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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cloud Ops & DevOps Engineer | FTE | Basildon (Onsite - 5 Days) - **Company:** PRIMUS Global Solutions (PRIMUS UK & Europe) - **Location:** Basildon, UK - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, JIRA, Bash Shell, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Linux, DevOps, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Performance Tuning, Redis, Service Discovery, Primus, Data Logging, Istio, Kubernetes Helm Charts, Caching, Git, Gitlab-ci, Git Flow, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Deployment Automation, Performance Monitor, Hashicorp, Apache Kafka, Splunk, Docker - **Published:** August 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815152505-cloud-ops--devops-engineer--fte--basildon-onsite--5-days ## About the Role * 7+ years of IT experience in large-scale, preferably financial environments. * 4+ years of hands-on DevOps experience, including: * Kubernetes - strong command over kubectl, cluster management, and troubleshooting. * Helm - chart packaging and environment promotion. * Containers - Docker and/or Podman, image storage in Harbor. * GitLab - CI/CD pipeline setup, monitoring, and troubleshooting. * Linux - solid understanding of commands, processes, and bash scripting. * SSL/TLS - diagnosing and resolving connectivity and certificate issues. * Familiarity with Incident, Change, Release, and Problem Management processes. * Preferably experienced with: * Jira - task and release tracking. * Splunk & Dynatrace - logging and performance monitoring. * Python - automation and scripting. * Redis - caching and performance optimization. * PostgreSQL - database management and tuning. * Kafka - event streaming and messaging. * HashiCorp Vault - secrets and credentials management., Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical discipline (or equivalent practical experience). ## Description Global Delivery Head (UK & Europe Recruitment) | Driving IT Recruitment, Technical Hiring & Client Success @ PRIMUS Global Solutions Type: Full-Time / Permanent Mode: 5 Days Onsite from Basildon, UK Position Summary We are seeking an experienced and passionate Cloud Ops & DevOps Engineer to join our AppOps team. The role involves managing and supporting large-scale, cloud-native environments, ensuring smooth Kubernetes, AWS, and CI/CD pipeline operations. You will play a critical role in environment management, deployment automation, and production reliability, driving the DevOps culture across teams. Key Responsibilities * Manage AWS configuration for services including AWS Transfer Family, EC2, EFS, and other related services. * Manage and maintain Helm Charts - promote from lower to upper environments ensuring stability. * Use ArgoCD daily for continuous delivery and environment management. * Implement advanced deployment strategies with Argo Rollouts (Blue-Green, Canary). * Manage Istio Service Mesh for service discovery, security, and observability. * Build and support GitLab CI/CD pipelines, optimizing builds and deployments. * Understand and manage GIT branching strategies for multi-environment projects. * Execute environment builds for new clients and support performance / chaos testing. * Participate in production release planning and provide Level 3 support for deployments. Experience Required * 7+ years of IT experience in large-scale, preferably financial environments. * 4+ years of hands-on DevOps experience, including: * Kubernetes - strong command over kubectl, cluster management, and troubleshooting. * Helm - chart packaging and environment promotion. * Containers - Docker and/or Podman, image storage in Harbor. * GitLab - CI/CD pipeline setup, monitoring, and troubleshooting. * Linux - solid understanding of commands, processes, and bash scripting. * SSL/TLS - diagnosing and resolving connectivity and certificate issues. * Familiarity with Incident, Change, Release, and Problem Management processes. * Preferably experienced with: * Jira - task and release tracking. * Splunk & Dynatrace - logging and performance monitoring. * Python - automation and scripting. * Redis - caching and performance optimization. * PostgreSQL - database management and tuning. * Kafka - event streaming and messaging. * HashiCorp Vault - secrets and credentials management. Education Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical discipline (or equivalent practical experience). Why Join Us? Join a forward-thinking Cloud Ops & DevOps team where you'll design, automate, and optimize modern cloud-native systems. 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