Asset & Wealth Management - Birmingham - Analyst / Associate - DevOps Engineer

WeAreTechWomen; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution is seeking a skilled DevOps Engineer to enhance platform infrastructure and automation within cloud environments. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in AWS services and tools, alongside strong scripting capabilities. Responsibilities include implementing DevOps processes, collaborating across teams, and ensuring efficient software deployments. A degree in Computer Science and a strong problem-solving mindset are vital for this role, which offers opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Diversity and inclusion programs

Professional training opportunities

Wellness and personal finance offerings

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in DevOps with AWS focus.
• Knowledge of infrastructure-as-code tools.
• Proficiency in scripting languages like Python.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage platform infrastructure in cloud environments.
• Automate tasks to improve operational efficiency.
• Monitor and troubleshoot system issues.

Skills

DevOps experience

Familiarity with AWS

CI/CD tools knowledge

Scripting and automation

Containerization exposure

Networking basics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

AWS

Terraform

Docker

Jenkins

Job description

What We Do

At Goldman Sachs, our Engineers don’t just make things - we make things possible. Change the world by connecting people and capital with ideas. Solve the most challenging and pressing engineering problems for our clients. Join our engineering teams that build massively scalable software and systems, architect low latency infrastructure solutions, proactively guard against cyber threats, and leverage machine learning alongside financial engineering to continuously turn data into action. Create new businesses, transform finance, and explore a world of opportunity at the speed of markets.

Who We Look For

Goldman Sachs Engineers are innovators and problem-solvers, building solutions in risk management, big data, mobile and more. We look for creative collaborators who evolve, adapt to change and thrive in a fast-paced global environment.

Asset & Wealth Management

The Asset & Wealth Management Division include Goldman Sachs Asset Management (GSAM), Private Wealth Management (PWM) and Marcus Savings & Invest businesses (MS&I). We provide asset management, wealth management and banking expertise to consumers and institutions around the world. AWM partners with various teams across the firm to help individuals and institutions navigate changing markets and take control of their financial lives.

Marcus Savings & Invest

The firm’s Marcus Savings & Invest consumer businesses combine the strength and heritage of a 150-year-old financial institution with the agility and entrepreneurial spirit of a tech start-up. Today, we serve millions of customers across deposits and invest products. We use innovative design, data, engineering, and other core capabilities to provide customers with powerful tools and products that are grounded in value, transparency, and simplicity.

Marcus Digital Platform

The Marcus web and mobile apps are among the most used at the firm. Our digital platform provides the web, mobile, and user identity foundation - along with the underlying runtime environment - that powers modern web and mobile user experiences for millions of Marcus customers.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage platform infrastructure and oversee application deployments in cloud environments.
• Assist in developing and implementing DevOps processes, tools, and best practices.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to ensure software is built, deployed, and maintained reliably and efficiently.
• Automate tasks and processes to improve operational efficiency and reduce manual effort.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve system issues to ensure high availability and performance.
• Stay informed about emerging DevOps trends, tools, and technologies to support continuous improvement.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years of experience in DevOps, with a focus on AWS cloud services.
• Familiarity with AWS services such as EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, and IAM.
• Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, AWS CodePipeline).
• Knowledge of infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools like Terraform or AWS CloudFormation.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation using Python, Bash, or similar languages.
• Exposure to containerization tools (e.g., Docker) and orchestration tools (e.g., Kubernetes).
• Basic understanding of monitoring and logging tools (e.g., CloudWatch, ELK Stack).
• General knowledge of networking, security, and system administration in cloud environments.

Additional Qualifications

• AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, AWS Solutions Architect - Associate).
• Experience with configuration management tools like Ansible, Chef, or Puppet.
• Familiarity with GitOps principles and tools (e.g., ArgoCD, Flux).
• Understanding of microservices architecture and serverless computing.
• Basic experience with performance tuning and cost optimization in AWS.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Good communication and documentation skills.

Preferred Soft Skills

• Willingness to learn and adapt to new tools and technologies.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement

ABOUT GOLDMAN SACHS

At Goldman Sachs, we commit our people, capital and ideas to help our clients, shareholders and the communities we serve to grow. Founded in 1869, we are a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm. Headquartered in New York, we maintain offices around the world. We believe who you are makes you better at what you do. We're committed to fostering and advancing diversity and inclusion in our own workplace and beyond by ensuring every individual within our firm has a number of opportunities to grow professionally and personally, from our training and development opportunities and firmwide networks to benefits, wellness and personal finance offerings and mindfulness programs. Learn more about our culture, benefits, and people at GS.com/careers. We’re committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates with special needs or disabilities during our recruiting process. Learn more: https://www.goldmansachs.com/careers/footer/disability-statement.html © The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 2023. All rights reserved. Goldman Sachs is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veterans status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.