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The development of a dynamic website in Perl, Ruby, Shell languages.. design of a development framework and CMS with the same language, processing and administration of a database with Perl, writing CGI scripts on web server with Perl, design of a text manipulation and processing program, development of an ergonomic user interface in Perl, design of a network or system monitoring software in Perl, etc. Perl is a weakly typed language, compared to other languages such as C language. Moreover, memory allocation is always handled by the interpreter. There is also a very interesting automatic sizing of expressions.
Job title: DevOps Engineer Location: Glasgow or Northampton (Hybrid) Contract Length: 12 Months Day Rate: £336 per day IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Sector: Financial Services Overview We are seeking an experienced DevOps Engineer with AWS/.NET/C# expertise to join a leading Financial Services organisation. This role sits within an operational engineering team focused on reliability, automation, cloud infrastructure, and platform support. The position combines elements of Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), DevOps, and software development, requiring a strong AWS background alongside the ability to contribute to C# development activities. The successful candidate will work closely with development, infrastructure, and support teams to enhance platform stability, automate processes, and improve operational efficiency across cloud-based environments. Key Responsibilities * Support and enhance AWS-hosted applications and infrastructure. * Drive DevOps best practices, including CI/CD automation and Infrastructure as Code. * Contribute to Site Reliability Engineering initiatives, focusing on system resilience, monitoring, and performance. * Develop and maintain tools, services, and automation solutions using C#/.NET. * Troubleshoot production issues and identify opportunities for operational improvement. * Work collaboratively with development teams to ensure reliable and scalable deployments. * Implement monitoring, alerting, and observability solutions across cloud environments. * Participate in incident management and root cause analysis activities. Essential Skills & Experience * Strong commercial experience with AWS Cloud technologies. * Proven background in DevOps engineering and automation. * Experience with CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code. * Hands-on experience with C#/.NET development. * Understanding of Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles and practices. * Experience supporting production environments and resolving complex technical issues. * Minimum 5 years' recent, relevant industry experience. Desirable Skills * Experience within Financial Services environments. * Knowledge of cloud security and governance best practices. * Experience with containerisation technologies and orchestration platforms. * Familiarity with monitoring and observability tooling. Ideal Candidate You will be a technically strong AWS and DevOps professional with a passion for operational excellence and automation. While strong C# skills are preferred, candidates with exceptional AWS and DevOps expertise and some .NET development experience will also be considered. This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing engineering team working on critical cloud platforms within a complex Financial Services environment. LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. A multiple award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over consecutive years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.
Frequently asked questions about working as a Developer in Other Languages (R, Cobol, Perl, VBA, Ruby, Shell...)
What is the role of a Developer in Other Languages (R, Cobol, Perl, VBA, Ruby, Shell...)
The developer (VBA, ruby, perl, shell ...) is a specialist in dynamic web development. Their uniqueness lies in the fact that they can process text files differently than with scripts. Thanks to this, they are less limited in their scope of action compared to other web developers. They always have multiple tasks to fulfill.
How much does a Developer in Other Languages (R, Cobol, Perl, VBA, Ruby, Shell...) charge
On average, a developer earns around £450/day depending on their experience. You can earn a salary of £31,000 per year if you are a beginner.
What is the definition of a Developer in Other Languages (R, Cobol, Perl, VBA, Ruby, Shell...)
The Python developer is responsible for writing, analyzing specifications and designing software architecture (including some ERP modules, Big Data...) according to these specifications and client needs.
He codes and implements algorithms, but also performs technical testing phases, monitoring and maintenance.
He may also be required to train or write technical documentation for users.
What type of mission can a Developer in Other Languages (R, Cobol, Perl, VBA, Ruby, Shell...) handle
The Python programmer's mission is: architecture, development, and implementation of code for web applications, programs or software.
Among the main missions of the Python freelance developer:
- develop, implement, improve Python code for a project;
- use Frameworks such as Django, Flask or Pyramid;
- migrate legacy infrastructure (running with old, sometimes obsolete languages to Python3 or a recent version of Python);
- perform unit, functional and technical tests;
- handle monitoring and maintenance of the current system;
- improve or create data analysis solutions;
- create technical documentation;
- perform technology watch.
What are the main skills of a Developer in Other Languages (R, Cobol, Perl, VBA, Ruby, Shell...)
The Python developer knows all programming concepts related to their preferred language.
• Gitlab or Github and CI/CD
• Docker and Cloud (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
• Web languages (JS, HTML, CSS)
• Linux and Big Data
• Databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle...)
For web-oriented Python development, it is also important to know the most popular frameworks such as Django and Flask, or even Grok, Bottle, Karrigell, Pyramid, Tornado, Zope etc. Python developers must also demonstrate:
- good analytical skills;
- a clear understanding of a project's budgetary and technical challenges;
- great creativity to find solutions;
- open-mindedness and ability to work in a team with collaborators of multiple profiles (other tech freelancers, product owner, technical or functional project manager...).
What is the ideal profile for a Developer in Other Languages (R, Cobol, Perl, VBA, Ruby, Shell...)
The Python developer must also demonstrate:
- good analytical skills;
- a clear understanding of the budgetary and technical issues of a project;
- great creativity to find solutions;
- open-mindedness and ability to work in a team with collaborators of multiple profiles (other tech freelancers, product owner, technical or functional project manager...).
