DevOps Engineer

Overview

Expleo are seeking a skilled DevOps Engineer to support the formal build, release, and deployment of software within the SSP programme. This role is critical to ensuring robust configuration management, efficient CI/CD pipelines, and reliable software delivery. The engineer will work closely with development, QA, and operations teams to streamline build processes and maintain high standards of automation and integration.

• Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins or Git Runners.
• Manage configuration and artefact repositories (Bitbucket, Artifactory) to ensure traceability and version control.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support Agile delivery and ensure alignment with process documentation (e.g., SDPs).
• Monitor and troubleshoot build and deployment issues, ensuring timely resolution.
• Contribute to automated testing and quality assurance processes.
• Support release planning and coordination, ensuring smooth transitions across environments.

• Proficiency in Java and C++
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams
• Awareness of standard software development tools (JIRA, Jenkins, Git, etc.)

• Scripting experience (Shell, Bash, Python)
• Automated testing awareness
• Git configuration management experience
• Software assurance (COTS/OSS licence management, static analysis tools, Jfrog Xray)
• Awareness of DDQS and Chorus processes

• Experience with configuration management tools (Bitbucket, Artifactory) and change/task management using JIRA
• Experience with Jenkins or Git Runners for build pipelines, CI/CD processes
• Experience of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) and following defined process documents (SDPs)
• Experience of DevOps principles
• Experience with Docker, Podman, Kubernetes
• Experience with Ansible roles/playbooks and Linux-based infrastructure

• Sole UK Nationality
• UK Security Clearance to SC level
• Willing to work on-site 4 days/week, Monday - Thursday; potential Friday from home

• Collaborative working environment - we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges
• We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects
• Expleo Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses
• Competitive company benefits
• Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo

• As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:
  • Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
  • Communicating and promoting vacancies
  • Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
  • Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
  • Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people

"We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age".

We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive