DevOps Engineer (Java)

About the Position

We are seeking a DevOps Engineer (Java) to join our team in Leeds, United Kingdom. This role is focused on enhancing efficiency and software quality, working within a multi-disciplinary team that includes Development, QA, IT Operations, InfoSec, UCD, and more.

Responsibilities

• Experience of DevOps tooling, containers, and containerization
• Communication: Ability to speak to stakeholders and translate business requirements into technical implementation
• Facilitate information/business knowledge: Act as a business SME and understand business needs to support an efficient DevOps team
• Stakeholder Management: Negotiate and influence with stakeholders to ensure the service runs effectively and efforts are correctly placed

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in a similar role
• Strong knowledge of AWS and CI/CD pipeline creation and maintenance
• Practical experience using Terraform and Kubernetes
• Experience in Java
• Experience with multiple ecosystem databases, architecture, and integration
• Experience with monitoring tools to ensure system reliability and performance
• Kubernetes & Helm: Strong understanding of container orchestration with Kubernetes and package management using Helm
• Experience with AWS Cloud
• CI/CD: Proficiency in setting up and maintaining pipelines, particularly with Jenkins
• Database Management: Experience with schema change management (e.g., Liquibase)
• GitOps: Understanding of GitOps principles
• Core Principles: A mindset focused on automation, proactive monitoring, continuous improvement, and defining best practices

Essentials

• Must have a willingness to travel
• Must have the right to work in the UK
• Must be able to attain a UK Security Clearance

We Offer

• Hybrid working model with some flexible working
• 25 days’ holiday
• Private Medical Health care via Vitality
• Pension contribution, Life Assurance
• Professional certifications supported as part of learning and development
• A range of retail discounts to enhance your lifestyle, encompassing restaurants, supermarkets, travel, leisure activities, and health and well-being services
• Access to our Employee Resource Groups, which represent diverse backgrounds and provide a platform for colleagues to connect, learn, and support one another

About the Company

Join Netcompany, proudly holding the 5th position on the esteemed UK Top 50 Best Places to Work in the Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Awards for 2024.

At Netcompany, we pride ourselves on our entrepreneurial spirit and our capacity for doing things differently. Our culture is built on fostering low bureaucracy, emphasizing high agility, and promoting flexibility, enabling everyone to contribute their best.

Our journey began in the UK with the acquisition of Hunter Macdonald in 2017. As one of Northern Europe's most accomplished IT companies, we have expanded our headcount globally to 7400+ employees and have offices in the UK, Denmark, Norway, Poland, Holland, and Vietnam.

Netcompany is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process for anyone wishing to apply for a job with us. We operate a Disability Confident Interview Scheme which means that we offer guaranteed interviews to all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for a role. Applicants are asked to opt in, so please let us know if you wish your application to be considered under this scheme.

If you need any reasonable adjustments or extra support during the recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected].

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