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DevOps Architect / Senior DevOps platform Engineer

Defence Division
Contract/Interim
01782203040
£500 - £550 per week
East Midlands
145183
18-11-2025 11:53 AM
We are looking for an experience DevOps Architect/Senior Platform Engineer to work in Nottingham 3 days/week and 2 days working from home.

As a DevOps Architect/Senior Platform Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in transforming DevOps practices. You'll work on high-impact projects in a dynamic industry, leveraging modern cloud-native technologies and automation tools. This role offers access to cutting-edge platforms like Kubernetes, Azure DevOps, and ISTIO, enabling you to design and implement robust CI/CD pipelines and containerized solutions.
Your responsibilities:
* Lead architectural improvements and define scalable DevOps solutions
* Design and implement CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, Jenkins, and Helm
* Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration using Ansible
* Drive containerization strategies using Docker and Kubernetes
* Integrate service mesh technologies like ISTIO for secure and reliable microservices communication
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams in Agile environments to deliver high-quality software
* Conduct code reviews and enhance testing practices to ensure software reliability
* Provide support and incident response for developed automation solutions
* Mentor junior engineers and promote DevOps best practices
* Maintain and enhance knowledge bases and documentation for operational excellence
* Delivery as per project schedule
Your Profile
Essential skills/knowledge/experience:
* DevOps CI/CD pipeline design and implementation
* Kubernetes (Azure Kubernetes Service)
* Azure DevOps (ADO) - pipelines, container registry integration
* Helm, Docker, Istio
* SonarQube, Elastic Stack (ELK)
* Application monitoring and logging
* Automation tools - Ansible, Puppet
* Experience with ALM tools - Jira, Confluence, Git, Bitbucket
* Strong understanding of design patterns and Java 1.8
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Desirable skills/knowledge/experience:
* Unix/Linux system administration
* Experience with Redshift, Nexus, Artifactory
* Exposure to Agile methodologies and sprint planning
* Familiarity with cloud-native security and compliance practices


LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds.

Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.

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