Job Title: Senior DevOps Engineer / Consultant (Contract)
Location: Remote (with occasional travel to UK cities and client locations)
Travel expenses fully covered
Start Date: ASAP / by 14th October 2024
Day Rate: £600 - £700 per day
IR35 Status: Outside IR35
**About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced Senior DevOps Engineer to join our client's team on a 3-month contract. You will work with customers within the higher education, university, and research sectors, helping them leverage cutting-edge technologies to improve their operational efficiency and infrastructure.
You will collaborate closely with teams that manage high-performance computing (HPC) environments, with a focus on Kubernetes, Linux, and open-source connectivity in live environments.
**Key Responsibilities:
- Design, implement, and manage DevOps solutions for customers in higher education and research sectors.
- Work with HPC systems and deploy, maintain, and scale Kubernetes clusters.
- Ensure the performance, reliability, and scalability of Linux-based infrastructure.
- Support open-source software and connectivity solutions in live, production environments.
- Collaborate with client IT teams to implement DevOps best practices and solutions tailored to their specific needs.
- Conduct site visits to customer locations (UK cities) as required.
**Key Skills and Experience:
- Strong DevOps experience: Proven track record in designing and implementing DevOps solutions in complex, live environments.
- HPC: Experience with high-performance computing environments.
- Kubernetes: Extensive hands-on experience with Kubernetes in production.
- Linux: Strong knowledge of Linux operating systems and administration.
- Open-Source Connectivity: Experience with managing and integrating open-source solutions.
- Ability to work independently, with excellent problem-solving skills and adaptability in customer-facing environments.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior DevOps Engineer / Consultant looking for a dynamic role in an exciting sector.