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Focus 5 Recruitment are working with an exciting software business to help recruit a Dev Ops Engineer. The company have just been awarded 2 large contracts with international Mobile Network Operators. We’re looking for an experienced Dev Ops Engineer to optimize and scale our client’s deployments.

This is an amazing opportunity to work with a growing and ambitious software business who have contracts with some of the world’s leading mobile network companies. They are looking for candidates who can come in at a key point in their growth and develop their career as they grow.

Key responsibilities for the Dev Ops Engineer –

  • Linux Administration

  • Architect, deploy, and manage infrastructure on bare metal and AWS for high-performance, low-latency applications.

  • Maintain and enhance CI/CD pipelines to improve software deployment efficiency.

  • Optimize networking, storage, and compute resources for scalable data processing.

  • Implement robust monitoring, logging, and alerting systems to track system health and performance.

  • Enforce security best practices across cloud and on-premises environments.

  • Identify and resolve infrastructure and performance bottlenecks.

  • Work closely with developers to ensure smooth application deployment.

  • Provide support and respond to customer issues as they arise.

    Dev Ops Engineer experience we’re looking for -

  • Extensive experience deploying and managing applications on AWS and bare metal servers.

  • Deep understanding of high-throughput, low-latency system architecture.

  • Expertise in containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, KSQL, MongoDB, and Minio.

  • Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools like Atlassian, Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, and ArgoCD.

  • Strong proficiency in networking, Linux administration, and security hardening.

  • Knowledge of distributed logging and monitoring tools, including Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack, and Kibana.

  • Experience with automated scaling and performance optimization.

  • Proficient in scripting languages such as Python and Bash.

  • Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently.

    Preferred Qualifications –

  • Experience with telecom infrastructure, financial trading platforms, or similar high-performance systems.

  • Background in government or defence-sector projects.

    This is an exclusive role with a key client. For immediate consideration and full details, please submit an application ASAP

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