Full job descriptionDevOps Engineer | Newcastle - 3 Days Onsite | £45,000 - £60,000 | 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract

We’re seeking a DevOps Engineer to join a major digital transformation programme, helping to build, automate and support modern cloud-based development environments. This is a hands-on opportunity for someone who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, working with modern cloud technologies and making a tangible impact on software delivery.

Key Responsibilities*Build, maintain and optimise CI/CD pipelines
*Configure and support tools including GitLab, Jenkins and SonarQube
*Automate build, test and deployment processes
*Implement Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, CloudFormation or AWS CDK
*Support cloud-based environments across modern platforms
*Create and maintain automated integrations between systems and APIs
*Build and manage containerised environments using Docker and Kubernetes/OpenShift
*Work closely with development teams to improve delivery speed, quality and reliability
*Champion DevOps best practice and continuous improvement
Essential Skills & Experience*Experience within a DevOps, Platform Engineering or Cloud Engineering role
*Strong understanding of Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD)
*Experience with GitLab, Jenkins or similar automation tools
*Infrastructure as Code experience using Terraform, CloudFormation or AWS CDK
*Experience with Docker and containerised applications
*Exposure to Kubernetes or OpenShift
*Experience working with AWS, Azure or other cloud platforms
*Scripting experience using Python, Bash, PowerShell, TypeScript or Node.js
*Experience working within Agile software delivery environments
*Must hold/be eligible for SC clerance
Desirable Experience*Configuration management tools such as Ansible, Puppet or Chef
*Experience with security, performance or resilience testing tools
*Knowledge of serverless architectures
*Experience integrating applications and services through APIs
What’s on Offer?*Salary of £45,000 - £60,000
*12-Month Fixed-Term Contract
*Hybrid working with 3 days per week onsite in Newcastle
*Opportunity to work on a large-scale transformation programme
*Exposure to modern cloud, automation and container technologies
*Collaborative and highly technical engineering environment
*Opportunity to shape DevOps processes and best practices
*Strong likelihood of extension or permanent employment beyond the initial 12-month term
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If you’re passionate about cloud technologies, automation and modern software delivery and want to join a team where you can make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.