DevOps Engineer (GitOps / Kubernetes) | Contract | Bank

Overview

As a DevOps Engineer specializing in GitOps with ArgoCD and ArgoWorkflow, you will play a key role in the design, implementation, and maintenance of our Kubernetes-based data platform. You will be responsible for ensuring smooth and efficient CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code management, and automated workflows.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage GitOps workflows using tools like ArgoCD for continuous deployment
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and deployment (e.g., Jenkins)
• Manage and optimise Kubernetes environments for scalability and reliability
• Automate infrastructure using tools such as Terraform, Helm, Kustomize, and Ansible
• Work closely with developers and data teams to improve deployment workflows and system performance
• Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting to ensure system stability
• Manage code repositories (e.g., Bitbucket), ensuring best practices in version control and collaboration
• Troubleshoot issues related to deployment, performance, and system scalability

Requirements

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience with Kubernetes and container technologies (Docker or similar)
• Experience with GitOps practices and tools such as ArgoCD and Argo Workflows
• Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD)
• Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform, Helm, Kustomize, or Ansible
• Excellent scripting skills (e.g., Bash, Python) for automation
• Good understanding of networking, security, and monitoring in cloud environments
• Good problem-solving skills and ability to work in a collaborative team
• Kubernetes certifications (e.g., Certified Kubernetes Administrator or Certified Kubernetes Application Developer)
• Experience with data platforms or streaming tools (e.g., Apache Spark, Kafka, or Flink)
• Familiarity with Agile or Scrum environments