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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # DevOps Engineer - **Company:** Jumping Rivers Ltd - **Location:** Newcastle upon Tyne, UK - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Systems Engineering, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Domain Name System (DNS), Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Python (Programming Language), Lightweight Directory Access Protocols (LDAP), Linux System Administration, Networking Basics, OAuth, Performance Tuning, Ansible, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Datadog, Scripting, Google Cloud, Load Balancing, Grafana, Firewalls (Computer Science), Containerization, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Terraform, Docker, Databricks - **Published:** August 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815163332-devops-engineer ## About the Role * Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT, or a related technical field, or equivalent professional experience * Relevant cloud or infrastructure certifications (e.g. AWS, Azure, GCP) are desirable but not essential, + Experience in a DevOps, infrastructure, or systems engineering role + Hands-on experience with at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, or GCP) + Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, Ansible, or similar) + Comfortable working in Linux environments + Understanding of networking fundamentals (DNS, load balancing, VPNs, firewalls) + Strong, methodical troubleshooting skills * Desirable + Direct experience deploying or administering data science software + Familiarity with R and/or Python ecosystems + Experience with containerisation (Docker/Kubernetes) + Scripting experience (Bash, Python) for automation + Experience with monitoring/observability tooling (Grafana or similar) + Experience with Databricks Soft Skills * Experience working in a consultancy or client-facing environment * Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical issues to non-technical clients * Ability to manage multiple client deployments and support requests concurrently * Can demonstrate initiative and ownership of tasks * Experienced in owning the delivery of individual work from start to finish ## Description The DevOps Engineer is responsible for building, deploying, and maintaining infrastructure that supports Jumping Rivers' clients, with a particular focus on Posit product deployments across cloud and on-premises environments. The role combines infrastructure engineering, automation, and CI/CD pipeline management with hands-on client support, ensuring systems are deployed to a high standard and remain secure, scalable, and reliable once live. Key Accountabilities Infrastructure Deployment (40%) * Deploy and configure Posit Connect, Posit Workbench, and Posit Package Manager for clients across AWS, Azure, GCP, and on-premise environments * Provision infrastructure using Infrastructure-as-Code tools (e.g. Terraform, Ansible) * Configure authentication, SSO, and access control integrations (e.g. LDAP, SAML, OAuth) * Set up networking, security, and compliance configurations (VPCs, firewalls, SSL/TLS) * Work with containerisation and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes) where relevant to deployment architecture CI/CD & Automation (20%) * Design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for client deployments * Develop scripts and tooling to automate repeatable deployment and configuration tasks * Contribute to internal tooling that improves deployment speed, consistency, and reliability Support & Maintenance (30%) * Monitor, troubleshoot, and maintain Posit systems post-deployment * Apply patches, upgrades, and version updates to Posit products and underlying infrastructure * Diagnose and resolve infrastructure, networking, and application-level issues * Support performance tuning and capacity planning across client environments Client Liaison & Collaboration (10%) * Liaise directly with clients to scope infrastructure requirements and troubleshoot issues * Communicate technical work clearly to non-technical stakeholders * Collaborate with data scientists to ensure infrastructure meets project needs * Write and maintain clear technical documentation for deployments and support processes Academic Qualifications * Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT, or a related technical field, or equivalent professional experience * Relevant cloud or infrastructure certifications (e.g. AWS, Azure, GCP) are desirable but not essential Skills and Experience Technical Skills * Essential + Experience in a DevOps, infrastructure, or systems engineering role + Hands-on experience with at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, or GCP) + Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, Ansible, or similar) + Comfortable working in Linux environments + Understanding of networking fundamentals (DNS, load balancing, VPNs, firewalls) + Strong, methodical troubleshooting skills * Desirable + Direct experience deploying or administering data science software + Familiarity with R and/or Python ecosystems + Experience with containerisation (Docker/Kubernetes) + Scripting experience (Bash, Python) for automation + Experience with monitoring/observability tooling (Grafana or similar) + Experience with Databricks Soft Skills * Experience working in a consultancy or client-facing environment * Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical issues to non-technical clients * Ability to manage multiple client deployments and support requests concurrently * Can demonstrate initiative and ownership of tasks * Experienced in owning the delivery of individual work from start to finish ## Related Videos - [My journey into DevOps world - How it all started!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/545-my-journey-into-devops-world-how-it-all-started) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [Keeping applications secure by evolving OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100152-keeping-applications-secure-by-evolving-oauth-2-0-and-openid-connect) - [The journey from developer to devops - what i've learnt along the way](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/238-the-journey-from-developer-to-devops-what-i-ve-learnt-along-the-way) - [#90DaysOfDevOps - The DevOps Learning Journey](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/548-90daysofdevops-the-devops-learning-journey) ## Related Articles - [DevOps Engineer Salary [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/203-devops-engineer-salary-2023) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again)