DevOps Engineer at Searchability, Stoke-on-Trent, £Contract Rate

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