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Automation Tester [Automation Testing, C#, .NET, CI/CD, DevOps, WPF]
Posted 1 day ago by GIOS Technology Limited
Key Skills: Automation Testing, C#, .NET, CI/CD, DevOps, WPFWe are looking for Automation Tester at Glasgow, Scotland -...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Inside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Glasgow
DevOps Engineer - Dallas, TX, Austin, TX, Houston, TX, San Antonio, TX.
Posted 1 day ago by TechniPros, LLC
Job SummaryWe are looking for a DevSecOps Engineer to integrate security into CI/CD pipelines, automate compliance, secu...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote or Dallas, Texas
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DevOps - Senior Consultant (Contract)
Posted 1 day ago by HACKAJOB LTD
hackajob is partnering directly with Opencast Software to hire for this role.Ready to automate, innovate and make a real...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Not specified
- Work type Not specified
- Location Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear
Fullstack / DevOps Engineer - NET, C#, MongoDB
Posted 1 day ago by RM IT Professional Resources AG
Fullstack / DevOps Engineer (.NET, C#, MongoDB) Position bei unserem Kunden aus der Telekommunikations Branche in Worbla...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Ittigen, Switzerland
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Senior DevOps Engineer Linux, Infrastructure & Automation
Posted 2 days ago by Alexander Ash Consulting Limited
Senior DevOps Engineer Linux, Infrastructure & AutomationA major global financial organisation are improving their t...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Not specified
- Work type Not specified
- Location London
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About Our DevOps Engineer Contract Roles
What does a devops engineer contractor do?
DevOps Engineer contractors are engaged to build, automate, and maintain the pipelines, platforms, and practices that enable software development teams to deliver code reliably, securely, and at pace. The work spans CI/CD pipeline development, infrastructure-as-code, container orchestration, cloud platform management, monitoring and observability, and the cultural and process changes that enable development and operations teams to work more effectively together. DevOps Engineer contractors are brought in to build out a DevOps capability from scratch, to implement specific tooling or practices, to provide specialist expertise within a platform team, or to lead a DevOps transformation on a technology programme.
The technical skills expected of DevOps Engineer contractors are specific and well-defined. Proficiency in infrastructure-as-code using Terraform is a near-universal requirement, alongside strong container and orchestration skills with Docker and Kubernetes. Experience building and managing CI/CD pipelines using tools such as GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, or Azure DevOps is widely expected. Cloud platform expertise on at least one of AWS, Azure, or GCP is essential, as most modern DevOps work is cloud-centric. Scripting in Python or Bash for automation tasks, knowledge of monitoring and observability tooling such as Prometheus, Grafana, or Datadog, and familiarity with GitOps practices are broadly expected at mid to senior levels. Strong software engineering principles, including clean code, version control, and peer review practices, are increasingly assumed as DevOps engineering has professionalised.
What is the market like for devops engineer contractors?
The DevOps Engineer contract market is a particularly active and well-paying segments of the UK technology contracting market. Demand is sustained by the near-universal adoption of DevOps practices across technology organisations and the ongoing need for specialist DevOps capability during platform builds, migrations, and transformations. The growth of platform engineering as a discipline, alongside the increasing complexity of Kubernetes-based infrastructure, is creating additional specialist demand within the broader DevOps market. Rates have remained strong, with experienced DevOps Engineers who combine Kubernetes, Terraform, and cloud platform expertise commanding rates at the upper end of the infrastructure and engineering contracting market.
How much do devops engineer contractors usually earn?
Contract rates for devops engineer roles typically range from £550 to £950 per day, depending on the scope of the role, required expertise, and the delivery expectations of the engagement.
How many devops engineer vacancies are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 500 devops engineer contract roles across the site. Data reviewed up to August 2026.