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# DevOps Engineer

- **Company:** Edward Laing
- **Location:** Dartford, UK (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £123,500.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Apache HTTP Server, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Configuration Management, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Domain Name System (DNS), Github, Python (Programming Language), Routing, OAuth, OpenID, Reliability Engineering, Openid Connect, Data Logging, Scripting, Google Cloud, Cloud Platform System, Istio, Multi-Cloud, Git, Event Driven Architecture, AngularJS, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Azure AKS, Api Gateway
- **Published:** August 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/x/43848288/

## About the Role

The successful consultant will have a strong background in Infrastructure as Code, Kubernetes, Platform Engineering, CI/CD automation and multi-cloud environments, with experience designing and operating modern cloud platforms at enterprise scale.

## Description

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the design, deployment and operation of secure, cloud-native platforms spanning AWS, Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Working within an Agile delivery environment, you'll help build and support resilient, highly available infrastructure, enabling the delivery of critical public services., Skills and Experience:EssentialProven commercial experience as a DevOps Engineer, Platform Engineer, Cloud Engineer or Site Reliability Engineer (SRE).Strong experience deploying and managing AWS infrastructure using Terraform.Commercial experience operating cloud-native platforms across AWS, Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud Platform.Excellent knowledge of cloud networking, identity, governance and security.Experience designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions and Flux.Strong Kubernetes experience including: Amazon EKS / Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) / Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE)Experience with Service Mesh technologies such as Istio.Kubernetes configuration management using Kustomize.Experience deploying and securing AWS API Gateway.Strong operational monitoring, logging and alerting experience.Experience supporting event-driven architectures using Apache Kafka.Strong scripting skills using Python, Bash or PowerShell.Excellent knowledge of Git, GitHub or
GitLab.Strong communication skills and experience working directly with clients within Agile delivery environments.DesirableJavaScript frameworks including Angular or React.Authentication technologies including OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect (OIDC) and SAML.Cloud migration and modernisation programmes across AWS, Azure and GCP.Platform Engineering and reusable cloud platform design.Experience delivering within UK Government, GDS or other highly regulated environments.
Role and Responsibilities:Design, deploy and manage secure, scalable cloud infrastructure across AWS, Azure and GCP.Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code solutions using Terraform.Build, optimise and support CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, Flux and modern DevOps practices.Deploy and operate Kubernetes platforms including Amazon EKS, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE).Implement and manage Service Mesh technologies such as Istio.Manage Kubernetes configuration using Kustomize and associated tooling.Design and deploy secure API Gateway solutions.Develop operational monitoring, logging and alerting capabilities to support highly available services.Support event-driven microservice architectures incorporating Apache Kafka.Design secure cloud networking solutions across AWS, Azure and GCP, including networking, routing, DNS and load balancing.Automate operational processes using Python, Bash or PowerShell.Collaborate with architects, developers, security
specialists and client stakeholders to deliver robust cloud-native platforms.Contribute to platform engineering initiatives, reusable infrastructure components and cloud migration activities.NB: The successful candidate will be required to undergo a basic level of security clearance before undertaking the assignment (around two weeks' lead-time).
Applications: To learn more about this newly created opportunity consulting as a DevOps for an initial 6-month engagement, operating on a remote-working basis; please call and speak with Edward Laing here at ISR Recruitment on 07436 071 872 or please send through a copy of your latest online profile and/or CV () for an immediate call back in the strictest confidence.


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