We're working with a Chorley based tech co., 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 toolings 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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