DevOps Engineer

Code First Girls

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a free training course followed by the potential for a role with one of our clients. Title : DevOps Engineer Job location : Remote, UK (1 day per fortnight in London or Manchester) Description: These job roles are linked directly to free education, and upon completion of our course, you will be equipped to start your new role.

Requirements

1.5+ years of experience in a technology-focused role using Python
Able to pass a technical assessment in Python, Java or Javascript
Commitment to complete a 16-week, part-time course to develop your mid-level skills
Hands-on CI/CD & GitOps Expertise: Practical experience with automated delivery pipelines and modern GitOps tools (e.g., GitLab CI/CD, Helm, ArgoCD, Flux, Jenkins, or Terraform).
Containerisation & Orchestration Skills: Strong working knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes ecosystems (Red Hat OpenShift experience is a major bonus).
Automated Scripting & Problem-Solving: Ability to automate repetitive tasks and optimise workflows using languages such as Bash, Python, or Go.
Hybrid & Cloud Platform Knowledge: Hands-on exposure to public, private, or hybrid cloud environments (such as AWS, IBM Cloud, GCP, or Azure).
Collaborative DevOps Mindset: Proven ability to work constructively at the intersection of development and operations in a team-focused environment.

Nice To Haves

Red Hat OpenShift experience is a major bonus

Responsibilities

Build & Streamline CI/CD Pipelines: Design, implement, and maintain robust GitOps pipelines using GitLab CI/CD, Helm, and ArgoCD to automate software delivery.
Drive Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Develop and optimise infrastructure using Terraform and related automation tools across hybrid cloud environments.
Modernise & Migrate Workloads: Support the containerisation and migration of legacy batch components into modern Kubernetes and OpenShift environments.
Enhance Platform Reliability & Security: Ensure continuous delivery ecosystems align with AWS best practices for scalability, security, and high availability.
Collaborate Across Engineering Teams: Partner with application and infrastructure teams to streamline version control, manage artifact registries, and eliminate deployment friction.