DevOps Apprentice - QA

OpenTalent; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Bell is seeking a junior Platform Engineer to support the development, operation and continuous improvement of enterprise platforms and infrastructure services. The role focuses on building foundational capability in platform engineering, including cloud technologies, automation, infrastructure as code, and operational support.

Working under guidance from senior engineers, you will contribute to standardising infrastructure delivery, improving service reliability, and enhancing operational

Qualifications

• Foundational understanding of IT infrastructure, networking, or cloud computing concepts.
• Demonstrated interest in automation, scripting, or software-driven infrastructure.
• Basic analytical and problem-solving capability.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a structured team environment.

Responsibilities

• Platform support and engineering: Assist in the architecture, build, configuration, and maintenance of customer platforms and infrastructure services.
• Automation and infrastructure as code: Support automation scripts and IaC implementations for repeatable deployments.
• Monitoring and operational reliability: Maintain monitoring and alerting systems and assist with incident resolution.
• Documentation and standards: Help develop technical documentation and adherence to engineering standards and best practices.
• Collaboration: Work with multiple teams to support service delivery and continuous improvement.

Skills

IT infrastructure

Automation interest

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Tools

PowerShell

Python

CI/CD basics

Job description

Whether it’s reimagining IT operations for enhanced performance, interoperability, and agility, or harnessing game-changing technologies such as Cloud, AI, and IoT for long-term value creation and ROI, you can count on Bell’s decades of expertise in extracting maximum value from a myriad of transformation programs.

About the role:

You will support the development, operation, and continuous improvement of enterprise platforms and infrastructure services. The role is designed to build foundational capability in platform engineering, including cloud technologies, automation, infrastructure as code, and operational support.

Working under the guidance of senior engineers, you will contribute to standardising infrastructure delivery, improving service reliability, and enhancing operational efficiency across the organisation.

Responsibilities:

• Platform support and engineering: Assist in the architecture, build, configuration, and maintenance of customer platforms and infrastructure services. Support the operation of cloud, virtualised, and on-premises environments. Contribute to platform improvements through standardisation and automation initiatives
• Automation and infrastructure as code: Support development of automation scripts and tooling to reduce manual intervention. Assist with infrastructure-as-code implementations to ensure repeatable and consistent deployments. Contribute to configuration management and deployment processes
• Monitoring and operational reliability: Assist in maintaining monitoring and alerting systems to improve service visibility. Support incident management and resolution activities under supervision. Contribute to improving platform resilience and reducing service disruption
• Documentation and standards: Assist with the development of and maintain technical documentation, including standard operating procedures. Support adherence to engineering standards, governance, and best practices. Assist in identifying opportunities for process improvement
• Collaboration: Work with infrastructure, security, and application teams to support service delivery. Participate in team activities, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement initiatives. Engage with internal stakeholders to understand service requirements and operational challenges

Required skills:

• Foundational understanding of IT infrastructure, networking, or cloud computing concepts
• Demonstrated interest in automation, scripting, or software-driven infrastructure
• Basic analytical and problem-solving capability
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in a structured team environment

Desirable experience:

• Awareness of cloud platforms (e.g. Azure, AWS, Google Cloud)
• Exposure to scripting languages (e.g. PowerShell, Python, Bash, C#)
• Basic understanding of DevOps principles, CI/CD pipelines, or version control systems