DevOps Engineer NEW

Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear
Opus Recruitment Solutions Ltd
Job DescriptionRole: DevOps Engineer Location: UK-based (flexible) – must be willing to attend workshops and key sessions in NewcastleClearance: Active SC Clearance requiredWork Type: Contract (3-6 Months)OverviewWe are seeking experienced DevOps 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 GitLab
• 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
  • GitLab 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