IT Build Engineer

Job Title: Build Engineer

While professional experience and qualifications are key for this role, make sure to check you have the preferable soft skills before applying if required.
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) xwzovoh
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