IT Build Engineer

Job Title: Build Engineer

Location: Hemel Hempstead, UK (On-site) Salary: £35,000 (depending on experience) Employment Type: Full-time

Role Overview

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Build Engineer to join our growing technical team in London. You will be responsible for designing, maintaining, and optimising build systems and CI/CD pipelines, ensuring efficient and reliable software delivery across projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain build and deployment pipelines
• Manage and improve CI/CD processes (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI)
• Troubleshoot and resolve build and integration issues
• Collaborate with developers, QA, and DevOps teams to streamline workflows
• Automate repetitive tasks to improve efficiency and reduce errors
• Maintain build infrastructure and ensure system scalability
• Monitor build performance and implement improvements
• Ensure code quality through integration of testing and validation tools
• Document build processes, tools, and configurations
• Required Skills & Experience
• Proven experience as a Build Engineer, DevOps Engineer, or similar role
• Strong knowledge of CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, Bamboo, TeamCity)
• Experience with version control systems (Git preferred)
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python, or PowerShell)
• Familiarity with containerisation tools (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC)
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills

Desirable Skills

• Experience with infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation)
• Knowledge of configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef)
• Exposure to microservices architecture
• Understanding of security best practices in build and deployment
• Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Important Competencies to have!

• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, agile environment
• Proactive and solution-oriented mindset

What We Offer

• Company benefits package
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Collaborative and innovative work environment