Upstream
We are actively seeking a Mid-Level DevOps Engineer to join our Technical Solutions Team,
which is responsible for implementing the delivery platform across the subsurface
evaluation product portfolio. This role is ideal for self-motivated, enthusiastic individuals who
thrive in team environments and are passionate about building innovative, scalable solutions
using cloud technologies.
You will work on the design, implementation, and maintenance of cloud and on-premises
infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, automation tooling, and operational scripts. You will work
closely with application developers in a DevOps environment.
Successful candidates will be evidently enthusiastic and motivated people who we can train up
in our processes and ultimately play a key role in quality assurance initiatives across different
stakeholder groups.
This role is based in our Abingdon, Oxfordshire office.
which is responsible for implementing the delivery platform across the subsurface
evaluation product portfolio. This role is ideal for self-motivated, enthusiastic individuals who
thrive in team environments and are passionate about building innovative, scalable solutions
using cloud technologies.
You will work on the design, implementation, and maintenance of cloud and on-premises
infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, automation tooling, and operational scripts. You will work
closely with application developers in a DevOps environment.
Successful candidates will be evidently enthusiastic and motivated people who we can train up
in our processes and ultimately play a key role in quality assurance initiatives across different
stakeholder groups.
This role is based in our Abingdon, Oxfordshire office.
Key Responsibilities
• Design, implement, and maintain infrastructure to support scalable and resilient
applications.
applications.
• Develop and manage CI/CD pipelines to automate build, test, and deployment
processes.
processes.
• Write and maintain automation scripts for infrastructure provisioning, configuration, and
deployment.
deployment.
• Create operational tooling and scripts to streamline monitoring, logging, backups, and
incident response.
incident response.
• Collaborate with software engineers to ensure integration between application code and
infrastructure.
infrastructure.
• Monitor system performance, availability, and reliability using appropriate tools and
metrics.
metrics.
• Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure and deployment issues across environments.
• Implement and enforce cloud security policies and practices.
• Maintain and improve Infrastructure as Code (IaC) scripts and templates.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to sprint planning, backlog grooming,
and retrospectives.
and retrospectives.
• Document infrastructure, processes, and operational procedures.
• Stay current with emerging cloud technologies, automation frameworks, and DevOps
trends, and proactively suggest improvements.
trends, and proactively suggest improvements.
Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical
experience.
experience.
• 3+ years experience in building and maintaining distributed systems in on-premises
environments including private cloud and hybrid solutions.
environments including private cloud and hybrid solutions.
• Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform.
• Experience with CI/CD tools and practices.
• Solid scripting skills using Python, Bash, or PowerShell for automation of operational
tasks.
tasks.
• Networking including firewall principles, routing, package filtering, and WAF.
• Familiarity with monitoring, logging, and alerting tools (e.g., CloudWatch, Prometheus,
Grafana).
Grafana).
• Experience with a public cloud provider (preferably AWS or Azure).
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, agile environment.
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with modern infrastructure design patterns.
• Strong knowledge of server hardware, virtualization (VMware/Hyper-V), and storage
systems
systems
• Experience with GitOps workflows and tools.
• Exposure to configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible).
• Understanding of infrastructure security best practices, including:
o Active Directory
o DNS
o DHCP
o Group Policy
o Secrets management
o Active Directory
o DNS
o DHCP
o Group Policy
o Secrets management
• Data encryption (at rest and in transit)
• Compliance and audit logging
• Experience working in Agile teams using Scrum or Kanban methodologies.
• Comfortable working in geographically distributed teams and cross-functional
environments.
environments.
• Familiar with SOC2 compliance requirements
Benefit of Working with Visuna?
- A dedicated member of the team responsible for your placements and welfare
- Some of the best day rates in the industry
- FREE worldwide insurance and Medevac cover whist on a Placement
- 24/7 access to our specialist support team
- Assistance and advice on a range of business topics
- FREE access to our Competency Scheme
- Increased exposure to potential clients and more placement opportunities