DevOps Architect

Requirements

Must have:

- DevOps CI/CD pipeline design and implementation - Kubernetes (Azure Kubernetes Service) - Azure DevOps (ADO) pipelines, container registry integration - Helm, Docker, Istio - SonarQube, Elastic Stack (ELK) - Application monitoring and logging - Automation tools such as Ansible and Puppet - Experience with ALM tools like Jira, Confluence, Git, Bitbucket - Strong understanding of design patterns and Java 1.8 - Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills - Unix/Linux system administration (desirable) - Experience with Redshift, Nexus, Artifactory (desirable) - Exposure to Agile methodologies and sprint planning (desirable) - Familiarity with cloud-native security and compliance practices (desirable)

Responsibilities:

- Lead architectural improvements and define scalable DevOps solutions - Design and implement CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, Jenkins, and Helm - Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration using Ansible - Drive containerization strategies using Docker and Kubernetes - Integrate service mesh technologies like ISTIO for secure and reliable microservices communication - Collaborate with cross-functional teams in Agile environments to deliver high-quality software - Conduct code reviews and enhance testing practices to ensure software reliability - Provide support and incident response for developed automation solutions - Mentor junior engineers and promote DevOps best practices - Maintain and enhance knowledge bases and documentation for operational excellence - Deliver as per project schedule

Company:

We are looking for a DevOps Architect/Senior Platform Engineer to join our team in Nottingham. This is a pivotal role where you will be transforming DevOps practices while working on high-impact projects that leverage modern cloud-native technologies and automation tools. The position offers access to cutting-edge platforms like Kubernetes, Azure DevOps, and ISTIO, enabling you to design robust CI/CD pipelines and containerized solutions. We value collaboration and innovation, aiming to deliver top-quality software efficiently in a dynamic industry. The role requires a minimum of 3 days in the office per week and offers a 3 to 6-month duration assignment.