via reed · 3 June 2026 ·11 days ago

DevOps Engineer

Opus Recruitment Solutions Ltd
London Contract GBP 91,000 – 104,000
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Job Description

Role: DevOps Engineer
Location: Manchester, Leeds, Newcastle, Birmingham, London. (60% per week to onsite on either location)
Clearance: Active SC Clearance required
Work Type: Contract (3-6 Months)
Overview
We are seeking experienced DevOps Engineers to join a high-profile programmed within a secure government environment. This role focuses on building, automating, and maintaining scalable cloud infrastructure while supporting data-driven platforms and integrations.
Key Responsibilities

  • Design, build, and maintain cloud-based infrastructure using AWS

  • Develop and manage Infrastructure as Code using Terraform

  • Support and optimise data processing pipelines using Apache Spark and Airflow

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver secure and scalable solutions

  • Implement CI/CD pipelines using GitLab

  • Containerise applications and services using Docker

  • Conduct and implement security scanning and vulnerability management

  • Work with Jupyter Notebooks for data exploration and development

Key Skills & Experience
  • Strong experience with AWS services

  • Expertise in Terraform (Infrastructure as Code)

  • Hands-on experience with: • Apache Spark

  • Python

  • Apache Airflow

  • Docker

  • GitLab CI/CD

  • Experience with security scanning tools such as: • Trivy

  • Trend Micro

  • Wiz (or similar)

  • Knowledge of data engineering and pipeline orchestration

  • Familiarity with Jupyter Notebooks

  • Experience working in secure/public sector environments

Working Arrangement • Manchester, Leeds, Newcastle, Birmingham, London. (60% per week to onsite on either location)
  • Occasional travel to Newcastle required for team workshops, planning, and collaboration sessions

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