DevOps Engineer

Derby
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DevOps Engineer

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Devops Engineer

DevOps Engineer

DevOps Engineer

Company Description

Assystem is an international company with one mission: accelerate the energy transition around the world.

Every day, our 7,500 switchers located in 12 countries (Europe, Middle East, Pacific Asia & Africa) connect their six thousand billion neurons to tackle the task of the century: switching to low-carbon energy.

We are a collective committed to the actors who are making the energy switch. Sharing our knowledge, expertise and values allows us to innovate and think differently about the energy transition.

Drawing on more than 55 years' experience in highly regulated sectors subject to strict security and safety requirements, we provide our customers with engineering and project management services, as well as digital services and solutions to optimise the performance of complex infrastructure projects throughout their life cycle. The Group is currently ranked second in the world for nuclear engineering.

To ensure a viable, efficient, and reliable energy future for all.

Job Description

DevOps Engineer โ€“ Drive Innovation in the Future of Digital Services! ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿš€

At Assystem, weโ€™re on a mission to accelerate the global energy transition by building innovative, scalable, and secure digital solutions. As a DevOps Engineer, youโ€™ll be at the heart of this transformation, designing and managing cloud-based infrastructure and automation systems that power the future of energy. Join our dynamic, agile team and work with cutting-edge technologies while making a real impact on the worldโ€™s journey to a low-carbon future!

Why You'll Love This Role:

๐ŸŒ Be Part of the Global Energy Transition: Contribute to building sustainable, future-ready digital services that play a key role in the worldwide shift to low-carbon energy.

๐Ÿ’ป Work with the Latest Tech: Use top-tier tools and technologies such as AWS, Azure, GCP, Terraform, Kubernetes, Docker, and CI/CD platforms to build highly scalable, secure, and automated systems.

๐Ÿค Collaborate with Top Talent: Youโ€™ll work closely with a diverse, multidisciplinary team, including software engineers, security experts, and operations professionals, to deliver cutting-edge solutions.

๐Ÿš€ Continuous Growth & Learning: Expand your skillset in cloud, automation, and DevOps practices while contributing to innovative projects in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

๐Ÿ”’ Make Security a Priority: Play a crucial role in implementing secure cloud architectures and ensuring compliance with industry-leading security standards.

Key Responsibilities:

โš™๏ธ Infrastructure Automation: Design and manage Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) using Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible to create scalable and reliable cloud environments.

๐Ÿ”„ CI/CD Pipelines: Build and maintain efficient CI/CD workflows with tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps for continuous integration and delivery.

โ˜๏ธ Cloud Services: Deploy, monitor, and optimize applications on AWS, Azure, or GCP, ensuring high availability, cost-efficiency, and top performance.

๐Ÿณ Containerisation & Orchestration: Build and manage Docker containers and Kubernetes clusters, enabling seamless scaling and deployment.

๐Ÿ”’ Security & Compliance: Implement secure cloud architectures, automate security controls, and ensure compliance with GDS and NCSC security standards.

๐Ÿ“Š Monitoring & Logging: Use tools like Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, or AWS CloudWatch to monitor system performance and health, ensuring uptime and identifying issues proactively.

๐Ÿค– Automation Support: Assist software engineers by automating repetitive tasks and streamlining workflows, driving efficiency across teams.

๐Ÿ“ˆ Best Practices & Uptime: Advocate for DevOps best practices and ensure high application uptime and system reliability.

๐Ÿ† Collaborate & Innovate: Work in an Agile environment alongside a talented team to ensure the seamless availability and reliability of digital services.

Qualifications

Essential Skills & Experience:

๐Ÿ”ง Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC): Strong experience with Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible to automate infrastructure provisioning.

โ˜๏ธ Cloud Expertise: Hands-on experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP for cloud service deployment and management.

๐Ÿ”„ CI/CD & Automation: Proficiency in setting up CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps.

๐Ÿณ Containerisation: Experience building and managing Docker containers and Kubernetes clusters to support scalable applications.

๐Ÿ“ Scripting & Automation: Skilled in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell for automating tasks and improving workflows.

๐Ÿ”’ Security & Performance: Knowledge of network security, identity management, and system hardening best practices.

๐Ÿ“ˆ Agile Development: Experience working within an Agile framework to support the development and operations of web applications.

Desirable Skills:

๐Ÿš€ Serverless & Microservices: Experience with AWS Lambda, Azure Functions, and event-driven architectures.

๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Observability & Monitoring: Familiarity with monitoring tools like Splunk, Datadog, or New Relic for enhanced visibility and observability.

๐ŸŒ Networking: Knowledge of VPCs, VPNs, and load balancing in cloud environments.

๐Ÿ›๏ธ GDS Standards: Awareness of GDS Service Standards and accessibility requirements, especially for public sector projects.

Additional Information

Why Assystem?

๐ŸŒŸ Innovative Culture: We are a forward-thinking company committed to fostering innovation and collaboration. Join us and help shape the future of energy and digital services.

๐ŸŒ Global Reach: With a presence in 12 countries, youโ€™ll be part of an international team, working on exciting projects that have a global impact.

๐Ÿ”‹ Make a Difference: The work you do will contribute directly to the energy transition, helping to build a sustainable future for all.

๐Ÿ“ˆ Career Growth: Assystem offers endless opportunities for professional development, giving you the chance to expand your expertise and take on new challenges.

๐Ÿš€ Dynamic & Agile Environment: Join an Agile team of passionate professionals who value creativity, collaboration, and innovation.

If you're driven by automation, cloud technologies, and a passion for innovative solutions, Assystem is the perfect place to grow your career and make a lasting impact. Join us and be part of a team thatโ€™s transforming the world, one digital service at a time! ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’ก

Why join the Switchers community?

๐Ÿ’ฅ Assystem has over 55 years of experience in nuclear engineering. We are among the top 3 largest nuclear engineering companies.

๐Ÿ’ฅ Attractive social benefits: an engaging and dynamic Employee Committee (CE), holiday bonuses...

๐Ÿ’ฅ Ongoing training throughout your career. Numerous career opportunities: 70% of our managers come from internal promotions!

๐Ÿ’ฅ Will be full time onsite in Derby

Need to obtain SC and sole UK National

We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our peopleโ€™s ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future

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