DevOps Engineer - Cloud Automation

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled DevOps Engineer to enhance their cloud automation capabilities in Leeds . This role is crucial for streamlining development processes, improving deployment frequency, and ensuring the reliability and scalability of their cloud-based applications. You will work at the intersection of development and operations, implementing best practices for continuous integration, continuous delivery, and infrastructure management. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a collaborative team, leverage cutting-edge cloud technologies, and drive operational excellence within a growing organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage CI/CD pipelines for automated application builds, testing, and deployments.
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation.
• Configure, manage, and monitor cloud infrastructure on platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Implement robust monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions to ensure system health and performance.
• Collaborate with development teams to troubleshoot issues and optimize application deployment strategies.
• Ensure security best practices are integrated throughout the infrastructure and deployment lifecycle.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a DevOps Engineer or in a similar role focused on cloud automation.
• Strong proficiency with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI) and scripting languages (Python, Bash).
• Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker and orchestration platforms like Kubernetes.
• Understanding of networking, security principles, and system administration in a Linux environment.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented setting.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and performance incentives.
• Hybrid working arrangements providing a balance of office and remote work.
• Comprehensive health insurance and wellness programs.
• Generous annual leave allowance and public holidays.
• Opportunities for training and certification in cloud technologies.