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DevOps Engineer
- sunderland, tyne and wear, SR11AA, United Kingdom
- Hybrid
- Full time
- £65,000 - £65,000 Per Annum
Job Description
About the Role
Our client is seeking a proactive DevOps Engineer to join their expanding technology department in Sunderland . This role is critical for bridging the gap between software development and IT operations, focusing on automating and streamlining development, deployment, and infrastructure management. You will play a key part in enhancing the efficiency, reliability, and scalability of our client's systems, working with cutting-edge cloud technologies. This position is ideal for an individual who is passionate about automation, infrastructure as code, and fostering collaboration between development and operations teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and manage CI/CD pipelines for automated build, test, and deployment processes.
- Develop and maintain infrastructure as code using tools like Terraform or Ansible.
- Monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions to ensure high availability and reliability.
- Manage and scale cloud infrastructure on platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
- Implement and manage containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes.
- Collaborate with development teams to troubleshoot issues, optimize application performance, and improve deployment strategies.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- 3+ years of experience in a DevOps or Systems Engineering role.
- Proficiency with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and infrastructure automation tools.
- Strong experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) and CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI).
- Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and monitoring tools.
- Understanding of networking principles and security best practices in a cloud environment.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage including medical, dental, and vision.
- Generous paid vacation and company holidays.
- Opportunities for continuous learning and professional certifications.
- Hybrid working model allowing for flexible collaboration in Sunderland .