DevOps & Automation Engineer
Sopra Steria22 days ago
Tewkesbury, United KingdomSenior
Responsibilities
- Design and deliver DevOps and automation solutions for secure, mission-critical infrastructure.
- Develop infrastructure-as-code, configuration, scripting and reusable automation solutions.
- Build, maintain and improve CI/CD pipelines using GitLab and related technologies.
- Own automation initiatives from design and development through testing, implementation and operational handover.
- Troubleshoot infrastructure, automation pipelines and integrated systems while identifying continuous improvements.
- Collaborate with engineers, share technical knowledge and contribute to DevOps standards and team capability.
Requirements
- Strong hands-on experience in DevOps, automation or infrastructure engineering within complex enterprise environments.
- Experience with Microsoft Windows and Linux technologies.
- Practical infrastructure-as-code and configuration-management experience using Ansible, Terraform or equivalent tools.
- Strong scripting and automation skills with PowerShell, Bash or Python.
- Experience building, maintaining and improving CI/CD pipelines using GitLab or similar tools.
- Understanding of networking, infrastructure security and system integration.
- Strong technical troubleshooting, problem-solving, ownership and collaboration skills.
- Active eDV security clearance is required.
Benefits
- Full-time permanent employment.
- On-site work in Gloucestershire.
- Bonus, with compensation otherwise described as competitive based on experience.
- 25 days of annual leave with the option to buy 10 additional days.
- Health cash plan, life assurance and pension.
- Training, professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities.
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About Sopra Steria
Sopra Steria is a Paris‑headquartered public IT services company formed by the 2014 merger of Sopra and Steria, listed on Euronext Paris. It delivers consulting, systems integration, managed services, cybersecurity, and BPO, and develops sector software such as Sopra Banking Software for financial institutions. The company serves large enterprises and public-sector clients across Europe, including aerospace, defense, transport, and regulated industries, and runs multi‑year digital transformation and cloud programs.