DevOps Engineer

DevOps Engineer | Initial 6 Month Contract (Inside IR35) | Remote (occasional travel to Reading) Experis have partnered with a well-recognised client in the South East looking to recruit for 2x DevOps Engineers. As a DevOps Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines that support our client’s enterprise-grade software solutions. You will work closely with development and operations teams to ensure seamless integration and deployment processes, leveraging your expertise in C#, Azure and other relevant technologies. Candidates must hold active SC Clearance, or be eligible to obtain SC Clearance. Key Responsibilities: Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate the build, test, and deployment processes for enterprise C# applications. Collaborate with development teams to ensure that software is designed with scalability and operability in mind. Implement and manage infrastructure on Azure Kubernetes Services (AKS) to support containerized applications. Configure and manager Azure Service Bus or other messaging services to facilitate communication between distributed systems. Work with Linux-based systems to support cross-platform development and deployment environments. Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize system performance and reliability across the development and production environments. Ensure security and compliance standards are met throughout the software development lifecycle. Key Experience Required: Strong experience in C# programming, with a deep understanding of enterprise-level software design, development and deployment. Hands-on experience with at least one of the following: Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure Service Bus, or Linux-based environments. Proficiency in CI/CD tools and practices, with experience in automating builds, tests, and deployments. Strong scripting skills (e.g. Powershell, Bash) for automation tasks. Excellent problem-solving abilities, with a focus on performance optimization and reliability. Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams. Experience with additional Azure services, such as Azure DevOps, Azure Functions, or Azure SQL Database. Familiarity with containerization technologies, such as Docker, and orchestration with Kubernetes. Knowledge of security best practices in cloud environments. Experience working in agile development environments.