Roke Manor Research Ltd, a prominent name in the Defence & Security sector, is seeking a dedicated and passionate DevOps Software Engineer to join their team on a contract basis. This exciting opportunity will involve working with cutting-edge technologies to develop innovative solutions for national security.
Key Responsibilities: *Writing clean, secure code following a test-driven approach
*Creating code that is open by default and easy for others to reuse
*Translating logical designs into physical designs
*Producing detailed designs
*Effectively documenting all work using required standards, methods, and tools, including prototyping tools where appropriate
*Working with well understood and emerging technologies and identifying appropriate patterns
*Integrating API/UI components with existing data stores and APIs
*Maintaining and developing existing architectural components including Data Ingest, Data Stores, and REST APIs
*Participating in sprint ceremonies with the agile team, attending daily stand-ups, epic decomposition, demos, and planning sessions
*Assisting the wider team to understand upcoming API features and their impact
*Collaborating with user researchers and representing users internally
*Explaining the difference between user needs and desires
Job Requirements:
We’re looking for individuals with a blend of analytical thinking, stakeholder engagement, and a passion for national security. Ideal candidates will have:
*Experience in IT DevOps and Software Development
*Proficiency in programming languages such as C#, JavaScript, Python, or Java
*Expertise in front end frameworks - at least one of AngularJS, React, or VueJS
*Knowledge of Windows infrastructure - IIS, Windows Server
*Understanding of relational databases (e.g., SQL Server)
*Experience with containerisation - Docker and Kubernetes
*Proficiency in scripting languages - Bash or PowerShell
*Ability to learn "just in time" to adopt cutting-edge new technologies and paradigms
Benefits: *Competitive day rate
*Collaborative and innovative work environment
*Opportunity to work with emerging technologies
*Engagement in national security initiatives

If you are an experienced DevOps Software Engineer eager to take on a challenging role in the Defence & Security sector, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join Roke Manor Research Ltd in this exciting opportunity.