DevOps Engineer

We are searching for an experienced DevOps Engineer who is highly skilled in Kubernetes, Kafka, Elasticsearch, Azure, CI/CD pipelines, Automation, Infrastructure as a Code (IaC) and Networking.

This role is offered on a remote, home-working basis.

Working in this role you will play a pivotal role in the successful delivery of our client's solutions to their specialist UK client base.

You will be working on multiple projects and deliveries focusing on the design, automation and optimisation of cloud-based environments. You will also work on some on-premise implementations, and you will be supporting high-performance, scalable applications and solutions.

To be a success in this role you MUST be able to demonstrate a successful track record in DevOps practices and you MUST have a deep understanding of the design, development and support of CI/CD pipelines.

You will also have solid knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Container Orchestration, Automation and Linux Hosts with the ability to script in Bash, Python or a similar language.

You will be deploying and managing Kubernetes Clusters in both on-premise and Azure environments which need to be highly available, scalable and secure.

Hands-on experience and the ability to manage production Kubernetes Clusters in both bare-metal and cloud environments is essential (Azure is preferred).

You will also be working with databases and will need to have knowledge and experience of working with MS SQL Server, PostgreSQL and/or NoSQL. If you have the ability to assist with performance tuning/database administration this is highly desired but is not essential.

Experience with networking and having knowledge of mixture of HTTP(S), DNS, Firewalls, VPNs, TLS/SSL certificates and network security is also required.

With regards to Configuration Management and IaC, our client uses tools such as Terraform, Ansible and GIT. They also use Jenkins, TeamCity and Azure Pipelines with regards to their CI/CD tools.

We are looking for candidates who are strong communicators with the ability to analyse complex issues and develop effective solutions to these issues.

This role is offered on a remote basis and comes with an excellent package, including a competitive salary, good holiday allowance, professional development opportunities, a collaborative work environment, remote and flexible working, an employee assistance programme, rewards and discounts with retailers, leisure providers and lifestyle services.

Please note, to be considered for this role you MUST have the Right to Work in the UK without Company Sponsorship - our client is unable to sponsor candidates for this role.

KEYWORDSDevOps Engineer, Kubernetes, Kafka, Elasticsearch, Azure, Azure Pipelines, CI/CD pipelines, Automation, Infrastructure as a Code, IaC, Networking, Container Orchestration, Automation, Linux, Linux Hosts, Bash, Python. MS SQL Server, PostgreSQL, NoSQL, HTTP, HTTP(S), DNS, Firewalls, VPNs, TLS/SSL, Security, Terraform, Ansible, GIT, Jenkins, TeamCity.

Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills and qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

Bowerford Associates Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.