Job title: DevOps Engineer
Job type: Contract - Daily rate
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Emergency Services
Pay interval: Hourly
Pay rate from: GBP £450.00
Pay rate to: GBP £500.00
Job published: 25-07-2025
Job ID: 44747

Job Description

DevOps Engineer
6 Month Contract
Rate: £450 - £500 per day (Inside IR35)
Location: Home / Sheffield

Skills: Python, Java, Terraform, must hold valid NPPV2 or NPPV3

We're supporting a respected public sector organisation in the search for an experienced DevOps Engineer to drive improvements in automation, infrastructure, and software delivery.

This is a hands-on role for someone who thrives in collaborative environments, working alongside development teams, operational IT staff, and other stakeholders to deliver secure, reliable, and scalable services.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Enhance development workflows through automation and CI/CD best practices
  • Build and maintain infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code principles
  • Support secure software delivery across multiple environments
  • Improve deployment pipelines, version control, and test automation
  • Troubleshoot system issues and proactively resolve technical blockers
  • Ensure services remain highly available and compliant with security standards

Technical Skills:

  • Proficient in Python, Java, or similar development languages
  • Experience with automation and orchestration tools (e.g. Jenkins, Ansible)
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
  • Skilled in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation or equivalent)
  • Strong understanding of secure coding practices and information security fundamentals

Desirable:

  • Previous experience in policing or wider public sector environments
  • Confidence in supporting or mentoring junior team members

Security Requirements:

To be considered, candidates must already hold valid NPPV2 or NPPV3 clearance through Warwickshire Police.

 

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