DevOps Engineer

Experis
Birmingham, UK
about 1 month ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Clean Code Principles Java (Programming Language) JavaScript (Programming Language) Agile Methodology Amazon Web Services Automation of Tests Microsoft Azure Cloud Computing Cloud Computing Security Code Review Encodings Continuous Integration
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DevOps Github Python (Programming Language) Scrum Methodology Systems Development Life Cycle Selenium Software Engineering Software Systems TypeScript ReactJS Spring-boot Cypress (Programming Language) Containerization Gherkin Solid Principles Deployment Automation Cucumber (Software) Devsecops Docker Jenkins Static Application Security Testing Dynamic Application Security Testing

Job description

DV or eDV Clearance Required We are seeking an experienced DevSecOps Engineer to join a high-performing technology team delivering secure, scalable, and high-impact software solutions within complex cloud and cyber environments. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving challenging technical problems, embedding security throughout the development lifecycle, and working collaboratively across engineering, delivery, and stakeholder teams. You will play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining secure cloud-native solutions while helping drive DevSecOps best practices, automation, and continuous improvement across projects. The Role As a DevSecOps Engineer, you will contribute across the full software delivery lifecycle - from requirements gathering and architecture through to deployment, security, automation, and operational support. You will work closely with developers, architects, technical leads, and stakeholders to deliver secure, reliable, and innovative solutions aligned to business and operational objectives., + Design, build, and maintain secure, scalable software solutions and cloud environments

  • Embed security best practices throughout the SDLC including automated security testing and compliance checks
  • Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, deployment automation, and continuous testing processes
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to refine requirements and shape technical solutions
  • Support technical investigations, prototyping, and innovation initiatives
  • Participate in architectural discussions and contribute to solution design decisions
  • Help improve engineering processes, tooling, and automation practices
  • Engage with stakeholders, including security and policy teams, to identify and mitigate delivery risks
  • Provide mentorship, code reviews, and technical guidance to less experienced engineers
  • Promote Agile delivery principles and foster a collaborative team culture

Requirements

We are looking for candidates with experience across software engineering, cloud infrastructure, and DevSecOps practices, including expertise in at least three of the following areas: Software Development

  • Strong experience in one or more of:
  • Java
  • Spring Boot
  • Python
  • JavaScript / TypeScript
  • ReactJS
  • Understanding of SOLID principles and clean coding practices Cloud & Infrastructure

  • Experience with AWS or Azure cloud platforms
  • Ability to configure, deploy, and secure cloud-native environments
  • Understanding of modern infrastructure and security best practices DevSecOps & Automation

  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation tooling
  • Knowledge of security integration across the SDLC including:
  • SAST
  • DAST
  • Continuous testing
  • Experience using tools such as Jenkins or GitHub Actions Containerisation & Testing

  • Experience with Docker or similar containerisation technologies
  • Experience with testing frameworks and BDD approaches including:
  • Cypress
  • Selenium
  • Cucumber
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  • Gherkin Agile & Collaboration

  • Experience working within Agile delivery environments such as Scrum or Kanban
  • Strong stakeholder communication and collaboration skills
  • Experience coaching or mentoring junior engineers

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