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DevOps Engineer

Opus Recruitment SolutionsNewcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 22 May 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This contract role offers a fantastic opportunity to work on a high-profile government program, building and automating scalable cloud infrastructure with AWS and Terraform. You'll thrive here if you possess strong experience in cloud technologies, CI/CD, and data processing pipelines, and are eager to apply your skills in a secure, impactful environment. Apply now to contribute to critical national projects and expand your expertise.

Quick Overview

Work Type
On Site
Schedule
Temporary/Casual
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

Job Description

Role: DevOps Engineer
Location: Manchester, Leeds, Newcastle, Birmingham. (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. (60% per week to onsite on either location)
  • Occasional travel to Newcastle required for team workshops, planning, and collaboration sessions

Skills

Docker
AWS
Airflow
Apache
Apache Spark
GitLab CI
Jupyter
Python
Terraform

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