DevOps Engineer – Linux & Cloud

About the role

We are looking for an experienced DevOps Engineer to help manage, develop and optimize complex IT infrastructure environments for a professional IT services organisation.

In this role, you will work across a variety of customer environments, ranging from traditional application and database servers to modern container platforms and cloud infrastructure. You will play an important role in ensuring the stability, availability and continuous improvement of these environments.

Linux administration forms a key part of the position. You will also work extensively with Kubernetes, Docker, Ansible and Puppet to automate infrastructure management, improve deployment processes and support the ongoing development of modern IT platforms.

You will collaborate with other engineers, work on technical customer projects and contribute to the implementation of DevOps practices, infrastructure automation and cloud technologies.

What will you do?

• Manage, configure and optimize Linux-based enterprise infrastructure.
• Design, implement and maintain infrastructure across different customer environments.
• Work with container technologies, including Kubernetes and Docker.
• Automate configuration management and infrastructure operations using Ansible and Puppet.
• Maintain and support application servers, web servers and database environments.
• Develop, maintain and improve CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes.
• Support the implementation of cloud infrastructure and container-based applications.
• Contribute to microservices architectures and modern infrastructure solutions.
• Analyze and resolve complex technical incidents and infrastructure issues.
• Execute technical projects independently, from initial analysis through implementation.
• Collaborate with engineers in Agile and DevOps teams.
• Document technical solutions and infrastructure configurations.
• Advise on infrastructure improvements, automation opportunities and technological developments.

Requirements

• HBO-level working and thinking ability, or equivalent through experience.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience as a DevOps Engineer, Linux Engineer or in a similar infrastructure-focused role.
• At least 5 years of experience in Linux administration and infrastructure management.
• At least 3 years of hands-on experience with DevOps practices and CI/CD.
• At least 3 years of practical experience with Kubernetes and Docker.
• At least 3 years of experience with Ansible and Puppet.
• Experience managing and maintaining enterprise IT environments.
• Experience independently delivering technical projects and solving complex infrastructure challenges.
• Familiarity with Agile working methods and DevOps principles.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Good communication skills and the ability to discuss technical solutions with colleagues and customers.

Nice to have

• Experience with public cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure or AWS.
• Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and infrastructure automation.
• Experience designing, developing or maintaining CI/CD pipelines.
• Knowledge of microservices architectures and container-based deployments.
• Experience securing Linux, cloud and container environments.
• Familiarity with databases, web servers and application servers.
• Experience working for an IT services provider or Managed Service Provider (MSP).
• Experience supporting customers in their transition towards DevOps, automation and cloud-based solutions.

What do we offer?

• An assignment with a contract duration of 9 months.
• An expected workload of 32–40 hours per week.
• The opportunity to work on diverse infrastructure and automation projects.
• A technically challenging environment with a strong focus on Linux, containers, cloud and DevOps.

Interested?

Are you an experienced Linux or DevOps Engineer looking for a new technical challenge? Do you enjoy automating infrastructure, improving platform reliability and working with modern container technologies?

If you are interested, please send your CV to and I will review your application shortly.

We will endeavour to respond to your application as soon as possible. However, due to high volumes of applications, this may not always be feasible.

If unsuccessful on this occasion, we will retain your details for future suitable opportunities.

Amoria Bond operates as an employment agency and employment business. We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.