Software Engineering Specialist

Salary: £15,000 - 16,500 per year

Requirements

: We are looking for a candidate with the following essential skills:Experience with containerization technology and orchestration platforms, specifically Kubernetes and Docker.Hands-on experience in installing, configuring, operating, and monitoring CI/CD pipeline tools.Proficiency in Python, JavaScript, and Golang.Familiarity with GitLab CI or GitHub Actions.Experience in monitoring tools such as Grafana and ELK.Understanding of Agile software development methodologies and experience using JIRA tools.Knowledge of IT, network services, and security.Ability to collaborate effectively with others to drive key security objectives forward.Strong communication skills, including the ability to present and write documentation for both technical and business audiences.A proven aptitude for autonomous learning to meet the demands of the business.Demonstrated problem-solving abilities.Assertiveness and the capacity to drive through change.Excellent team-working skills, including working effectively within a geographically dispersed team. Responsibilities: In this role, you will take on technical leadership within a high-performing team of engineers dedicated to delivering state-of-the-art security tools. Your

Key Responsibilities

will include:Managing Kubernetes clusters and container orchestration as part of a Kubernetes DevOps/SysOps engineering team, automating deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications.Implementing best practices for Kubernetes configuration and security.Collaborating with cross-functional teams (development, operations, and QA) to streamline software delivery and automate deployment pipelines using CI/CD tools.Troubleshooting issues along the CI/CD pipeline.Acting as a product owner by breaking down top-level

Requirements

into product backlogs as part of quarterly and sprint planning.Interfacing with program and project managers to ensure appropriate engagement with security architecture as necessary.Providing coaching and mentoring on technology both within and outside the team.Maintaining a growth mindset with a desire to learn, teach, and continuously improve skills.Previous experience owning mission-critical shared infrastructure is highly valued. Technologies: CI/CDDevOpsDockerELKGitHubGitLabGolangGrafanaJIRAJavaScriptKubernetesNetworkProduct OwnerPythonSecurityAnsibleArgoCDCloudJenkinsKafkaLinuxOpenStackTerraformWindowsmicroservices More: This position is based in Birmingham with hybrid working arrangements. We offer a competitive rate of £550 per day (inside IR35, umbrella only) for an engagement of 8 months.

We will review all profiles against the required skills and experience. Due to the high volume of applications, we will only respond to successful applicants in the initial stage of our selection process. Thank you for your interest and for taking the time to apply! last updated 24 week of 2026