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

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global investment firm in Birmingham is seeking a DevOps Engineer to build and manage platform infrastructure, focusing on AWS cloud services. The ideal candidate should have over three years of experience in DevOps and be proficient in automation, CI/CD tools, and scripting. You will collaborate with teams to enhance software delivery and operational efficiency. With AWS certifications preferred, this position offers a chance to thrive in a fast-paced global environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in DevOps focusing on AWS cloud services.
• Familiarity with AWS services: EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda.
• Knowledge of infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage platform infrastructure in cloud environments.
• Develop and implement DevOps processes, tools, and best practices.
• Automate tasks to improve operational efficiency.

Skills

DevOps processes

AWS cloud services

CI/CD tools

Scripting and automation

Containerization

Monitoring tools

Networking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AWS

Terraform

Docker

Kubernetes

Jenkins

Job description

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

Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom

Job Description

What We Do

At Goldman Sachs, our engineers make things possible by building scalable software, low latency infrastructure, and secure systems. They use data, machine learning, and cloud technology to solve challenging problems for clients.

Who We Look For

We seek innovators who collaborate, adapt, and thrive in a fast‑paced global environment.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage platform infrastructure and oversee application deployments in cloud environments.
• Develop and implement DevOps processes, tools, and best practices.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to ensure reliable, efficient software delivery.
• 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 related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years of experience in DevOps with 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 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.

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.

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