Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
South Glamorgan, UK
Summary: A DevOps Support Engineer is sought for a contract role in Cardiff, focusing on foundational infrastructure support and automation tasks. The position is ideal for individuals with a solid infrastructure background looking to transition into a more automation-oriented role. The contract is initially for 12 months with potential for long-term engagement. The role requires a hybrid working arrangement, with three days per week on-site in Cardiff.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support and maintain CI/CD pipeline infrastructure (basic-level work)
- Script and automate routine tasks (Python, Bash, PowerShell etc.)
- Work with version control systems (Git)
- Assist in building scalable infrastructure using Terraform
- Collaborate with engineering teams on firmware-focused projects (not a software product environment)
Key Skills:
- Strong infrastructure or sysadmin background
- Confident Scripting (Python preferred, but Bash/PowerShell fine)
- Experience with basic version control
- Exposure to Terraform or interest in learning
- Comfortable with hands-on support, troubleshooting and setup tasks
Salary (Rate): £275 Daily
City: Cardiff
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
DevOps Support Engineer Contract Cardiff (Hybrid - 3 days p/week in Cardiff)
£275 pday 12 months initially - potential long term project
A long-term DevOps contract opportunity for someone with a solid infrastructure background who wants to break deeper into automation and modern DevOps tooling. The rate will tell you that this is not a senior DevOps role a lot of the work is foundational, admin-level and will suit someone looking to grow into a more automation-focused position over time. If you have an Intrastructure and Scritping background and have an interest in moving toward automation and DevOps please consider applying for this one.
The Role:
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Support and maintain CI/CD pipeline infrastructure (basic-level work)
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Script and automate routine tasks (Python, Bash, PowerShell etc.)
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Work with version control systems (Git)
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Assist in building scalable infrastructure using Terraform
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Collaborate with engineering teams on firmware-focused projects (not a software product environment)
You ll Need:
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Strong infrastructure or sysadmin background
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Confident Scripting (Python preferred, but Bash/PowerShell fine)
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Experience with basic version control
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Exposure to Terraform or interest in learning
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Comfortable with hands-on support, troubleshooting and setup tasks
Nice to Have:
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Any experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Nexus etc.)
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Familiarity with firmware environments rather than software
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Interest in DevOps and automation as a long-term direction
Details:
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Based in Cardiff, 3 days per week on-site (hybrid model)
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£275/day
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12 month contract initially with likely extension or opportunity to go permanent thereafter