DevOps Software Engineer
Roke Manor Research Ltd, a prominent name in the Defence & Security sector, is seeking a dedicated and passionate DevOps Software Engineer to join their team on a contract basis. This exciting opportunity will involve working with cutting-edge technologies to develop innovative solutions for national security.
Key Responsibilities:
- Writing clean, secure code following a test-driven approach
- Creating code that is open by default and easy for others to reuse
- Translating logical designs into physical designs
- Producing detailed designs
- Effectively documenting all work using required standards, methods, and tools, including prototyping tools where appropriate
- Working with well understood and emerging technologies and identifying appropriate patterns
- Integrating API/UI components with existing data stores and APIs
- Maintaining and developing existing architectural components including Data Ingest, Data Stores, and REST APIs
- Participating in sprint ceremonies with the agile team, attending daily stand-ups, epic decomposition, demos, and planning sessions
- Assisting the wider team to understand upcoming API features and their impact
- Collaborating with user researchers and representing users internally
- Explaining the difference between user needs and desires
Job Requirements:
We're looking for individuals with a blend of analytical thinking, stakeholder engagement, and a passion for national security. Ideal candidates will have:
- Experience in IT DevOps and Software Development
- Proficiency in programming languages such as C#, JavaScript, Python, or Java
- Expertise in front end frameworks - at least one of AngularJS, React, or VueJS
- Knowledge of Windows infrastructure - IIS, Windows Server
- Understanding of relational databases (e.g., SQL Server)
- Experience with containerisation - Docker and Kubernetes
- Proficiency in scripting languages - Bash or PowerShell
- Ability to learn "just in time" to adopt cutting-edge new technologies and paradigms
Benefits:
- Competitive day rate
- Collaborative and innovative work environment
- Opportunity to work with emerging technologies
- Engagement in national security initiatives
If you are an experienced DevOps Software Engineer eager to take on a challenging role in the Defence & Security sector, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join Roke Manor Research Ltd in this exciting opportunity.