TRCI-26-04589
Junior DevOps Engineer (GCP / API Marketplace)
Junior DevOps Engineer needed on a contract basis in Edinburgh to support and improve an API Marketplace platform. The role focuses on assisting with GCP cloud infrastructure, CI/CD and release automation, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform), Kubernetes/container operations, monitoring/observability, and operational support (incident/problem resolution), with a security-first mindset and strong documentation practices. Ideal candidates have solid fundamentals in Linux, Git, scripting, networking basics, and DevOps/SDLC concepts, and are keen to learn modern platform engineering practices.
Position summary
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Workplace
- Hybrid
- Employment
- Contract
- Experience
- Minimum 5 years and Maximum 6 years
Role overview
Why This Role Matters.
Junior DevOps Engineer needed on a contract basis in Edinburgh to support and improve an API Marketplace platform. The role focuses on assisting with GCP cloud infrastructure, CI/CD and release automation, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform), Kubernetes/container operations, monitoring/observability, and operational support (incident/problem resolution), with a security-first mindset and strong documentation practices. Ideal candidates have solid fundamentals in Linux, Git, scripting, networking basics, and DevOps/SDLC concepts, and are keen to learn modern platform engineering practices.
Your Impact
Deliver Enterprise Value
Help organisations solve complex business problems through modern technology, consulting expertise and measurable outcomes.
Collaboration
Work Across Teams
Collaborate with consultants, architects, engineers and client stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
Growth
Learn Continuously
Gain exposure to enterprise technologies, certifications, mentoring and real-world project experience.
Career Path
Grow With Ubique
Build a long-term consulting career with opportunities to take on greater responsibility and leadership over time.
Responsibilities
What You'll Be Doing.
Every role at Ubique contributes directly to solving meaningful business challenges for our clients.
hosted on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
Support infrastructure provisioning using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles.
Help manage development, test, and production environments.
Support the creation, enhancement, and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines.
Assist development teams in automating build, testing, deployment, and release
Help identify opportunities to reduce manual effort through automation.
Contribute to the operation and enhancement of the API Marketplace platform.
Support platform upgrades, configuration changes, and service onboarding activities.
Assist in delivering self-service capabilities that improve developer experience.
Learn and apply Infrastructure as Code practices using tools such as Terraform.
Support automated provisioning and configuration management activities.
Technology stack
Tools & Technologies.
The platforms and technologies you'll use to build modern, enterprise-grade solutions.
GCP
Google Cloud Platform
Terraform
Infrastructure as Code
IaC
CI/CD
GitHub Actions
Jenkins
GitLab CI
Harness
Docker
Kubernetes
Linux
Bash
Python
PowerShell
Monitoring
Observability
Logging
Alerting
Requirements
Skills & Experience.
We value curiosity, collaboration and continuous learning. If you don't meet every requirement but believe you can make an impact, we'd still love to hear from you.
Essential
Required Qualifications
Foundational understanding of cloud computing concepts
Linux fundamentals and command-line tools
Git and version control practices
Scripting (Bash, Python, PowerShell, or similar)
Understanding of DevOps principles and software delivery lifecycle (SDLC)
Awareness of CI/CD concepts and automation benefits
Networking fundamentals (DNS, HTTP/HTTPS, TCP/IP)
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively in agile engineering teams
Security-first mindset (apply secure configurations/access controls)
Documentation (runbooks, troubleshooting guides, SOPs)
Preferred
Nice to Have
Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
Terraform / Infrastructure as Code tooling
Docker
Kubernetes
CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI, Harness)
Monitoring/observability tools (monitoring, logging, alerting)
REST APIs and API lifecycle concepts
API Gateway technologies (e.g., Apigee)
Cloud security and IAM concepts
Agile and DevOps delivery methodologies
What you'll gain
More Than Just A Job.
We're committed to helping every team member grow professionally, personally and technically while working on meaningful projects.
Global Exposure
Collaborate with international clients and multicultural teams on enterprise programmes.
Continuous Learning
Expand your expertise through mentoring, certifications and hands-on project experience.
Career Growth
Take ownership, develop leadership skills and grow your consulting career over time.
Flexible Working
Hybrid and remote collaboration designed around trust and delivering exceptional outcomes.
People First
Join a supportive culture where collaboration, respect and long-term relationships come first.
Enterprise Projects
Work on meaningful technology initiatives for leading organisations across industries.
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