UKIC DV- Site Reliability / DevOps Engineer

Our client, a leading entity in the Defence & Security sector, is currently seeking a skilled Site Reliability / DevOps Engineer to join a dynamic team on a contract basis. This role involves working directly with clients to integrate and support highly critical live solutions while taking responsibility for release procedures and deployment tasks.

• Deploying APIs and UI components into a Kubernetes cluster
• Integrating API / UI components with existing data stores and APIs
• Maintaining and developing existing architectural components, including Data Ingest, Data Stores and REST APIs written in Java
• Working as part of an SRE team for the maintenance, observability, and investigations of deployed systems
• Participating in sprint ceremonies with the agile team, including stand-ups, epic decomposition, demos, and planning sessions
• Assisting the wider team to understand upcoming API features and their impact

Required Skills:

• Experience with Java
• Proficiency in Kubernetes / OpenShift
• Linux Sys Admin for deployed clusters (10s of servers)
• Familiarity with various Linux Operating Systems distributions
• Experience with GitLab
• Knowledge of Helm

Desirable Skills:
Familiarity with any of the following technologies would be advantageous:

• Ansible
• Prometheus / Grafana
• Clickhouse (OLAP database)
• GitLab / Tekton Pipeline development
• Experience in integration and debugging
• Understanding of complex system architectures
• Technologically curious with the ability to upskill in new technologies

• Location: Gloucester, with a minimum of 3 days per week at the customer site
• Clearance: Must already hold UKIC DV (ideally West)
• Duration: Through to 31/03/2026, with a high probability of extension
• IR35: Inside

If you are an experienced Site Reliability / DevOps Engineer looking for a challenging role within the Defence & Security sector, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's innovative team.