Devops Engineer at Netrolynx AI, United Kingdom, £Contract Rate
- Outside Spy
- United Kingdom
- Apr 28, 2026
Contract Description
Job Description - DevOps & Automation Lead - ContractAbout the Company
Sanderson is a leading professional services organization dedicated to delivering innovative resourcing and consulting solutions to a diverse range of clients across various industries. With a strong commitment to excellence, Sanderson prides itself on fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment that values diversity, creativity, and continuous learning. Our mission is to connect talented professionals with organizations seeking to drive digital transformation, operational efficiency, and technological advancement. We prioritize building long-term relationships with our clients and candidates, ensuring mutual success and growth in a rapidly evolving marketplace.
About The Role
We are currently seeking a senior, hands-on DevOps & Automation Lead to join our client’s enterprise change function on a long-term contract basis. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence and support multiple initiatives within a dynamic environment, providing expert DevOps guidance across hybrid estates that include Azure, AWS, and on-premises infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in managing complex DevOps environments, automating infrastructure, and streamlining deployment processes to enhance operational efficiency. This position is flexible and non-project-specific, allowing the successful candidate to contribute to various ongoing initiatives based on demand.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in DevOps engineering, with a strong focus on automation and cloud-native technologies. Relevant qualifications include a solid background in cloud platforms such as Azure and AWS, along with proficiency in automation tools like Terraform and Ansible. Experience working with hybrid environments that encompass on-premises and cloud infrastructure is essential. Candidates should demonstrate excellent communication skills, the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams, and a strong aptitude for documentation and process improvement. A proactive mindset and a willingness to explore emerging technologies, including AI automation and GenAI tooling, are highly desirable.
Responsibilities
Joining Sanderson as a DevOps & Automation Lead offers a competitive daily rate of £575 on an outside IR35 basis, with a 12-month contract located in London with hybrid working arrangements. The role provides an excellent opportunity to work within a forward-thinking organization that values innovation and professional development. You will have access to a collaborative environment that encourages knowledge sharing and continuous learning. Additionally, the position offers flexible working conditions, exposure to cutting-edge automation and cloud technologies, and the chance to make a significant impact on enterprise-wide digital transformation initiatives.
Equal Opportunity
At Sanderson, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We believe that a variety of perspectives and experiences enrich our community and drive innovation. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of race, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please inform us when applying or contact our recruitment team directly. We are dedicated to ensuring an equitable and accessible experience for all candidates.
Sanderson is a leading professional services organization dedicated to delivering innovative resourcing and consulting solutions to a diverse range of clients across various industries. With a strong commitment to excellence, Sanderson prides itself on fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment that values diversity, creativity, and continuous learning. Our mission is to connect talented professionals with organizations seeking to drive digital transformation, operational efficiency, and technological advancement. We prioritize building long-term relationships with our clients and candidates, ensuring mutual success and growth in a rapidly evolving marketplace.
About The Role
We are currently seeking a senior, hands-on DevOps & Automation Lead to join our client’s enterprise change function on a long-term contract basis. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence and support multiple initiatives within a dynamic environment, providing expert DevOps guidance across hybrid estates that include Azure, AWS, and on-premises infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in managing complex DevOps environments, automating infrastructure, and streamlining deployment processes to enhance operational efficiency. This position is flexible and non-project-specific, allowing the successful candidate to contribute to various ongoing initiatives based on demand.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in DevOps engineering, with a strong focus on automation and cloud-native technologies. Relevant qualifications include a solid background in cloud platforms such as Azure and AWS, along with proficiency in automation tools like Terraform and Ansible. Experience working with hybrid environments that encompass on-premises and cloud infrastructure is essential. Candidates should demonstrate excellent communication skills, the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams, and a strong aptitude for documentation and process improvement. A proactive mindset and a willingness to explore emerging technologies, including AI automation and GenAI tooling, are highly desirable.
Responsibilities
- Act as a senior DevOps consultant across hybrid estates, including Azure, AWS, and on-premises environments.
- Design, build, and operate CI/CD pipelines to automate software delivery and deployment processes for multi-tier systems.
- Lead infrastructure automation initiatives using Terraform and Ansible to improve deployment speed, consistency, and reliability.
- Support and optimize deployments across Windows, Linux, and SQL Server environments, ensuring high availability and performance.
- Create detailed runbooks, documentation, and self-service automation tools to enable repeatability and ease of use for operational teams.
- Collaborate closely with delivery managers, product owners, and engineering teams to align automation strategies with business goals.
- Engage with ephemeral environments and emerging agentic AI automation tools, exploring opportunities for self-learning and integration of GenAI technologies into DevOps workflows.
Joining Sanderson as a DevOps & Automation Lead offers a competitive daily rate of £575 on an outside IR35 basis, with a 12-month contract located in London with hybrid working arrangements. The role provides an excellent opportunity to work within a forward-thinking organization that values innovation and professional development. You will have access to a collaborative environment that encourages knowledge sharing and continuous learning. Additionally, the position offers flexible working conditions, exposure to cutting-edge automation and cloud technologies, and the chance to make a significant impact on enterprise-wide digital transformation initiatives.
Equal Opportunity
At Sanderson, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We believe that a variety of perspectives and experiences enrich our community and drive innovation. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of race, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please inform us when applying or contact our recruitment team directly. We are dedicated to ensuring an equitable and accessible experience for all candidates.
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