Asset & Wealth Management - Birmingham - Associate - DevOps Engineer

Goldman Sachs Bank AG; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services firm based in Birmingham is seeking a skilled DevOps Engineer to enhance cloud-based platform infrastructure. The role involves automating processes, maintaining high system performance, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates should have at least 3 years of experience in DevOps and familiarity with AWS services. This position provides opportunities for professional growth and a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Work-life balance programs

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in DevOps.
• Familiarity with AWS services.
• Knowledge of CI/CD tools.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage platform infrastructure in cloud environments.
• Assist in developing and implementing DevOps processes.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure reliability and efficiency in software.

Skills

AWS cloud services

Infrastructure-as-code

Scripting in Python or Bash

Docker

Kubernetes

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

AWS (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, IAM)

CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, AWS CodePipeline)

Terraform

Ansible

Job description

At Goldman Sachs, our Engineers donât just make things â 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.

Engineering, which is comprised of our technology division and global strategists groups, is at the critical center of our business, and our dynamic environment requires innovative strategic thinking and immediate, real solutions. â¯Want to push the limit of digital possibilities? Start here.

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 firmâs 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 â along with the underlying runtime environment â 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:

• Bachelorâs 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 â 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.

Weâre 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

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.