Contract Lead DevOps Engineer

Role: Contract, Lead DevOps Engineer IR35: Outside IR35 Location: Solihull / Hybrid working - 2 days onsite per week Rate: £550-575/day Start date: ASAP End date: December 25 Very high potential to extend Fruition is looking for a Lead DevOps Engineer for to work with a multi-award winning digital & technology engineering consultancy who are partnered with enterprise customers & trusted to lead on the UKs most complex transformation programmes. As a Lead DevOps Engineer you will support this consultancy by working with them on a global client project who's going through a really exciting period of digital transformation. Key Responsibilities: • Lead the technical implementation and rollout of new CI/CD components. • Provide guidance and hands-on support to squads using tools such as GitLab CI, ArgoCD, XL Release, Kubernetes/Helm and RedHat OpenShift. • Collaborate with platform engineers and architects to prepare for further adoption of toolchain platform strategy. • Work with squad leads and engineering managers to embed new ways of working and improve delivery workflows. • Contribute to knowledge sharing, documentation and structured upskilling of internal teams. • Identify and help resolve blockers to toolchain adoption. Required Skills Essential: • Kubernetes, Helm, Docker and Terraform. • Strong understanding of DevOps principles and modern software delivery pipelines. • Experience supporting or leading cross-functional squads. • Defining, document and embed ways of working. • Comfortable coaching and working alongside engineers and operations teams. Desirable experience in: • IBM Cloud. • RedHat OpenShift. • Experience with GitLab-CI, ArgoCD, XL Release, or similar CI/CD and deployment orchestration tools. • Background in large-scale migrations or platform transitions. • Familiarity with regulated (financial services) or enterprise environments, particularly with a group/entity structure. Apply today! We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.