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# DevOps Engineer

- **Company:** Sanderson Recruitment Plc
- **Location:** Telford, United Kingdom
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Release Automation, Build Automation, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, C Sharp (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Github, Apache JMeter, Python (Programming Language), Open Web Application Security, Systems Development Life Cycle, Selenium, SonarQube, TypeScript, Scripting, Performance Testing, Postman, Neoload, Sonatype, Cypress (Programming Language), Gatling, SC Clearance, Deployment Automation, Devsecops, Static Application Security Testing, Vulnerability Analysis, Dynamic Application Security Testing
- **Published:** November 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.totaljobs.com/job/devops-engineer/sanderson-government-and-defence-job108316051

## About the Role

* Strong DevOps engineering experience within secure or regulated environments.
 * Expertise with Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, CI/CD, and release automation.
 * Experience with scripting or development in Python, Java, TypeScript/JavaScript, or C#.
 * Knowledge of automated testing frameworks including Selenium, Cypress, Postman, or REST Assured.
 * Familiarity with performance testing tools such as k6, JMeter, Gatling, or NeoLoad.
 * Understanding of DevSecOps principles, OWASP, SAST/DAST, SonarQube, and Snyk.
 * Active SC Clearance is essential.

## Description

We're seeking an experienced SC Cleared DevOps Engineer to join a high-profile government and defence programme in Telford. You'll be responsible for building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, improving software delivery practices, and supporting cloud-native development teams in secure environments., * Design, develop, and optimise CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions.

 * Embed automated testing, security scanning, and quality assurance throughout the software delivery lifecycle.
 * Support development teams with build automation, deployment strategies, and environment management.
 * Drive DevSecOps best practices, integrating SAST/DAST tooling, SonarQube, and Snyk into delivery pipelines.
 * Collaborate with engineering and testing teams to improve automation, performance, and platform reliability.