Contract Lead DevOps Engineer

Axiologik is looking for a Lead DevOps Engineer to work with them on a global client who's going through a really exciting period of digital transformation. If you love seeing the value of your work coming to life, have a read through of the below and apply! £650DR Outside IR35 Hybrid - travel to Solihull twice a week to client site (parking and train station close by) Start date: August 25 End date: November 25 Key Responsibilities: • Lead the technical implementation and rollout of new CI/CD toolchain 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, group 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 prior experience with: • 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.