DevOps Engineer (Contract)

Are you ready to bring your DevOps expertise to a project that's shaping the future of seamless, agile deployments? We're looking for a Senior DevOps Engineer who's passionate about automation, containerization, and crafting CI/CD pipelines that empower development teams. Why This Role? Long-term Potential: Start with a 12-month contract, with strong prospects for extension. Flexible Working: Enjoy remote and blended work options that suit your lifestyle. Cutting-Edge Technology: Work with the latest in cloud and on-premises tools, primarily Azure with a bit of AWS for variety! Your Impact and Responsibilities: Pipeline Perfection: Lead the design, development, and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines using GitLab and GitHub, optimizing deployments across both on-premises and cloud infrastructures. Champion Containerization: Drive our containerization journey, using Docker and Kubernetes to build efficient, scalable environments. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work alongside talented teams to build robust, automated deployment solutions that keep us agile and ahead. Ensure Excellence: Support, troubleshoot, and continually enhance CI/CD workflows for performance, reliability, and speed. Be a Best Practices Advocate: Implement infrastructure-as-code (IaC), monitoring, and automation to improve system stability and streamline deployments. Shape the Future: Play an active role in our overall DevOps strategy, enhancing the resilience and scalability of our systems. Who You Are: Experienced Pro: 5+ years in senior DevOps or a related engineering role, with deep knowledge of CI/CD processes and experience working with GitLab and GitHub. Container Guru: Skilled in Kubernetes and Docker for container orchestration in a production environment. Linux & Cloud Savvy: Proficiency in Red Hat Linux and Azure; familiarity with AWS is a plus. Automation Expert: Strong scripting skills in Bash or Python for streamlining processes and system management. DevOps Visionary: Knowledgeable in IaC, cloud architecture, and DevOps best practices, with a focus on efficiency and reliability. What Sets You Apart: Communicative Leader: An outstanding communicator with the ability to influence technical decisions and collaborate in a fast-paced environment. Business-Focused Problem Solver: An analytical thinker who brings attention to detail and a proactive approach to resolving user challenges. Team-Oriented: A motivated, enthusiastic professional who excels in collaborative environments. Morgan McKinley is acting as an Employment Agency and references to pay rates are indicative. BY APPLYING FOR THIS ROLE YOU ARE AGREEING TO OUR TERMS OF SERVICE WHICH TOGETHER WITH OUR PRIVACY STATEMENT GOVERN YOUR USE OF MORGAN MCKINLEY SERVICES. Skills: GitLab GitHub (& GitHub Actions) Azure Linux Kubernetes Docker