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Job Title: Senior DevOps Contractor (GCP, Kubernetes, Terraform)
Location: Belfast Hybrid 2 days a week in office (if required)
Rate: Competitive – Dependent on Experience
Contract Duration: Initial 6 Months (Exact Term to Be Finalised)
About the Role:
Our client is seeking a senior DevOps contractor at staff/principal level to help simplify and optimise their existing cloud infrastructure. This role requires a highly skilled DevOps professional with strong experience across Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Kubernetes, Helm, Terraform, and cloud networking.
The ideal candidate will bring a deep understanding of infrastructure best practices, helping the company refine their approach while delivering scalable and efficient solutions. There’s flexibility in approach, and they are open to recommendations that drive meaningful improvements.
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Key Responsibilities:
- Assess and simplify existing infrastructure to enhance efficiency, scalability, and maintainability.
- Design and implement best practices for cloud architecture, focusing on GCP, Kubernetes, Terraform, and Helm.
- Manage and optimise IAM, VPC, and networking configurations.
- Provide expert-level guidance on cloud security, automation, and cost optimisation.
- Collaborate with internal teams to refine DevOps workflows, CI/CD pipelines, and monitoring solutions.
- Deliver clear documentation and best practice guidelines for future scalability.
Essential Skills & Experience:
- Five or more years of experience in DevOps at staff/principal level.
- Strong expertise in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) or other cloud providers with the ability to transition.
- Proficiency in Kubernetes, Helm, and Terraform for infrastructure automation and orchestration.
- Deep understanding of IAM, VPC, networking, and security best practices in a cloud environment.
- Experience in optimising and simplifying infrastructure for efficiency and maintainability.
- Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to take ownership and recommend innovative solutions.
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What’s on Offer?
- An initial six-month contract.
- Opportunity to work with a forward-thinking team that values expert input.
- Flexible and remote-friendly role, with occasional onsite meetings if required.
- Competitive day rate, dependent on experience.
How to Apply:
If you are an experienced senior DevOps professional looking for a high-impact contract role, contact Aaron Somers at Ocho. Apply now with your CV or ping me on LinkedIn for more information.
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