - a leader in their field, based in brand new state of the art offices right next to Buckshaw Parkway train station. Hybrid working DevOps Engineer role.
We're looking for a DevOps Engineer to help design, build, and operate reliable, scalable platforms that enable teams to deliver software safely and efficiently. You will work closely with development and operations teams to automate build and deployment processes, improve system reliability, and strengthen our cloud-native capabilities.
This role focuses on practical delivery, operational ownership, and continuous improvement, rather than tooling for tooling’s sake.
Key Responsibilities
* Build, maintain, and operate cloud-based infrastructure supporting production and non-production environments
* Administer and support Linux and Windows-based systems
* Contribute to infrastructure design with a focus on availability, scalability, and security
* Design, implement, and maintain CI pipelines for on-premise and cloud-hosted applications
* Support and improve CD and GitOps workflows using tools such as Argo CD
* Maintain and optimise build infrastructure and build agents
* Deploy, operate and support Kubernetes application deployments, services, ingress, and configuration
* Troubleshoot Kubernetes and container-related issues in production environments
* Implement and maintain monitoring, alerting, and logging solutions
* Support operational aspects of platforms such as: MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Apache Kafka, OpenSearch
Required Skills & Experience
* Experience working in a DevOps or Platform Engineering role
* Strong knowledge of Linux and working knowledge of Windows
* Hands‑on experience with CI/CD pipelines
* Experience deploying and operating applications in the cloud
* Working knowledge of Kubernetes and container-based workloads
* Experience with Git-based workflows
* Scripting experience using Shell / Bash and/or PowerShell
* Familiarity with monitoring, alerting, and incident management practices
Desirable Skills
* Experience with GitOps tooling (Argo CD)
* Experience with Bamboo and Bitbucket
* Knowledge of Kafka, MongoDB, or PostgreSQL operations
* Experience operating OpenSearch or similar logging platforms
* Understanding of cloud security and access control (RBAC, secrets)
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