Edge Platform DevOps Engineer for Smart Farming (Hybrid)

GEA Group AG; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A major engineering firm in Belfast is seeking a DevOps / Edge Platform Engineer to drive the digital transformation of agriculture. This hybrid role involves managing CI/CD platforms and supporting edge device deployment. Ideal candidates have a background in computer science, experience with DevOps practices, and a collaborative mindset. The position offers opportunities for substantial personal development in a supportive international team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with industrial edge devices.
• Self‑motivated and organized with a collaborative mindset.
• Willingness to travel occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Set up and manage CI/CD platforms for efficient delivery.
• Support development teams in service integration.
• Maintain a centralized management system for edge devices.
• Execute coordinated firmware and software updates.
• Enforce security policies and manage certificates.
• Set up processes for operational excellence.

Skills

CI/CD

Infrastructure automation

Containerization

Linux systems

Networking configurations

IoT communication protocols

Collaboration

Education

Computer science or related technical field

Tools

GitHub

Azure DevOps

Jenkins

Nexus

Welotec hardware

Job description

A major engineering firm in Belfast is seeking a DevOps / Edge Platform Engineer to drive the digital transformation of agriculture. This hybrid role involves managing CI/CD platforms and supporting edge device deployment. Ideal candidates have a background in computer science, experience with DevOps practices, and a collaborative mindset. The position offers opportunities for substantial personal development in a supportive international team environment.