Job Description

About us

Metricell is on a mission to revolutionise connectivity. We partner with telecommunications companies to design, deliver, and manage wireless communication networks, all with a shared goal of achieving flawless network experiences.

For nearly twenty years, we have been at the forefront of network connectivity, providing innovative solutions that empower governments, network operators, and blue-chip businesses worldwide to become 'better connected'. More recently, we have pioneered the use of Artificial Intelligence to develop and enhance our tools.

About the role

We're looking for a Junior DevOps Engineer who is eager to apply their technical skills in a hands-on, in-house infrastructure environment. Unlike many roles focused heavily on cloud platforms, this position offers the opportunity to work directly with our own servers, systems, and networks, supporting both internal and customer-facing applications. You'll be responsible for monitoring systems, managing deployments, maintaining CI/CD pipelines, and contributing to the automation and orchestration of our infrastructure. Strong analytical skills are essential to diagnose issues, propose effective solutions, and continuously improve processes. You'll work independently and collaboratively with developers, QA, and operations teams to solve complex problems and ensure reliable systems.

We value excellent communication and collaboration skills, along with a willingness to stay up to date with emerging DevOps tools, technologies, and methodologies. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys taking ownership of infrastructure, building robust systems from the ground up, and is committed to continuous learning and professional development.

We envision the candidate to be a strong graduate, with a placement year completed and able to demonstrate their interest in DevOps with projects completed in their personal time. This role could also be perfect for someone who has some software development experience but can demonstrate their interest and ability in DevOps.

Why Metricell?

At Metricell, we create an environment where people feel empowered to do meaningful work that makes a real impact. From helping to improve mobile connectivity in rural areas to delivering cutting-edge solutions to global clients, the work we do is both purposeful and rewarding.

We believe the best results come from collaboration, so we've built a culture of open communication, shared goals, and mutual support. Our people describe a relaxed yet results-driven atmosphere where curiosity and continuous learning are actively encouraged. You'll be part of a team that values innovation, takes pride in progress, and is committed to growing together.

We're proud to play an active role in both our industry and our community. From charity partnerships to supporting local education through work placements, we believe in making a positive difference beyond the workplace. At Metricell,?Better Connected?means creating strong links between our people, our customers, and the wider world around us.

Core Responsibilities/Activities

System Monitoring and Incident Response Internal and Customer-Facing Deployment Management CI/CD Pipeline Development and Maintenance Kubernetes and Infrastructure Management Automation and Scripting; Contribute to building Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using tools like Terraform, Ansible, or similar.

Essential Skills

Strong understanding of DevOps fundamentals and CI/CD Pipeline Management (Jenkins, GitLab, CI/CD, TeamCity, etc) and infrastructure automation tools (Terraform, Ansible, Puppet). Experience maintaining and troubleshooting Kubernetes clusters or demonstrated knowledge from personal projects. Scripting and Automation with Bash, Python, PowerShell, or JavaScript. Monitoring and Incident Response using Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, or similar. Database and Application management (SQL, user permissions) and deploying/supporting .NET (C#) applications (.NET Framework is a plus as well as SQL Server experience). Awareness of JavaScript in a deployment context (e.g., Cloudflare Workers).

Desirable:

Ability to successfully pass security clearance (likely to be successful if lived and worked in the UK for 5 years)
This role is ideal for individuals passionate about driving efficiency, innovation, and reliability within a technical infrastructure environment.

Benefits

Additional day off for your Birthday 2 days volunteering leave 25 days annual leave (plus public holidays) Full office closure between Christmas and New Year Refer a Friend Scheme

Following your successful probationary period

Private Health Care (including hearing, sight and dental) Bike2Work Salary Sacrifice Scheme Interest-Free Season Ticket Loan

We also have

Gym, showers and games room Prayer / Quiet room Regular social events Charity and fundraising events Free onsite parking at our Horsham office

Ready to start your career with us?

If you're excited by the opportunity to join a collaborative, forward-thinking team and play a key role in delivering impactful solutions to global clients, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Graduate

Pay: 30,000.00-35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Bereavement leave Casual dress Company events Cycle to work scheme Free parking On-site gym On-site parking Paid volunteer time Private dental insurance Private medical insurance Referral programme Sick pay Transport links
Application question(s):

This role is based in the Horsham Office in West Sussex. Can you reliably commute or will relocate? (Please specify). It would be beneficial for you to be security cleared. Do you reasonably believe you could get security cleared? (Must have lived and worked in the UK for at least 5 years).
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person