Senior Technical Specialist - DevOps, Python, Kubernetes

Summary

Designs and maintains Harness-based CI/CD pipelines, automates deployments, and optimizes Kubernetes clusters to accelerate secure, compliant software delivery for enterprise clients.

Senior Technical Specialist - DevOps, Python, Kubernetes Senior Technical Specialist - DevOps, Python, Kubernetes United Kingdom Job Description Senior Technical Specialist - DevOps, Python, Kubernetes Adur District, England

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced DevOps Engineer with strong expertise in Harness CI/CD to design, implement, and support enterprise-scale DevOps pipelines and automation solutions. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in CI/CD implementation, cloud platforms, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), containerisation, and release automation. The role will focus on building scalable, secure, and resilient deployment pipelines that accelerate software delivery while maintaining high standards of quality, governance, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Harness.
Implement Continuous Integration, Continuous Delivery, and Continuous Deployment practices.
Automate software build, testing, deployment, and release processes.
Integrate Harness with source control systems such as GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, or Azure Repos.
Manage infrastructure provisioning using Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform.
Deploy and manage applications on Kubernetes and container platforms.
Collaborate with Development, QA, Security, and Operations teams to streamline releases.
Monitor pipeline performance and drive continuous improvements.
Implement DevSecOps controls, governance, and compliance requirements.
Troubleshoot deployment failures and production issues.
Maintain build and release documentation and operational procedures.
Support cloud migration and modernisation initiatives.
Designing, developing, and implementing robust devops solutions to enhance automation and efficiency in software development processes.
Utilizing python programming skills to create and maintain scripts and tools for system administration and automation tasks.
Managing and optimizing kubernetes clusters to ensure scalability, reliability, and performance of applications.
Collaborating with cross functional teams to integrate devops best practices and automate deployment pipelines.
Troubleshooting and resolving technical issues related to devops, python, and kubernetes environments.
Staying updated with the latest trends and technologies in devops, python, and kubernetes to drive continuous improvement.

Mandatory Skills

Harness
Harness CI/CD Pipelines
Harness Continuous Delivery (CD)
Harness Continuous Integration (CI)
Harness Feature Flags
Harness Templates and Pipeline Governance
Harness Secrets Management
Harness Delegate Configuration
DevOps & Automation
CI/CD concepts and best practices
Git / GitHub / GitLab / Bitbucket
Jenkins or Azure DevOps
Build tools such as Maven, Gradle, npm
Cloud Platforms : Experience in Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
Containers & Orchestration
Docker
Kubernetes
Helm
Infrastructure as Code
Terraform
Ansible
CloudFormation (desirable)
Scripting
Strong knowledge of: Python
Strong knowledge of: Shell Scripting (Bash)
Strong knowledge of: PowerShell
DevSecOps implementation
SAST/DAST integration
SonarQube
Artifactory / Nexus
Prometheus & Grafana
Splunk / ELK
ServiceNow integrations
Agile / Scrum delivery model

Experience Requirements

5+ years of DevOps experience.
2+ years of hands-on Harness implementation experience.
Experience building enterprise-scale CI/CD solutions.
Experience supporting production releases in regulated environments.

Key Competencies

Strong problem-solving skills.
Excellent stakeholder management.
Automation-first mindset.
Continuous improvement focus.
Ability to work in cross-functional teams.

Skill Requirements

Proficiency in implementing and managing devops tools such as jenkins, git, docker, and ansible.
Strong programming skills in python for scripting, automation, and application development.
Experience in deploying and managing containerized applications using kubernetes.
Knowledge of infrastructure as code (iac) practices with tools like terraform or cloudformation.
Solid understanding of ci/cd pipelines and best practices for software delivery.
Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively in a team environment.

Other Requirements

Relevant certifications in devops, python, or kubernetes would be a plus.

Why HCLTech?

At HCLTech, you'll supercharge your potential. You'll find your career. And you'll find your spark. All at a place that knows that helping its customers stay on top starts by putting its people first.

HCLTech is a global technology company, home to more than 223,000 people across 60 countries, delivering industry-leading capabilities centered around digital, engineering, cloud and AI, powered by a broad portfolio of technology services and products. We work with clients across all major verticals, providing industry solutions for Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Technology and Services, Telecom and Media, Retail and CPG, and Public Services. Consolidated revenues as of 12 months ending June 2026totaled $14.8billion.

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