Dovetail & Slate
DevOps Engineer
DevOps Engineer at Dovetail & Slate, based in London, South East England, paying £35,000 - £40,000 per annum. This is a contract role.
- Pay
- £35,000 - £40,000 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Contract · On site
- Location
- London, South East England
- Closing date
- Sector
- DevOps Engineer
- DBS check
39% below the typical rate for devops engineer
Reference 57527969
About the role
DevOps Engineer
Contract
Location: North London
Start date: ASAP
Are you an experienced DevOps professional looking for your next challenge in a dynamic organisation?
About the Role
You'll join the IT team at a further education provider, supporting the delivery, development and improvement of DevOps services, systems and IT projects. You'll help keep systems reliable for staff and students across teaching, learning and day-to-day operations, providing technical support across key applications, databases and integrations.
Your responsibilities will include:
Supporting key applications, databases, MIS systems and integrations.
Providing technical support for applications, systems, incidents, upgrades, patching and fault resolution.
Building, maintaining and optimising databases using tools such as SQL Server, MySQL and PostgreSQL.
Supporting IT projects, including development work on data systems.
Keeping systems, code, configurations and technical processes properly documented.
What We're Looking For
Essential:
Experience in an IT, MIS, DevOps or technical systems role
Experience with Azure DevOps and Microsoft-based systems
Strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills
Desirable (but not essential):
Relevant qualification in IT, Computing or Business Administration
Experience with Jira
If you're ready to bring your DevOps expertise to a further education provider in London, we'd love to hear from you.
Important Notice
Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company. If this role isn't quite right, we welcome your CV and a call to explore other opportunities.
We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
Dovetail and Slate Ltd (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.
We are an equal opportunities employer. By applying, you consent to your data being processed for recruitment purposes in line with our Privacy Policy.
Because education matters.
Dovetail and Slate Limited.
Reference: 57527969 · Posted 1 day ago · Closes 16 Dec 2026 · Listed via Dovetail & Slate
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