Job title: DevOps Engineer
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Salary type: Annual
Salary: negotiable
Job published: 29-04-2025
Job ID: 70188

Job Description

DevOps Engineer

South Wales (Hybrid – up to 3 days per week in office)

Up to £70,000

CPS Group are working with a a global, innovative organisation with a long-standing presence in the specialty insurance and risk management industry. They provide expert solutions and tailored services to complex client needs across a wide range of sectors. The company places a strong emphasis on stability, professional development, and investing in cutting-edge technologies to deliver excellence.

As a DevOps Engineer, you will play a key role in supporting and improving the software delivery lifecycle across international business applications. Working within a cross-functional team, you will enhance development processes, optimise release procedures, and collaborate on infrastructure and deployment automation projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • Install, deploy and configure .NET and web applications.

  • Manage and deploy changes across environments (DEV, TEST, PROD) using structured release processes.

  • Administer Microsoft SQL Server environments and deploy SQL scripts.

  • Maintain and manage virtualised server environments (e.g., VMWare).

  • Support deployment and configuration of enterprise applications such as BizTalk, MS Dynamics, CRM, and Pega.

  • Develop and maintain deployment documentation and procedures.

  • Perform system monitoring, log reviews, and ensure backup completion.

  • Manage Active Directory permissions and service accounts.

  • Contribute to disaster recovery planning and testing.

  • Identify and implement automation opportunities.

  • Create and maintain CI/CD pipelines using modern DevOps tools.

  • Promote a collaborative DevOps culture and attend monthly DevOps forums.

Essential Skills & Experience

  • Proven experience in application deployment and configuration.

  • Background in software development, testing, or support.

  • Strong troubleshooting skills for environment and application issues.

  • Experience with:

    • Windows Server & SQL Server Management Studio

    • IIS, Apache Tomcat

    • Virtualisation platforms (e.g., VMWare)

    • CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, AWS CI/CD, etc.)

    • Automation tools (Terraform, Ansible, PowerShell)

    • Containerisation tools (Docker, Kubernetes, Minikube)

  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Desirable Experience

  • Previous experience working in the insurance or financial services sector.

  • Exposure to third-party software systems such as Salesforce, MS Dynamics, Guidewire, BizTalk, Pega, or Verisk products.

  • Experience leading automation initiatives or application support in a multi-platform environment.

Interested? Contact: Zach Bennett - CPS Group