DevOps Engineer | Newcastle - 3 Days Onsite | £45,000 - £60,000 | 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract

Reference: wd-409
DevOps Engineer | Newcastle - 3 Days Onsite | £45,000 - £60,000 | 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract

We're seeking a DevOps Engineer to join a major digital transformation programme, helping to build, automate and support modern cloud-based development environments. This is a hands-on opportunity for someone who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, working with modern cloud technologies and making a tangible impact on software delivery.

Key Responsibilities
  • Build, maintain and optimise CI/CD pipelines
  • Configure and support tools including GitLab, Jenkins and SonarQube
  • Automate build, test and deployment processes
  • Implement Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, CloudFormation or AWS CDK
  • Support cloud-based environments across modern platforms
  • Create and maintain automated integrations between systems and APIs
  • Build and manage containerised environments using Docker and Kubernetes/OpenShift
  • Work closely with development teams to improve delivery speed, quality and reliability
  • Champion DevOps best practice and continuous improvement
Essential Skills & Experience
  • Experience within a DevOps, Platform Engineering or Cloud Engineering role
  • Strong understanding of Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD)
  • Experience with GitLab, Jenkins or similar automation tools
  • Infrastructure as Code experience using Terraform, CloudFormation or AWS CDK
  • Experience with Docker and containerised applications
  • Exposure to Kubernetes or OpenShift
  • Experience working with AWS, Azure or other cloud platforms
  • Scripting experience using Python, Bash, PowerShell, TypeScript or Node.js
  • Experience working within Agile software delivery environments
  • Must hold/be eligible for SC clerance
Desirable Experience
  • Configuration management tools such as Ansible, Puppet or Chef
  • Experience with security, performance or resilience testing tools
  • Knowledge of serverless architectures
  • Experience integrating applications and services through APIs
What's on Offer?
  • Salary of £45,000 - £60,000
  • 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract
  • Hybrid working with 3 days per week onsite in Newcastle
  • Opportunity to work on a large-scale transformation programme
  • Exposure to modern cloud, automation and container technologies
  • Collaborative and highly technical engineering environment
  • Opportunity to shape DevOps processes and best practices
  • Strong likelihood of extension or permanent employment beyond the initial 12-month term
Apply Now
If you're passionate about cloud technologies, automation and modern software delivery and want to join a team where you can make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.
£45,000.00 - £60,000.00
Per annum
£45000 - £60000 per annum
Added 08/09/2026
Reference: wd-409

DevOps Engineer | Newcastle - 3 Days Onsite | £45,000 - £60,000 | 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract

Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom Fixed Term Contract IT

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