DevOps Engineer

Candidates must demonstrate the ability to work effectively in an AI-First Software Development Lifecycle.

• Proficient in AI-assisted software development using modern coding assistants to accelerate design, implementation, testing and documentation.
• Ability to translate business requirements into structured specifications prior to implementation (Spec-Driven Development).
• Strong prompt engineering skills for software engineering tasks including code generation, test generation, debugging, documentation and architecture.
• Ability to critically evaluate AI-generated outputs for correctness, security, performance and maintainability.
• Experience using AI to generate and maintain automated unit, API and integration tests.
• Demonstrated ability to work with AI agents while retaining full engineering ownership and accountability.

Essential skills & experience:

• Proficient scripting skills (Python, BASH, JavaScript).
• Strong knowledge of Linux operating systems.
• Experience with containerisation and orchestration technologies including Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions).
• Experience with infrastructure as code tools (e.g., Terraform).
• Experience using Git or other distributed version control systems.
• Experience with bug tracking tools and code repositories.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a distributed remote team environment.
• Fluent written and spoken English.

Nice to have:

• Experience with configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef).
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack).
• Experience with code quality analysis tools (e.g., SonarQube, Snyk).
• Experience with dependency management tools (e.g., Maven, Gradle, npm, pip).
• Experience with automated testing frameworks.
• Experience with Node.js design and development.
• Experience working in an Agile software engineering environment.

• Degree from an accredited university in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; or equivalent industry experience.

What’s in It for You?

• 25 days of paid holiday, with the opportunity to purchase up to 5 extra days (total 30)
• SHINE employee ownership program
• Company-matched pension contributions up to 6% of base salary
• Private medical insurance (Bupa) & health cash plan
• Life assurance (4x gross salary) & incapacity benefit
• Enhanced maternity leave policy
• EV company car scheme (salary sacrifice) & cycle-to-work scheme (salary sacrifice)
• Give as you earn charity scheme & paid volunteering day each year
• Career development opportunities (mentorship program, training, etc.)
• Home office support for remote workers

We support hybrid and flexible working arrangements for all employees.

We understand that life for many people involves school runs, care giving, or exercising!

Work Permits & Visas You must already have the right to work permanently in the UK.

IQGeo is not able to sponsor work permits.

At IQGeo, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to who we are and how we work.

Guided by our values, we know that People Matter , and we are committed to building a team that reflects a wide range of nationalities, backgrounds, skills, viewpoints, and abilities.

We create an environment where everyone can bring their authentic selves with confidence, knowing they are respected, supported, and empowered to Deliver with Purpose .

By embracing different perspectives, we Pioneer the Future together — shaping innovative solutions for our customers and our industry.

At IQGeo, we help telecommunications and utility companies around the world “build better networks.” Our award-winning geospatial software empowers more than 500 organizations to plan, design, build, and maintain the fibre and energy networks that are essential to our connected, sustainable future.

Headquartered in Cambridge, UK with regional offices across North America, Europe, and Asia, we’re proud to be a carbon-neutral software company tackling two of society’s biggest challenges: universal broadband access and the transition to net zero.

By joining IQGeo, you’ll be part of a global team shaping the networks that power our businesses, communities, and planet for the long term.