DevOps Engineer

Argo Dev Ops Solutions is a small but established UK-based technology company working in the Cyber and Cloud space. We are experts in delivering value into both the public and private sector, supporting delivery of quality products  solve complicated software and hardware problems using Agile approaches. Our specialisms include moving data between trust boundaries, designing secure data ingress and egress systems.

Argo has substantial experience in mentoring our customers through their Agile journey. If this sounds like the kind of company you want to be involved in, with your contribution really making a difference, come and join our team!!

• 33 days holiday which includes Bank Holidays
• Part-Time or Full-Time considered
• TOIL
• Pension
• BUPA cash plan
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes including Electric Vehicles
• Salary dependent on experience
• Other financial incentives

Responsible for designing and developing infrastructure systems that leverage zero trust architectures and infrastructure-as-code methodologies. This role focuses on robust, scalable, and secure solutions that align with stakeholder requirements. The position also involves assisting teams in eliciting and refining requirements while adhering to best practices in Dev Sec Ops  and Agile delivery.

• Linux & Windows:
  Extensive hands‑on experience managing these operating systems within large corporate environments.

• Tools & Methodologies:
  Proficiency with Ansible, Terraform, and Packer
  
  IO for provisioning and managing infrastructure.

• Scripting
  
  Languages:
  
  Familiarity with Bash, Power Shell, or Python to automate workflows and system tasks.
• Virtual Environments:
  Experience administering virtualized systems using VMWare or Docker.
• Container Platforms:
  Knowledge of Docker/Kubernetes, AWS, Azure, or Open Shift (PaaS) for container orchestration and deployment.

• Continuous Integration/Delivery:
  Experience with Cloud Native CI/CD solutions or tools such as Jenkins and Concourse.
• Cloud Platforms:
  Hands‑on knowledge of AWS, Azure, or equivalent services to build, deploy, and manage environments.

• Unix-Based Solutions:
  Proven experience designing, deploying, and administering Linux or Unix-based solutions, including virtualization and containerization techniques.

• Work in partnership with Argo and its partners, overseeing the full lifecycle of product components and systems—from initial conception to production and ongoing maintenance.

• Contribute to technical discussions with teams and support delivery management and technical leads to align solutions with customer requirements.
• Assist in eliciting requirements from stakeholders to ensure technical solutions meet business objectives.
• Leverage technical investigation, rapid prototyping, and software design to address complex engineering challenges.
• Explore and recommend innovative solutions that inform future product and architectural strategy.

• Inspire and be a key part of a high-performing team, employing modern development practices such as Agile or similar approaches.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, where knowledge sharing and experimentation are encouraged.

• Work with security and policy stakeholders to ensure zero trust architectures and risk management practices are integrated throughout the development process.
• Align solutions with security best practices and relevant compliance standards.
• Make and collaborate on technological and architectural designs for assigned products, communicating decisions clearly to teams and customers.
• Integrate new features or services within existing ecosystems, ensuring minimal disruption and maximum efficiency.

• Establish and evolve development tools, processes, and ways of working to continuously improve quality, efficiency, and effectiveness (e.g., automation, CI/CD).
• Collaborate with other technologists to optimise product integration across workflows and system dependencies.

• Provide technical guidance, code reviews, and best-practice standards to less experienced engineers.
• Coach team members in areas such as test automation, Dev Sec Ops  techniques, and effective problem-solving.

Contribute to the culture and growth of Argo by bringing an innovative, solutions-focused mindset to every challenge. Demonstrate flexibility in applying skills outside normal responsibilities, adapting to guidance from SLT and evolving business needs.