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