Junior Devops Engineer

We're Hiring: Junior DevOps Engineer Location: Edinburgh, UK (Hybrid) About the Role We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Junior DevOps Engineer to join our API Marketplace engineering team in Edinburgh. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career professional to gain hands-on experience in cloud infrastructure, DevOps automation, CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code, Kubernetes, and API platform technologies. You will work alongside experienced DevOps engineers, platform engineers, and solution architects to support the development, deployment, security, and reliability of enterprise cloud platforms. Key Responsibilities - Assist in deploying, configuring, and maintaining cloud infrastructure on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). - Support Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices using Terraform. - Assist in developing, maintaining, and improving CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation. - Support containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes. - Contribute to API Marketplace platform operations, configuration, upgrades, and service onboarding. - Assist with monitoring, logging, alerting, troubleshooting, and incident resolution. - Support automation initiatives to reduce manual effort and improve operational efficiency. - Follow security best practices, access controls, and infrastructure governance standards. - Maintain technical documentation, operational runbooks, and troubleshooting guides. - Collaborate with development, platform, and security teams in an Agile environment. Required Skills & Experience - Foundational knowledge of cloud computing and DevOps principles. - Basic understanding of Linux operating systems and command-line tools. - Familiarity with Git and version control. - Basic scripting knowledge using Python, Bash, PowerShell, or similar languages. - Understanding of CI/CD concepts and software delivery lifecycles. - Basic networking knowledge, including DNS, HTTP/HTTPS, and TCP/IP. - Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and problem-solving skills. - Willingness to learn new technologies and work collaboratively within an engineering team. Desirable Skills Exposure to any of the following technologies will be an advantage: - Cloud: Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE). - Infrastructure as Code: Terraform, reusable infrastructure modules. - Containers: Docker, Kubernetes. - CI/CD: GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, Harness. - API Management: Apigee, REST APIs, API lifecycle concepts. - Monitoring & Observability: Cloud Monitoring, logging, alerting, and performance monitoring. - Security: Cloud IAM, access controls, and cloud security fundamentals. - Version Control & Automation: GitHub Enterprise, Python, Bash. - Methodologies: Agile, DevOps, and continuous delivery practices. Education A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or equivalent practical experience is preferred. What We Offer - Hands-on experience with modern cloud-native technologies. - Mentorship from experienced DevOps and platform engineering professionals. - Opportunities to develop skills in GCP, Terraform, Kubernetes, and CI/CD. - A collaborative environment focused on continuous learning and career growth. - The opportunity to contribute to an enterprise API Marketplace platform. 📍 Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom 🏢 Work Model: Hybrid Interested? If you are passionate about cloud technologies, automation, and DevOps engineering, we would love to hear from you! Please share your updated CV or connect via LinkedIn. #Hiring #JuniorDevOpsEngineer #DevOps #GCP #GoogleCloudPlatform #Terraform #Kubernetes #GKE #Docker #CICD #Harness #GitHubActions #Jenkins #Apigee #CloudEngineering #PlatformEngineering #EdinburghJobs #UKJobs