DevOps Engineer
Posted 1 week ago by PURVIEW
Negotiable
Inside
Onsite
Sheffield, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Principal Engineer – Digital Business Automation role in Sheffield, UK, is a contract position focused on transforming enterprise platforms to modern, cloud-native environments. The role emphasizes building engineering capabilities, reducing reliance on third-party tools, and implementing scalable, open-source solutions within a digital banking context. The successful candidate will lead technical decisions and mentor teams in adopting modern engineering practices. This position requires a strong background in platform transformation and DevSecOps methodologies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead transformation of legacy platforms into cloud-native, automated solutions
- Drive adoption of DevSecOps practices and open-source technologies
- Define architecture and make key technical decisions
- Mentor and upskill teams towards modern engineering practices
- Reduce dependency on vendor-based tools and introduce sustainable solutions
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders
Key Skills:
- Strong experience with Azure DevOps (pipelines, automation, CI/CD)
- Experience in Digital Banking (Online / Mobile / Open Banking)
- Proven experience in platform transformation / modernization initiatives
- Strong understanding of cloud-native and DevSecOps practices
- Experience with containers / Kubernetes
- Exposure to open-source technologies and tools
- Strong background in enterprise-scale environments
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Sheffield
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Role: Principal Engineer – Digital Business Automation
Location: Sheffield, UK - 3 Days Onsite
Job Type: Contract - Inside IR35
Note: No Sponsorship Provided
Details : We are hiring a Principal Engineer to drive the transformation of enterprise platforms from vendor-heavy setups to modern, cloud-native and DevSecOps-driven environments . This is a high-impact role focused on building engineering capability, reducing reliance on third-party tools, and introducing scalable, open-source solutions within a digital banking environment .
Key Responsibilities
- Lead transformation of legacy platforms into cloud-native, automated solutions
- Drive adoption of DevSecOps practices and open-source technologies
- Define architecture and make key technical decisions
- Mentor and upskill teams towards modern engineering practices
- Reduce dependency on vendor-based tools and introduce sustainable solutions
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders
Must-Have Skills
- Strong experience with Azure DevOps (pipelines, automation, CI/CD)
- Experience in Digital Banking (Online / Mobile / Open Banking)
- Proven experience in platform transformation / modernization initiatives
- Strong understanding of cloud-native and DevSecOps practices
Nice to Have
- Experience with containers / Kubernetes
- Exposure to open-source technologies and tools
- Strong background in enterprise-scale environments
Ideal Candidate
- 8+ years’ experience in Platform Engineering / DevOps / Engineering Leadership
- Proven track record of driving transformation in large organizations
- Strong stakeholder management and leadership skills
- Comfortable balancing strategy + hands-on technical work