DevOps Engineer

DevOps Engineer

Position Description
The Space, Defence and Intelligence business unit in CGI is a true IT Systems Integrator. We work, build, and operate bespoke, technically complex, mission-critical systems which help our clients keep us all safe and secure. We bring innovation to our clients using proven and emerging technologies, agile delivery processes and our deep expertise across the breadth of space, defence, intelligence, aerospace and maritime, all underpinned by our end-to-end cyber capability. We work collaboratively with global technology companies, cutting edge SMEs and academia to deliver the optimal solution for each client.

We're expanding our team of DevOps Engineer. If you have a solid Linux foundation and an enthusiasm for technology, we'd love you to join us. We develop, build, and run a cutting edge Big Data platform for a meaningful and strategic client. We're heavy on automation, great hardware, a mix of on-premise and cloud platforms and taking on steep learning curves.

The team's focus is a shared ownership and drive to achieve the client's goals. We aim for everyone to be involved in software integration, testing, deployment and operations. We all have direct contact with our client on a daily basis. The team can ask questions directly to ensure they build what is really needed. If you are interested in Open Source, Kubernetes, rapid prototyping, regular demonstration of completed work, creating sustainable systems, and thinking ahead but not overcomplicating for today, this will suit you.

Due to the secure access to the systems, this position will require frequent travel to our office in Reading.

Your future duties and responsibilities
You will be part of a team which is jointly responsible for designing, integrating, building, testing, maintenance and on-going operations of the production platform. Specifically you would be responsible for,

• Review, elaboration and accurate estimation of new requirements with our Product Owner
• Development of work following strict ways of working, standards and levels of quality
• Regular presentation of progress and completed work to the team and the customer
• Investment in your own skills development with support from the team and wider organisation
• GNU/Linux software customisation, configuration and integration
• Kubernetes Operators and Hadoop customisation, API integration and configuration with Ansible, Kustomize and Helm
• System performance analysis and improvement of multiple, high spec large clusters

Required qualifications to be successful in this role
• Demonstrable experience in at least one of: Linux (e.g. RHEL, CentOS, Debian, Ubuntu)
• Demonstrable experience in at least one of: Python, Java, JavaScript, Ansible

Desirable:
• Linux experience as a deployment platform and day to day development environment
• Kubernetes experience
• Cloud API experience
• Deep Linux experience
• Web development and awareness of vulnerabilities and how to defend against them
• Experience of test driven development and Automated testing of web applications
• Networking familiarity

We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you'll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We'll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go.

Together, as owners, let's turn meaningful insights into action.

Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you'll reach your full potential because

You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That's why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company's strategy and direction.

Your work creates value. You'll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.

You'll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You'll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.

Come join our team-one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.