Summary: The role of DevOps Engineer at K&K Social Resources & Development GmbH involves building, deploying, and maintaining infrastructure as code for large-scale multi-site deployments. The position requires developing CI/CD pipelines and automating workflows while ensuring best DevOps and security practices are implemented. The engineer will also troubleshoot high-traffic production systems and mentor junior engineers. This contract position is based in London, UK, and requires significant experience in a DevOps role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build, deploy and maintain infrastructure as code using Terraform.
• Develop CI/CD pipelines for cloud-native platforms (Azure, Kubernetes).
• Automate workflows and troubleshoot issues in high-traffic production systems.
• Implement and enforce best DevOps and security practices.
• Identify bottlenecks and improve infrastructure performance.
• Choose, deploy, and manage tools for robust infrastructure support.
• Develop, test, and apply software configuration management.
• Interact with users to coordinate infrastructure changes.
• Participate in testing application or infrastructure changes.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote SDLC processes.
• Secure products, tools, and processes related to the role.

Key Skills:

• BS in Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent technical degree.
• 5-7+ years of experience in a DevOps role.
• Knowledge and hands-on experience with Linux (admin, networking, scripting).
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform HCL or Azure ARM).
• Hands-on experience with Cloud infrastructure (Azure).
• Experience with Cloud Native Technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, Helm).
• Understanding of Java, JVM, and application server concepts.
• Basic knowledge of networking (TCP/IP, UDP, VPN, DNS, TLS).
• Basic knowledge of computer security.
• Demonstrated troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT