DevOps Engineer
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Position Overview & Specifications
Description:
The DevOps engineer will be required to contribute to version-controlled configuration assets within a DevOps team’s existing fully automated continuous deployment solution, to diagnose and troubleshoot infrastructure and deployment issues and work collaboratively as part of the wider organization. He must be an expert with experience with continuous integration, automated deployment, testing and relevant tooling (Git/GitLab, Jenkins, Ansible, Terraform, Linux, AWS EC2, S3 and EKS are essential)
Key responsibilities include:
· Design and implement automated build and deployment solution for Java based micro service
applications utilizing Atlassian Jira/Gillam/Jenkins/Artifactory/Ansible and Terraform
· Ensuring that the team and client understand operational requirements, and take a shared
responsibility for designing and implementing infrastructure for delivering and running software services
· Serve as key liaison between management, technical development/QA teams and Operations
· Discover and capitalize on automation opportunities that provide business value
· Experienced with large-scale CI/CD implementations and source code implementations
· Involve in troubleshooting activities to solve technical challenges
· Monitor progress on projects and provides technical direction as needed
· Develop effective working relationships with development teams both internal to HMRC and with
Third Party suppliers
· Familiar working within an Agile working environment
· Develop and maintain lightweight systems documentation
· Mentor junior team members
Essential Skills:
· Experience with Enterprise Jenkins to create reusable pipelines across projects
· Understanding of the Linux Operating System, standard network protocols and security hardening.
· Proven experience using AWS Cloud Solutions and services such as Ec2, S3, Lambda, EKS, API Gateway, ALB, API Gateway, Autoscaling etc
· In-depth knowledge in Infrastructure-as-code tools (such as Ansible, Terraform, etc.) Mandatory
experience in creating automation framework using Ansible
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £38,863.10-£85,934.07 per year
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Performance bonus
- Yearly bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Reading, Berkshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- DevOps: 1 year (preferred)
Reference ID: D9999
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for DevOps Engineer roles across Falcon Chase International's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £38,863 - £85,934 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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