OpenShift Build Engineer

Who is HelloKindred?

HelloKindred are specialists in staffing marketing, creative and technology roles, offering a range of talent solutions that can be delivered on-site, remotely or hybrid.

Our vision is to make work accessible and people’s lives better. We do this by disrupting traditional employment barriers – connecting ambitious talent to flexible opportunities with trusted brands.

Anticipated Contract End Date/Length: November 30, 2026

Work set up: Hybrid (3 days per week in Sheffield office)

Our client in the Information Technology and Services industry is looking for an OpenShift Build Engineer with strong DevOps expertise to support end-to-end software delivery lifecycle activities. This role bridges development and operations by implementing Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD pipelines, monitoring solutions, and system reliability practices. The position plays a key role in building, automating, and maintaining scalable and secure OpenShift-based environments within an enterprise setting.

What you will do:

• Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration using Infrastructure as Code tools such as Ansible and Terraform.
• Manage and monitor on-premises and OpenShift-based environments.
• Implement and manage containerisation and orchestration platforms including Docker, Kubernetes, and OpenShift.
• Ensure high availability, scalability, and security of systems and environments.
• Collaborate with development, QA, and IT operations teams to streamline build and release processes.
• Troubleshoot and resolve deployment, build, and infrastructure issues.
• Maintain configuration management tools and automation frameworks.
• Monitor system health and performance using tools such as Grafana and Splunk.
• Apply DevSecOps principles including secrets management and security controls within CI/CD pipelines.
• Maintain source control repositories using Git or Bitbucket.
• Support Agile or Scrum delivery methodologies and participate in cross-team ceremonies.
• Continuously improve automation, deployment strategies, and operational efficiency.

• Five to eight years of experience in DevOps engineering, build engineering, or platform engineering roles.
• Strong scripting and programming skills in Bash, Python, or Shell.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps.
• Proven experience with containerisation and orchestration technologies including Docker, Kubernetes, and OpenShift.
• Experience implementing Infrastructure as Code using Ansible and Terraform.
• Solid understanding of source control systems including Git and Bitbucket.
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools such as Grafana and Splunk.
• Good understanding of DevSecOps practices, security controls, and compliance requirements.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in enterprise environments.
• Experience working in Agile or Scrum teams with strong cross-team communication skills.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Candidates must be legally authorized to live and work in the country where the position is based, without requiring employer sponsorship.

HelloKindred is committed to fair, transparent, and inclusive hiring practices. We assess candidates based on skills, experience, and role-related requirements.

We appreciate your interest in this opportunity. While we review every application carefully, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

HelloKindred is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.