DevOps Software Engineer
Technology, Data & Digital · Software & Web Development · DevOps
In short
Saab UK is seeking a DevOps Engineer for its BlueBear Business in Bedfordshire. The role involves administering and improving core engineering tooling, designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines for desktop and embedded applications, and automating infrastructure.
Responsibilities
- Administer, maintain and improve software development tools including GitLab, JFrog Artifactory, Jira/YouTrack, and Bookstack.
- Design, implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, TeamCity, and suggest new tools.
- Integrate Artifactory with CI/CD pipelines for artifact management.
- Ensure build, test and deployment pipelines are scalable, reliable, and secure.
- Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration management processes.
- Manage integrations between tooling systems for seamless developer workflows.
- Support software teams in onboarding, troubleshooting, and optimizing development environments.
- Monitor, maintain and optimise build infrastructure performance and availability.
- Implement best practices in version control, branching strategies, and release management.
- Ensure systems meet security, reliability and compliance requirements.
- Proactively engage with engineering teams to identify and resolve bottlenecks.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of DevOps practices.
- Document tooling, processes and best practices for knowledge sharing.
Requirements
- Strong experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins and/or TeamCity.
- Experience administering Git-based platforms (e.g. GitLab).
- Experience with artifact repository management (e.g. JFrog Artifactory) and dependency management strategies.
- Working knowledge of configuration management tools such as Ansible.
- Experience designing and maintaining automated build and deployment pipelines.
- Strong understanding of mixed Windows and Linux environments and system administration.
- Experience with scripting (e.g. Bash, Python, or similar) for automation.
- Understanding of software development lifecycles and DevOps best practices.
- Experience with containerisation (e.g. Docker) and/or orchestration concepts.
- Strong track record in automating workflows, maintaining developer platforms, and building resilient build and release pipelines.
- Familiarity with networking concepts (e.g. TCP/IP) and system integration.
- Development in Java and/or C++.
- Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to improving systems.
- Ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.
- Experience mentoring or supporting engineering teams.
- Understanding of software quality practices (testing, automation, release gating).
Desired Qualifications
- Existing SC Clearance would be desirable but not a requirement.
Benefits
- Creating the best conditions for employees to succeed.
- Opportunity to work on world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security.
- Career growth opportunities within a growing UK presence.
- Enduring purpose to help nations keep their people and society safe.
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Company
Saab
Job Posted
2 weeks ago
Expires
in 1 week
Employment Type
Full Time
WorkMode
On Site
Experience Level
Mid-Senior
Locations
Oakley, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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