DevOps Architect

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