Junior DevOps Engineer (UK)

We are seeking a motivated and technically curious Junior DevOps Engineer to join our engineering team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a software development background who is eager to build expertise in DevOps practices, CI/CD automation, and cloud infrastructure. You will work alongside experienced engineers to support the delivery pipeline for our digital forensics platform and develop your skills in a real-world, security-focused environment.

If you are passionate about automation, continuous integration, and building reliable software delivery pipelines, we would love to hear from you.

Place of Work:

Office – Full time for first 3 months, prior to hybrid working — 3 days per week in Horsham office

Contract Type:

Permanent, Full-Time

Why Detego Global?

• Competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience.
• Structured mentorship and a clear pathway for professional growth into a full DevOps role.
• Exposure to real-world, mission-critical software used by law enforcement and intelligence agencies worldwide.
• A collaborative, inclusive, and supportive working environment.
• The opportunity to work on technically challenging and genuinely impactful projects.
• Hybrid working arrangement with a modern Horsham office base.

Key Responsibilities:

Working under the guidance of senior engineers, the Junior DevOps Engineer will support the successful deployment of integrated and stand-alone releases. Day-to-day responsibilities include:

• Assist in the design, implementation, and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines using Git and Bitbucket Pipelines.
• Support development teams to ensure seamless integration and deployment of applications.
• Contribute to build systems and strategies that improve productivity and efficiency across the engineering function.
• Help automate infrastructure provisioning and management using tools such as Docker, AWS, and Azure.
• Write and maintain PowerShell scripts for automation and configuration management tasks.
• Assist with monitoring and troubleshooting application performance and infrastructure issues.
• Support adherence to security and compliance best practices throughout the development lifecycle.
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging DevOps technologies, applying learning to continuous improvement.

What We’re Looking For:

We are looking for candidates with a foundational background in software development and a genuine interest in DevOps. The following attributes are required:

• Some hands-on experience in software development, with a basic understanding of build systems and processes.
• Familiarity with configuration management for applications and CI/CD pipelines.
• Working knowledge of Git for source control; exposure to Bitbucket Pipelines is advantageous.
• Basic familiarity with PowerShell, Bash, and Python.
• Awareness of containerisation technologies such as Docker.
• Some exposure to cloud platforms (AWS or Azure), with some Identity and Access Management (IAM) experience.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code e.g. Terraform, Tofu, CloudFormation.
• Strong problem-solving mindset and attention to detail.
• Good communication skills with a collaborative, team-first approach.
• Experience with maintaining documentation e.g. for runbooks, processes, and SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures).

Preferred Qualifications:

The following are not essential but would strengthen your application:

• Academic or vocational qualifications in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Exposure to other CI/CD tools or platforms (e.g. GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Azure DevOps).
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and working in sprint-based teams.
• Basic understanding of the Release and Deployment Management lifecycle and CI/CD methodology.
• Awareness of web-based front-end applications and server-side deployments.
• Any experience with cross-platform development or resolving integration issues.
• Interest in security-focused software and digital forensics tooling.

Perks and Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience.
• Structured mentorship and a clear pathway for professional growth into a full DevOps role.
• Exposure to real-world, mission-critical software used by law enforcement and intelligence agencies worldwide.
• A collaborative, inclusive and supportive working environment.
• The opportunity to work on technically challenging and genuinely impactful projects.
• Hybrid working arrangement with a modern Horsham office base.