DevOps Engineer

Job title: DevOps Engineer (contract)Duration: 6 monthsTarget Start Date: January 2026Location: London HybridRate: Competitive, inside IR35DeloitteWorking with the Deloitte Associate (Contractor) Programme means we can offer you the opportunity to work on a variation of industry and client related projects. Our aim is to retain the best talent and so when your project end date nears our team of Talent Community Advisors will be working with you to look at alternative projects within the firm that suit your experience should you wish to continue with Deloitte.About the role:We are looking for a DevOps Engineer to join the Enabling Functions team. You will be responsible for the development and support of an internally-developed data warehouse and self-service analytics platform. You will manage day-to-day operations, maintenance, and technical administration. You will support with the platform and deploy new features, support engagements across our client portfolio, both in the UK and globally. This is not a client-facing role, but a key element is a desire to improve the process and the solution by identifying and recommending any opportunities to extend, improve or add new functionality. You will collaborate with our development teams to help them deploy software, expand the platform, ensuring the end user experience is stable and secure and also create new ways to streamline and automate our processes.Responsibilities but not limited to;Administer SQL Server installations that form the core of our analytics systemAdminister server estate, split across Windows and LinuxUtilise and improve our software deployment pipelinesWork closely with our development teams to improve their environments and remove blockersEngage with our support team to provide 3rd/4th line support for the platformRespond to alerts from our monitoring platformLog issues in our bug tracking softwareEscalate issues to our internal hosting and IT support teamPro-actively engage in the long-term maintenance of the platform, including proposing and implementing solutions for migrating to new platforms, improving our current practices etc.Work closely with the technical controls team to maintain the security of the platform and implement upgrades where appropriate.Support the working relationships between the DevOps team and key stakeholders in associated teams.Essential Skills: Experience with the majority of the following is required:Microsoft SQL Server 2019 and MySQL,On- Prem experience with performance tuning, Debugging error states, Backups, Disaster recovery and SecurityWindows Server 2016/2019 administrationBasic awareness of Active Directory concepts and enterprise network conceptsExperience of working with technical support at vendors where requiredDesirable skills:Administering a Linux, Apache, PHP stackWindows .NET service administration, including installation, editing app.config files and monitoring.Experience using PowerShell to automate admin tasksWorking with NuGet packagesConfiguring Octopus DeployWorking in a helpdesk environmentDeliverablesEnsure the day-to-day availability of the serviceProvide production support for both on-prem infrastructure and the application.Manage and maintain Windows/Linux servers, SQL Server installations, storage and physical hardware.Carry out preventive maintenance, upgrades and patching, including coordination with global teams.IR35As a means of managing tax, commercial and reputational risks, Deloitte prohibits the use of Associates through Personal Service Companies (‘PSCs’). All Associates must contract under PAYE arrangements through a Deloitte approved ‘Employment Company’ (aka ‘umbrella company.’)