DevOps Engineer
Summary
A hands-on DevOps engineer at Bytes Software Services (hybrid, Leatherhead) who builds and runs CI/CD pipelines with Argo CD and GitOps, automates Kubernetes deployments, and supports Azure-based cloud and hybrid infrastructure. Core stack: Azure, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, Ansible, and Python/Bash/PowerShell scripting.
In this role you will advance the DevOps practice at Bytes Software Services, building on the existing environment to streamline deployment and improve release velocity. You will work closely with development, operations and infrastructure teams to ensure cohesive, scalable, and secure IT systems. You’ll establish tooling and processes for safe, rapid deployments from development to production while maintaining stability and reliability. This is a hands-on, initiative-driven position with opportunities to shape the DevOps discipline across the company.
Pay / Benefits- hybrid working
- induction programme
- vendor accreditation training
- training courses and exams
- career development opportunities
- Develop and maintain a robust continuous deployment pipeline using Argo CD and GitOps across environments (dev to prod)
- Design and maintain tooling, frameworks, and automation scripts for deployment and Kubernetes management
- Collaborate with software development, QA, operations and Infrastructure teams to adopt DevOps best practices and enable timely releases
- Demonstrate Azure expertise to support cloud-based and hybrid infrastructure
- Evaluate, select and implement DevOps tools and platforms to improve deployment and infrastructure
- Monitor system performance and optimize for high availability, scalability and reliability
- Enforce security best practices and ensure regulatory compliance
- Gather requirements and translate business needs into technical solutions aligning with company objectives
- Liaise with external suppliers, manufacturers and support providers
- Stay current with DevOps, Kubernetes and cloud trends and introduce innovative approaches to release processes
- Proven DevOps engineer experience with a deep understanding of software development and deployment processes
- Scripting/programming in Python, Bash, PowerShell
- Hands-on experience with Azure (compute, storage, networking)
- Containerization and orchestration with Docker and Kubernetes
- Configuration management and IaC with Terraform and Ansible
- CI/CD tooling experience (Argo CD, GitHub Actions) and Git version control
- Strong communication and collaboration abilities
- Ability to work autonomously and take initiative
- Proven ability to work in cross-functional teams
- Python
- Bash
- PowerShell