DevOps Software Engineer (Senior - Principal)

Halliburton
Abingdon, United Kingdom
4 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior

Job location

Abingdon, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Microsoft Active Directory
Agile Methodologies
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Audit Trail
Azure
Backup Devices
Bash
Bioinformatics
Cloud Computing
Cloud Computing Security
Continuous Integration
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
DevOps
Distributed Systems
DNS
Monitoring of Systems
Hyper-V
Python
Key Management
Nagios
Routing
Powershell
Scrum
Ansible
Prometheus
Software Engineering
Virtualization Technology
Private Cloud Environment
Data Logging
Scripting (Bash/Python/Go/Ruby)
Grafana
Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Containerization
Kubernetes
Infrastructure Automation Frameworks
Information Technology
Hardware Infrastructure
Cloudwatch
Terraform
Docker
VMware

Job description

We are actively seeking a Mid-Level DevOps Engineer to join our Technical Solutions Team, which is responsible for implementing the delivery platform across the Neftex® subsurface evaluation product portfolio. This role is ideal for self-motivated, enthusiastic individuals who thrive in team environments and are passionate about building innovative, scalable solutions using cloud technologies.

You will work on the design, implementation, and maintenance of cloud and on-premises infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, automation tooling, and operational scripts. You will work closely with application developers in a DevOps environment.

Successful candidates will be evidently enthusiastic and motivated people who we can train up in our processes and ultimately play a key role in quality assurance initiatives across different stakeholder groups., * Design, implement, and maintain infrastructure to support scalable and resilient applications.

  • Develop and manage CI/CD pipelines to automate build, test, and deployment processes.
  • Write and maintain automation scripts for infrastructure provisioning, configuration, and deployment.
  • Create operational tooling and scripts to streamline monitoring, logging, backups, and incident response.
  • Collaborate with software engineers to ensure integration between application code and infrastructure.
  • Monitor system performance, availability, and reliability using appropriate tools and metrics.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure and deployment issues across environments.
  • Implement and enforce cloud security policies and practices.
  • Maintain and improve Infrastructure as Code (IaC) scripts and templates.
  • Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to sprint planning, backlog grooming, and retrospectives.
  • Document infrastructure, processes, and operational procedures.
  • Stay current with emerging cloud technologies, automation frameworks, and DevOps trends, and proactively suggest improvements.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 3+ years experience in building and maintaining distributed systems in on-premises environments including private cloud and hybrid solutions.
  • Strong experience in building and maintaining distributed systems in on-premises environments including private cloud and hybrid solutions.
  • Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform.
  • Experience with CI/CD tools and practices.
  • Solid scripting skills using Python, Bash, or PowerShell for automation of operational tasks.
  • Networking including firewall principles, routing, package filtering, and WAF.
  • Familiarity with monitoring, logging, and alerting tools (e.g., CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana).
  • Experience with a public cloud provider (preferably AWS or Azure).
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, agile environment.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Familiarity with modern infrastructure design patterns.
  • Strong knowledge of server hardware, virtualization (VMware/Hyper-V), and storage systems
  • Experience with GitOps workflows and tools.
  • Exposure to configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible).
  • Understanding of infrastructure security best practices, including:
  • Active Directory
  • DNS
  • DHCP
  • Group Policy
  • Secrets management
  • Data encryption (at rest and in transit)
  • Compliance and audit logging
  • Experience working in Agile teams using Scrum or Kanban methodologies.
  • Comfortable working in geographically distributed teams and cross-functional environments.
  • Familiar with SOC2 compliance requirements

Minimum Qualifications: Minimum qualifications may be acquired through technical schools or equivalent related experience. Candidates having qualifications that exceed the minimum job requirements will receive consideration for higher level roles given (1) their experience, (2) additional job requirements, and/or (3) business needs. Depending on education, experience, and skill level, a variety of job opportunities might be available from the DevOps Software Engineer (Senior - Principal)Halliburton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual preference/ orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation.

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