DevOps Engineer

NEW CONTRACT ROLE - DEVOPS ENGINEER (GitLab CI/CD Migration)UK-Based Candidates Only | 3 Month Contract (Jan 2026 Start) | £450-500 Outside IR35 Per Day |Remote or Hybrid (as required)To apply, email:THE OPPORTUNITYWe're looking for an experiencedDevOps Engineerto support a defined migration and optimisation project focused onGitLab CI/CD, containerised services, and automated testing. This is a hands-on, delivery-focused engagement suited to contractors who enjoy working across the full DevOps lifecycle and delivering tangible outcomes within a fixed timeframe.THE ROLEYou will take ownership of planning, implementing, and delivering a structured DevOps migration, working closely with engineering teams to modernise CI/CD pipelines and optimise deployment workflows.Key responsibilities include:Conducting an initialplanning and assessment phaseto review existing CI/CD processes and infrastructure.Deg and configuringGitLab CI/CD pipelines, including runners, security, and access controls.Migratingcontainerised servicesinto GitLab-based CI/CD workflows with minimal disruption.Integratingautomated testing(unit, integration, end-to-end) into CI pipelines.Decommissioning legacy CI/CD tooling and optimising pipeline performance.Optionally implementing ahybrid CI/CD approachfor non-containerised services where required.Producing clear documentation and supporting knowledge transfer at project completion.TECHNICAL SKILLS / REQUIREMENTSProven experience as aDevOps Engineerin project-based environments.Strong hands-on experience withGitLab CI/CDand pipeline design.Solid understanding ofcontainerisation (Docker)and modern deployment practices.Experience migrating and modernising CI/CD pipelines.Familiarity withautomated testing frameworksand CI integration.Experience with cloud platforms and/orInfrastructure as Codetools (e.g. Terraform, Ansible).Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.TO BE CONSIDERED…Please apply directly by emailing with your CV and availability.KEYWORDS:DevOps Contractor, DevOps Engineer, GitLab CI/CD, Docker, CI/CD Migration, Automation, Infrastructure as Code, Cloud, Pipeline Optimisation, DevOps Project NEW CONTRACT ROLE - DEVOPS ENGINEER (GitLab CI/CD Migration) UK-Based Candidates Only | 3 Month Contract (Jan 2026 Start) | £450-500 Outside IR35 Per Day |Remote or Hybrid (as required) To apply, email: THE OPPORTUNITY We're looking for an experiencedDevOps Engineerto support a defined migration and optimisation project focused onGitLab CI/CD, containerised services, and automated testing. This is a hands-on, delivery-focused engagement suited to contractors who enjoy working across the full DevOps lifecycle and delivering tangible outcomes within a fixed timeframe. You will take ownership of planning, implementing, and delivering a structured DevOps migration, working closely with engineering teams to modernise CI/CD pipelines and optimise deployment workflows. Key responsibilities include: Conducting an initialplanning and assessment phaseto review existing CI/CD processes and infrastructure. Deg and configuringGitLab CI/CD pipelines, including runners, security, and access controls. Migratingcontainerised servicesinto GitLab-based CI/CD workflows with minimal disruption. Integratingautomated testing(unit, integration, end-to-end) into CI pipelines. Decommissioning legacy CI/CD tooling and optimising pipeline performance. Optionally implementing ahybrid CI/CD approachfor non-containerised services where required. Producing clear documentation and supporting knowledge transfer at project completion. TECHNICAL SKILLS / REQUIREMENTS Proven experience as aDevOps Engineerin project-based environments. Strong hands-on experience withGitLab CI/CDand pipeline design. Solid understanding ofcontainerisation (Docker)and modern deployment practices. Experience migrating and modernising CI/CD pipelines. Familiarity withautomated testing frameworksand CI integration. Experience with cloud platforms and/orInfrastructure as Codetools (e.g. Terraform, Ansible). Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills. TO BE CONSIDERED… Please apply directly by emailing with your CV and availability. KEYWORDS:DevOps Contractor, DevOps Engineer, GitLab CI/CD, Docker, CI/CD Migration, Automation, Infrastructure as Code, Cloud, Pipeline Optimisation, DevOps Project