Description

Sidero have a fantastic opportunity for Dev Ops Engineers interested in exploring the world of innovative software product development within a next generation enterprise platform. We are looking for team players who wants to be part of challenging projects working in a high-performance Agile Engineering team.

The Opportunity

As a DevOps Engineer, you will help lead the development of secure cloud environments hosting data and batch/real-time analytical platforms for public and private sector clients, leveraging the latest commercial and open-source technologies and techniques.

You will also be involved in building automated deployments using configuration management technology, deploying new modules, upgrades and fixes to test and production environments.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Build, test and deploy cloud-based infrastructure and applications using CI/CD and Infrastructure-as-Code.
• Contribute to the coding of custom test automation frameworks.
• Performs script maintenance and updates due to changes in requirements or implementations.
• Assists with setup/maintenance of environments for both manual and automated testing.
• Assist in production support through the investigation and resolution of incidents.
• Performs ongoing routine application maintenance tasks.
• Assist in conducting gap analysis, identifying feasible alternative solutions, and assisting in the scope of modifications.
• Participates in the contingency planning, including reliable backup and restore procedures.
• Documents functions and changes to new or modified modules and test activities/results.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Third level qualification in Computer Science/Engineering or a related discipline
• 3+ years' of working experience in a DevOps
• 2 - 4 years demonstrated industry experience

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Essential

You will have demonstrated the following competencies to the proficiency level appropriate to the seniority of the role:

• Commercial Experience in deploying and operating infrastructure (network, servers, services) and applications on AWS and other cloud environments.
• Developing and operating using open source and commercial software within a cloud-centric environment.
• Server build and administration, Linux and Windows.
• GitHub/GitLab for source control and performing code reviews as part of the build and deployment cycle.
• CI/CD and Infrastructure-as-Code technologies, e.g. Terraform and Ansible.
• Test Driven Development with appropriate tools and frameworks.
• Experience with VMWare
• Experience of cloud orchestration and containerisation technologies, such as Kubernetes and Docker.
• Knowledge of large-scale databases and distributed technologies, such as RDS​.
• Knowledge of distributed event streaming technologies.
• Write/maintain automation script using Bash/Shell or python scripting languages.

OTHER SKILLS

• Highly motivated, with a proven ability to work on own initiative within a challenging and dynamic work environment
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team with professionals at all levels
• Outstanding communication (both spoken and written), planning, project management, networking and influencing skills
• Assist in project planning and task estimation
• Ability to prioritise tasks and work on multiple assignments
• Strong analytical skills and logical approach
• Strong commitment to professional and client service excellence
• Maintain current industry / business knowledge
• Develop and share reusable knowledge that can be readily applied to new client projects

BENEFITS

We provide a challenging and exciting work environment with scope for personal development and on-going training. We offer flexible working options - Learning & Development support - English lessons - Employee Wellness & Wellbeing - Health Insurance - Life Assurance - Pension - and more...