About the Company
Our Client is a newly established technology venture that specialises in providing software development and technology consulting services, primarily for clients in Financial Services and Alternative Investment markets. Their team is built on exceptional talent in the North East, delivering high-quality, innovative solutions to exceed client expectations and solve complex, fast-paced challenges. If you're an experienced DevOps Engineer and a strong communicator who thrives on demanding projects, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. Their office is located in the heart of Newcastle City Centre, where they are fostering a stimulating and collaborative environment.
About the Role
As a new venture, we’re excited to build a culture from the ground up, with key values including:
* Exceptional talent with strong communication skills
* A commitment to collaboration, both within our team and with clients
* Embracing curiosity and a passion for learning
* A positive, solutions-oriented approach to problem-solving
* Ownership and accountability, with a commitment to going the extra mile when needed
* Motivation and a high desire to learn and grow
Responsibilities
* Automate infrastructure and environments
* Manage and maintain Continuous Integration (CI) infrastructure
* Develop monitoring and diagnostic solutions
* Deliver automation solutions for end users
Qualifications
Minimum 2.1 degree in Computer Science or related field, ideally from a top university
Required Skills
* Proficiency in PowerShell or similar scripting languages
* Background in C#, Java, or Python, with coding ability
* Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Ansible, Terraform)
* Experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes or Docker Swarm)
* Monitoring tools knowledge (ELK, Grafana, or similar)
* CI/CD with TeamCity
* Windows and Linux administration experience
* Microsoft SQL Server expertise
* Clear and professional communication skills
* Financial Services experience is a plus, though not essential
Preferred Skills
* Atlassian tools (Bitbucket, JIRA)
* Artifact storage (e.g., Artifactory)
* Octopus Deploy
* Static analysis tools (e.g., SonarQube)
* Control-M scheduling
* Cloud experience (Azure, AWS, or GCP)
* VMware (vSphere) and SAN experience
Why Join Us?
* Impact from day one, with autonomy to leverage your skills
* Work on diverse, high-impact projects with talented colleagues
* Deliver tangible business value alongside clients
* Learn from industry experts about financial markets and world economies
* Ownership of technical products, with cross-functional collaboration
* The opportunity to shape and improve systems and processes through technical excellence and innovation
If you are interested in hearing more, click apply and Jack Salkeld will reach out to you!