DevOps Engineer
Expleo are seeking a skilled DevOps Engineer to support the formal build, release, and deployment of software within the SSP programme. This role is critical to ensuring robust configuration management, efficient CI/CD pipelines, and reliable software delivery. The engineer will work closely with development, QA, and operations teams to streamline build processes and maintain high standards of automation and integration.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins or Git Runners.
- Manage configuration and artefact repositories (Bitbucket, Artifactory) to ensure traceability and version control.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support Agile delivery and ensure alignment with process documentation (e.g., SDPs).
- Monitor and troubleshoot build and deployment issues, ensuring timely resolution.
- Contribute to automated testing and quality assurance processes.
- Support release planning and coordination, ensuring smooth transitions across environments.
Essential skills
- Proficiency in Java and C++
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams
- Awareness of standard software development tools (JIRA, Jenkins, Git, etc.)
Desired skills
- Scripting experience (Shell, Bash, Python)
- Automated testing awareness
- Git configuration management experience
- Software assurance (COTS/OSS licence management, static analysis tools, Jfrog Xray)
- Awareness of DDQS and Chorus processes
Experience
- Experience with configuration management tools (Bitbucket, Artifactory) and change/task management using JIRA
- Experience with Jenkins or Git Runners for build pipelines, CI/CD processes
- Experience of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) and following defined process documents (SDPs)
- Experience of DevOps principles
- Experience with Docker, Podman, Kubernetes
- Experience with Ansible roles/playbooks and Linux-based infrastructure
What do I need before I apply
- Sole UK Nationality
- UK Security Clearance to SC level
- Willing to work on-site 4 days/week, Monday - Thursday; potential Friday from home
Benefits
- Collaborative working environment - we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges
- We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects
- Expleo Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses
- Competitive company benefits
- Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo
- As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:
- Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
- Communicating and promoting vacancies
- Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
- Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
- Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people
"We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age".
We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive
- Company
- Expleo UK LTD
- Location
- Cheadle, Staffordshire, United Kingdom
- Employment Type
- Permanent
- Posted
- Company
- Expleo UK LTD
- Location
- Cheadle, Staffordshire, United Kingdom
- Employment Type
- Permanent
- Posted