DevOps Engineer

Overview

Expleo are seeking a skilled DevOps Engineer to support the formal build, release, and deployment of software within the SSP programme. This role is critical to ensuring robust configuration management, efficient CI/CD pipelines, and reliable software delivery. The engineer will work closely with development, QA, and operations teams to streamline build processes and maintain high standards of automation and integration.

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins or Git Runners.
Manage configuration and artefact repositories (Bitbucket, Artifactory) to ensure traceability and version control.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support Agile delivery and ensure alignment with process documentation (e.g., SDPs).
Monitor and troubleshoot build and deployment issues, ensuring timely resolution.
Contribute to automated testing and quality assurance processes.
Support release planning and coordination, ensuring smooth transitions across environments.

Essential skills

Proficiency in Java and C++
Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams
Awareness of standard software development tools (JIRA, Jenkins, Git, etc.)

Desired skills

Scripting experience (Shell, Bash, Python)
Automated testing awareness
Git configuration management experience
Software assurance (COTS/OSS licence management, static analysis tools, Jfrog Xray)
Awareness of DDQS and Chorus processes

Experience

Experience with configuration management tools (Bitbucket, Artifactory) and change/task management using JIRA
Experience with Jenkins or Git Runners for build pipelines, CI/CD processes
Experience of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) and following defined process documents (SDPs)
Experience of DevOps principles
Experience with Docker, Podman, Kubernetes
Experience with Ansible roles/playbooks and Linux-based infrastructure

What do I need before I apply

Sole UK Nationality
UK Security Clearance to SC level
Willing to work on-site 4 days/week, Monday - Thursday; potential Friday from home

Benefits

Collaborative working environment - we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges
We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects
Expleo Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses
Competitive company benefits
Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:
Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
Communicating and promoting vacancies
Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people"We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age".

We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive