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)
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THE OPPORTUNITY
We’re looking for an experienced DevOps Engineer to support a defined migration and optimisation project focused on GitLab 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 ROLE
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 initial planning and assessment phase to review existing CI/CD processes and infrastructure.
- Designing and configuring GitLab CI/CD pipelines, including runners, security, and access controls.
- Migrating containerised services into GitLab-based CI/CD workflows with minimal disruption.
- Integrating automated testing (unit, integration, end-to-end) into CI pipelines.
- Decommissioning legacy CI/CD tooling and optimising pipeline performance.
- Optionally implementing a hybrid CI/CD approach for non-containerised services where required.
- Producing clear documentation and supporting knowledge transfer at project completion.
TECHNICAL SKILLS / REQUIREMENTS
- Proven experience as a DevOps Engineer in project-based environments.
- Strong hands-on experience with GitLab CI/CD and pipeline design.
- Solid understanding of containerisation (Docker) and modern deployment practices.
- Experience migrating and modernising CI/CD pipelines.
- Familiarity with automated testing frameworks and CI integration.
- Experience with cloud platforms and/or Infrastructure as Code tools (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