Job Advert: DevOps Engineer - Contract Role (Inside IR35)

Proven experience in a government or public sector environment, with an understanding of security and compliance requirements.

Location: Remote with occasional on-site work in NewcastleContract Type: Inside IR35Duration: 6 months (with potential extensions)

About the Role:We are seeking an experienced DevOps Engineer to join our clients dynamic team on a contract basis. This role is ideal for a motivated professional with a proven track record in delivering DevOps solutions within government projects. You will work remotely for most of the time, with occasional travel to our Newcastle office.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, manage, and deploy infrastructure using Helm and Kubernetes.
• Design and optimize CI/CD pipelines to support agile development workflows.
• Utilize Docker for containerization and deployment of scalable applications.
• Collaborate with development, testing, and operations teams to enhance system reliability and performance.
• Implement best practices for infrastructure as code and automated deployment.
• Ensure adherence to government regulations, policies, and security standards.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Strong expertise in Kubernetes, Helm, and Docker.
• Hands-on experience designing and managing CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms and container orchestration tools.
• Proven experience in a government or public sector environment, with an understanding of security and compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to travel occasionally to Newcastle for on-site meetings and work.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Certification in Kubernetes or related DevOps technologies.
• Knowledge of modern monitoring and logging tools.
• Experience with infrastructure as code tools like Terraform or Ansible.