DevOps Engineer

Job Description Role:
Dev Ops Engineer

Location:

UK-based (flexible) – must be willing to attend workshops and key sessions in Newcastle Clearance:
Active SC Clearance required Work Type:
Contract (3-6 Months) Overview We are seeking experienced Dev Ops Engineers to join a high-profile programmed within a secure government environment. This role focuses on building, automating, and maintaining scalable cloud infrastructure while supporting data-driven platforms and integrations.

Key Responsibilities Design, build, and maintain cloud-based infrastructure using AWS Develop and manage Infrastructure as Code using Terraform Support and optimise data processing pipelines using Apache Spark and Airflow Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver secure and scalable solutions Implement CI/CD pipelines using Git Lab Containerise applications and services using Docker Conduct and implement security scanning and vulnerability management Work with Jupyter Notebooks for data exploration and development Integrate with DWP-specific products , including:
Data Access Layer Secure File Transfer (SFT) Key Skills & Experience Strong experience with AWS services Expertise in Terraform (Infrastructure as Code) Hands-on experience with:
Apache Spark Python Apache Airflow Docker Git Lab CI/CD

Experience with security scanning tools such as:
Trivy Trend Micro Wiz (or similar) Knowledge of data engineering and pipeline orchestration Familiarity with Jupyter Notebooks Experience working in secure/public sector environments (DWP experience highly desirable) Working Arrangement Flexible remote working across the UK Occasional travel to Newcastle required for team workshops, planning, and collaboration sessions