DevOps Engineer

About the RoleMy 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.Salary: £80k plus Key ResponsibilitiesWhat Makes a Great CandidateProficiency in PowerShell or other scripting languagesExperience with C#, Java, or Python, or the ability to codeKnowledge of Infrastructure as Code tools like Ansible, Terraform, or similarExperience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes or Docker Swarm)Familiarity with monitoring tools like ELK, Grafana, or similarExperience with CI/CD tools like TeamCityMicrosoft SQL Server expertiseWindows and Linux administration experienceStrong communication skills for interacting with clients and team membersFinancial Services experience is a plus but not requiredA minimum 2.1 degree in Computer Science or a related field, preferably from a leading universityResponsibilitiesAutomating infrastructure and environmentsManaging and maintaining Continuous Integration infrastructureDeveloping monitoring and diagnostics toolsDelivering end-user automation solutionsCultureAs 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 skillsEmphasizing collaboration, both internally and with clients, to produce the best resultsValuing curiosity and encouraging continuous learningSeeking positive, passionate individuals with proven problem-solving skills who can deliver solutions quicklyEmpowering our people to take ownership and be trusted to go the extra mile when neededMotivating our team to be highly driven and eager to learnDesirable SkillsExperience with Atlassian tools (Bitbucket, JIRA)Artifact storage knowledge (Artifactory)Familiarity with Octopus DeployExperience with static analysis tools (e.g., SonarQube)Control-M experienceCloud experience (Azure, AWS, or GCP)VMware (vSphere) and SAN experience