IT Build Engineer
Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
Up to £35000 per annum + Company benefits
Full Time
Job Title: Build Engineer
Location: Hemel Hempstead, UK (On-site)
Salary: £35,000 (depending on experience)
Employment Type: Full-time
Role Overview
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Build Engineer to join our growing technical team in London. You will be responsible for designing, maintaining, and optimising build systems and CI/CD pipelines, ensuring efficient and reliable software delivery across projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and maintain build and deployment pipelines
- Manage and improve CI/CD processes (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI)
- Troubleshoot and resolve build and integration issues
- Collaborate with developers, QA, and DevOps teams to streamline workflows
- Automate repetitive tasks to improve efficiency and reduce errors
- Maintain build infrastructure and ensure system scalability
- Monitor build performance and implement improvements
- Ensure code quality through integration of testing and validation tools
- Document build processes, tools, and configurations
- Required Skills & Experience
- Proven experience as a Build Engineer, DevOps Engineer, or similar role
- Strong knowledge of CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, Bamboo, TeamCity)
- Experience with version control systems (Git preferred)
- Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python, or PowerShell)
- Familiarity with containerisation tools (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC)
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
- Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
Desirable Skills
- Experience with infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation)
- Knowledge of configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef)
- Exposure to microservices architecture
- Understanding of security best practices in build and deployment
- Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Important Competencies to have!
- Excellent attention to detail
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, agile environment
- Proactive and solution-oriented mindset
What We Offer
- Company benefits package
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- Collaborative and innovative work environment