DevOps Engineer (Contract)
Posted 1 day ago by Harnham
£480 Per day
Inside
Remote
London, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of DevOps Engineer involves working with a small, collaborative engineering team at a fast-growing SaaS start-up focused on AI and ML products. The engineer will be responsible for building and maintaining scalable infrastructure, managing Kubernetes and Docker environments, and optimizing cloud costs. This contract position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a pivotal growth stage of the product. The role is remote and classified as inside IR35.
Key Responsibilities:
- Build and maintain scalable infrastructure in Azure DevOps.
- Manage Kubernetes and Docker environments.
- Optimise cloud costs and provide visibility across the business.
- Act as a communicator - challenging, pushing back, and guiding the team where needed.
Key Skills:
- Strong DevOps background in a SaaS or start-up environment.
- Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps, Kubernetes, and Docker.
- Proven ability to identify and manage cloud costs effectively.
- Confident communicator who can collaborate with engineers and stakeholders.
Salary (Rate): £480.00/daily
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
DevOps Engineer (Contract) £480 per day (Inside IR35) 3-4 Months | Remote Harnham is partnered with a fast-growing SaaS start-up who are building a cutting-edge AI & ML product that plugs directly into clients' websites. Their solution automates content development, streamlines feeds, and powers chatbot functionality - all without requiring clients to make major changes to their platforms. With one paying customer already and a full launch planned for the end of the year, this is a unique opportunity to get involved at a pivotal growth stage. They're now looking for a DevOps Engineer to join their small, collaborative engineering team on a contract basis and help take the platform to the next level.
The Role You'll be the go-to person for DevOps, working alongside backend engineers to:
- Build and maintain scalable infrastructure in Azure DevOps.
- Manage Kubernetes and Docker environments.
- Optimise cloud costs and provide visibility across the business.
- Act as a communicator - challenging, pushing back, and guiding the team where needed.
Your Skills & Experience Strong DevOps background in a SaaS or start-up environment. Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps, Kubernetes, and Docker. Proven ability to identify and manage cloud costs effectively. Confident communicator who can collaborate with engineers and stakeholders.
The Benefits Up to £480 per day (Inside IR35). 3-4 month contract with potential extension. Join at a critical point in product growth. Work closely with a highly skilled, tight-knit team.