2916 IT & Software Developer jobs in the UK
Requirements
Must:
- Deep knowledge of Kubernetes, Rancher, GitOps, Linux, and cloud networking.
- Understanding of API gateway and WAF patterns.
- Experience with distributed systems and event-driven architectures.
- Strong automation/scripting skills in Python, Go, Bash, PowerShell, .NET.
- Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform for foundational/bootstrap cluster provisioning.
- Experience with Crossplane as an orchestration layer leveraging Terraform providers.
- Ability to work securely within PCI DSS / GDPR patterns.
- Familiarity with CI/CD tools like Concourse, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps.
- Knowledge of observability tools such as Grafana, Prometheus, Jaeger/Tempo, CloudWatch, Loki, OpenTelemetry.
- AWS operational experience is a plus.
- Experience with service mesh technologies (Istio/Kuma) is a plus.
- Background in payments or regulated industries is desirable.
Responsibilities
- Operate and enhance our Kubernetes platform across AWS, Azure, and on-prem.
- Lead incident response, problem management, and root-cause analysis.
- Deliver cluster lifecycle work including upgrades, patching, node pools, CNI/CSI, ingress, and Rancher operations.
- Own observability, dashboards, alerting, and SLOs/SLIs.
- Implement GitOps (Fleet) and reduce toil through automation and strong governance.
- Apply secure API gateway and WAF patterns.
- Work with distributed system patterns, including event brokers and asynchronous messaging.
- Maintain security posture through CVE remediation, GRC controls, and scanning pipelines.
Description
We are seeking a Platform Engineer / SRE for a 6-month contract located in Milton Keynes, where you will be required onsite just once a month. We offer a competitive rate between £550 and £650 per day via Umbrella. Our team is focused on enhancing platform stability and delivering high uptime, while also ensuring that we operate within security frameworks like PCI DSS and GDPR. We value automation, strong governance, and the ability to smoothly integrate new workloads. This role requires a dedication to excellence and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
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The company with most openings is Experis as they are hiring for 99 different DevOps jobs in the UK. They are probably quite committed to find good DevOps.