Senior DevOps Platform Engineer
Our client, a leading global supplier for IT services, requires DevOps Architect / Senior DevOps Platform Engineer to be based at their client’s office in Nottingham, UK.
This is a hybrid role – you can work remotely in the UK and attend the Nottingham office 3 days per week .
This is a 6+ month temporary contract to start asap
Day rate: Competitive Market rate
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 Requirements
Essential Skills:
- 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:
- Unix/Linux system administration
- Experience with Redshift, Nexus, Artifactory
- Exposure to Agile methodologies and sprint planning
- Familiarity with cloud-native security and compliance practices
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