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DevOps Engineer

Opus Recruitment Solutions
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, NE1 4JA, United Kingdom
2 weeks ago
£350 – £400 pd

Salary

£350 – £400 pd

Job Type
Contract
Work Pattern
Flexible
Work Location
Hybrid
Seniority
Mid
Education
Degree
Security Clearance
Required
Posted
21 May 2026 (2 weeks ago)
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Job Description

Role: DevOps Engineer

Location: UK-based (flexible) – must be willing to attend workshops and key sessions in Newcastle

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

Integrate with DWP-specific products, including:

Data Access Layer

Secure File Transfer (SFT)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 (DWP experience highly desirable)Working Arrangement

Flexible remote working across the UK

Occasional travel to Newcastle required for team workshops, planning, and collaboration sessions

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