DevSecOps Platform Engineer (SonarQube / Vault) – Senior/LeadLocation: Remote (APAC hours: 00:00–09:00 CET)Duration: 1 year extendable contractEngagement: Leading IT Services Provider | Global Pharmaceutical ClientJoin a premier IT services firm supporting a top‐tier pharmaceutical company. As a Senior/Lead DevSecOps Platform Engineer, you’ll build and operate secure, on-premises OpenShift/Kubernetes platforms with a focus on SonarQube and HashiCorp Vault.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and implement infrastructure solutions, ensuring alignment with application requirements and cybersecurity best practices, with a focus on on-premises infrastructures.Design and deploy on-premises infrastructure and container platforms (OpenShift, Docker, Kubernetes Operators).Develop and maintain IaC (Terraform/Terragrunt, Ansible) for OpenShift/Kubernetes environments.Implement CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Azure DevOps) integrated with Artifactory, JFrog Xray, Nexus.Administer, configure, and automate SonarQube and Vault across multiple environments.Integrate SecOps practices into pipelines using code‐analysis and security scanning tools (SonarQube, SAST).Build observability stacks (Prometheus, Grafana, Loki, Alertmanager) for proactive monitoring.Respond to infrastructure and deployment incidents; ensure high availability.Produce GxP-compliant documentation: installation guides, BSDS specs, process maps.Stay current on DevSecOps trends, contributing to tool and process improvements.Requirements5+ years’ DevSecOps or platform engineering experience in on-premises environments.Hands-on with Linux, Kubernetes, OpenShift, Docker, and Kubernetes Operators.Proven IaC expertise with Terraform/Terragrunt and Ansible.Deep experience administering SonarQube and HashiCorp Vault (pipelines, security controls).Strong CI/CD background (Jenkins/CloudBees, Azure DevOps) for containerised apps.Familiarity with Harbor, Argo CD, ACS, ACM, and HashiCorp Consul, Nomad, Packer.Scripting proficiency (Python, Bash) and Agile/Scrum exposure.Experience in GxP-regulated or similarly compliant environments.Fluent English communication skills.Nice to HaveCertifications: CKA, CKS, Red Hat OpenShift Specialist, ITIL v4.Knowledge of ISO 27001, NIST, CIS controls.Familiarity with AI/ML applications in DevSecOps and JavaScript frameworks.This role will have weekend work 1 in every 3 weekends, paid at the standard rate. Interview slots are available immediately! Apply today by contacting Luke Finn on +44 203 053 3723 / luke@next-ventures.com