DevOps Engineer - Premium Audio Products - Kent, UK

Scale Up Search are looking for an experienced DevOps Engineer with a passion for technology and innovation to join a small but growing software team within a premium audio manufacturer.

You will be joining a multidisciplinary engineering team working across:

• Embedded : application frameworks for hardware products (C++, OOD)
• Desktop : scientific and design applications (Java, MATLAB, OOD)
• DevOps : pipelines and internal tooling (Python3, Jenkins, Redmine, SVN, Git)

As a DevOps Engineer, you will help maintain and evolve the source code and tooling used by the R&D team, adopting modern practices and exploring new technologies. The role offers ample scope for technical growth and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Linux System Management
• Python 3 scripting and OOP development
• Strong command line skills (Bash or PowerShell)
• Prior experience with Docker, Jenkins, and Kubernetes (professional or personal)
• Tooling & Automation : Design, configure, and maintain internal tools and automation frameworks using containerisation (e.g. Docker). Includes task management, version control, code review tools, monitoring solutions, and other utilities.
• CI/CD Pipeline Management : Build and maintain Jenkins pipelines to automate build, test, and deployment workflows.
• System Reliability & Maintenance : Monitor and troubleshoot Linux and Windows build nodes for performance and availability.
• Security & Access Control : Implement and manage security protocols (e.g. SSH, Active Directory).
• Tool Evaluation & Best Practices : Continuously assess new technologies and propose improvements.
• Collaboration & Configuration Management : Participate in code reviews, maintain configuration backups, and ensure tooling is upgradable.

Reporting Line & Interfaces

• Reports directly to the Software Team Lead, who is actively involved in development.
• Works closely with the software team to refine workflows and address gaps.
• Occasionally engages with the wider R&D team to gather requirements and support new projects.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree-level understanding of maths/physics or equivalent practical experience.
• Up to 5 years’ relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience with home-lab or personal technical projects.
• Proficiency in Python 3; ideally experience with another high-level OOD language (C++, Java).
• Hands-on experience with Jenkins and Docker (or similar).
• Strong systems administration knowledge across Linux and Windows.
• Problem-solving mindset; quick to diagnose and resolve issues.
• Proactive, curious, and eager to learn.
• Collaborative approach to working with multidisciplinary teams.
• Good time management and communication skills.
• Growth mindset, open to feedback and continuous development.
• Attention to detail.

Additional Skills & Interests (Desirable)

• Creative use of computers (e.g. music, video production).
• Experience with audio systems or hardware devices.
• Familiarity with SciPy / NumPy / MATLAB.
• Mobile development (Android / iOS).
• Practical DSP knowledge.

If the job description aligns with your expertise and ambitions, please apply directly.