Junior DevOps Engineer

Detego Global is seeking a motivated and technically curious Junior DevOps Engineer to join our engineering team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a software development background who is eager to build expertise in DevOps practices, CI/CD automation, and cloud infrastructure.

The ideal candidate will have a foundational understanding of software development, CI/CD processes, and cloud technologies, along with a passion for automation and building reliable software delivery pipelines. You will work alongside experienced engineers to support the delivery of the Detego platform while developing your skills in a real-world, security-focused environment.

This role offers structured mentorship and a clear pathway for professional growth into a full DevOps position. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a collaborative approach are essential.

Based in a hybrid environment, with three days per week in our Horsham office, this role provides the opportunity to work on technically challenging and impactful projects supporting mission-critical software used by law enforcement and intelligence agencies worldwide.

Why Detego Global?

• A fast-growing technology company with multiple technology awards in the UK and USA.
• Exclusive, globally patented digital forensics technology trusted by military, law enforcement, intelligence agencies, and enterprise organisations.
• Structured mentorship and a clear pathway for professional growth into a full DevOps role.
• Opportunity to work on technically challenging and genuinely impactful projects.
• A collaborative, inclusive, and supportive working environment.
• Hybrid working arrangement with a modern Horsham office base.
• Competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the design, implementation, and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines using Git and Bitbucket Pipelines.
• Support development teams to ensure seamless integration and deployment of applications.
• Contribute to build systems and strategies that improve productivity and efficiency across the engineering function.
• Help automate infrastructure provisioning and management using tools such as Docker, AWS, and Azure.
• Write and maintain PowerShell scripts for automation and configuration management tasks.
• Assist with monitoring and troubleshooting application performance and infrastructure issues.
• Support adherence to security and compliance best practices throughout the development lifecycle.
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging DevOps technologies, applying learning to continuous improvement.

What We’re Looking For:

• Some hands‑on experience in software development, with a basic understanding of build systems and processes.
• Familiarity with C# and/or .NET development.
• Working knowledge of Git for source control, with exposure to Bitbucket Pipelines considered advantageous.
• Basic familiarity with PowerShell or another scripting language.
• Awareness of containerisation technologies such as Docker.
• Some exposure to cloud platforms, including AWS or Azure.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
• Good communication skills with a collaborative, team‑first approach.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Academic or vocational qualifications in computer science, software engineering or a related discipline.
• Exposure to CI/CD tools or platforms such as GitHub Actions, Jenkins or Azure DevOps.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and working in sprint‑based teams.
• Basic understanding of Release and Deployment Management lifecycles and CI/CD methodologies.
• Awareness of web‑based front‑end applications and server‑side deployments.
• Experience with cross‑platform development or resolving integration issues.
• Interest in security‑focused software and digital forensics tooling.

Perks and Benefits:

• Hybrid working arrangement with three days per week in the Horsham office.
• Competitive salary of £25,000 – £35,000 per annum, commensurate with experience.
• Structured mentorship and career development opportunities.
• Exposure to real‑world, mission‑critical software used by law enforcement and intelligence agencies worldwide.
• Opportunity to work on technically challenging and impactful projects.
• Collaborative, inclusive, and supportive team environment.

Daily/Weekly Activities:

• Support the design and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes.
• Work alongside development teams to ensure smooth integration and delivery of applications.
• Assist with infrastructure automation and cloud platform management.
• Write and maintain scripts to improve efficiency and configuration management.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve application and infrastructure issues.
• Support security and compliance initiatives throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Keep up to date with emerging DevOps technologies and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

How to Apply:

If you’re passionate about automation, continuous integration, and building reliable software delivery pipelines, we’d love to hear from you.