DevOps Engineer

Newcastle upon Tyne Permanent 80,000 Ref: 404444

About the Role

My client is a newly established joint venture focused on providing software development and technology consulting services to businesses in the Financial Services and Alternative Investment sectors. They are committed to recruiting and developing top talent in the North East, ensuring the highest quality and expertise in every project. Their mission is to exceed client expectations by solving complex challenges and delivering innovative solutions.

If you are a skilled DevOps Engineer and an effective communicator who enjoys working on demanding projects and solving challenging problems at a fast pace, this could be the ideal opportunity for you.

They operate from their central office in Newcastle, where they are building a team of exceptional professionals in a stimulating work environment.

Key Responsibilities

What Makes a Great Candidate

Proficiency in PowerShell or other scripting languages
Experience with C#, Java, or Python, or the ability to code
Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code tools like Ansible, Terraform, or similar
Experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes or Docker Swarm)
Familiarity with monitoring tools like ELK, Grafana, or similar
Experience with CI/CD tools like TeamCity
Microsoft SQL Server expertise
Windows and Linux administration experience
Strong communication skills for interacting with clients and team members
Financial Services experience is a plus but not required
A minimum 2.1 degree in Computer Science or a related field, preferably from a leading university

Responsibilities

Automating infrastructure and environments
Managing and maintaining Continuous Integration infrastructure
Developing monitoring and diagnostics tools
Delivering end-user automation solutions

Culture

As a new business, joining us at this stage offers the exciting opportunity to help shape our culture. We are committed to:

Attracting exceptional talent with strong communication skills
Emphasizing collaboration, both internally and with clients, to produce the best results
Valuing curiosity and encouraging continuous learning
Seeking positive, passionate individuals with proven problem-solving skills who can deliver solutions quickly
Empowering our people to take ownership and be trusted to go the extra mile when needed
Motivating our team to be highly driven and eager to learn