DevOps Engineer

Legal & General; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm based in the City of London is seeking a skilled DevOps Engineer to enhance their AWS cloud infrastructure. In this dynamic role, you will design, implement, and maintain robust AWS environments while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure excellent deployment and operation of technology solutions. This position offers a variety of benefits, including a competitive bonus plan, generous pension contributions, and flexible working options.

Benefits

Annual performance-related bonus

Generous pension contribution

Life assurance

Healthcare Plan

At least 25 days holiday plus public holidays

Electric car scheme

Discounts for products and stores

Qualifications

• Proven experience in designing and managing AWS-based infrastructure.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python and Bash.
• Strong experience with Docker, ECS, and Terraform.

Responsibilities

• Designing, implementing, and maintaining robust AWS infrastructure.
• Developing and managing CI/CD pipelines.
• Collaborating with architecture and security teams.

Skills

Designing and managing AWS-based infrastructure

Scripting languages (Python, Bash)

Docker

Terraform

Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD)

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Agile collaboration

Tools

Docker

ECS

Terraform

GitHub Actions

Jenkins

Datadog

CloudWatch

ELK stack

Windows Server

Linux environments

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated DevOps Engineer to join our Group Data function. This role is instrumental in advancing our cloud infrastructure strategy, with a focus on automation, scalability, and security. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with solution architects and cross‑functional teams to ensure the seamless deployment and operation of technology solutions within our AWS environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a DevOps professional who thrives in a dynamic, agile environment and is committed to delivering high‑quality, enterprise‑grade solutions aligned with strategic business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Designing, implementing, and maintaining robust AWS infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles
• Developing and managing Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI / CD) pipelines to support agile software delivery
• Collaborating with architecture and security teams to ensure compliance with governance frameworks and best practices
• Deploying and managing containerised applications using Docker and ECS, leveraging Terraform for infrastructure provisioning
• Monitoring system performance and reliability using tools such as Datadog, CloudWatch, and the ELK stack
• Contributing to solution design, risk assessment, and project planning activities
• Promoting continuous improvement and innovation across DevOps practices and tooling
• Ensuring all development activities adhere to change governance and software development lifecycle (SDLC) standards

Qualifications

• Proven experience in designing and managing AWS‑based infrastructure
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python and Bash
• Strong experience with Docker, ECS, and Terraform
• Familiarity with CI / CD tools (e.g., GitHub Actions, Jenkins) and version control using GitHub
• Experience with Windows Server, PowerShell, and Linux environments
• Exposure to data streaming technologies (e.g., Kafka, Qlik Replicate) is advantageous
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in agile, collaborative environments

Benefits

• The opportunity to participate in our annual performance‑related bonus plan and valuable share schemes
• Generous pension contribution
• Life assurance
• Healthcare Plan (permanent employees only)
• At least 25 days holiday, plus public holidays, 26 days after 2 years’ service. There’s also the option to buy and sell holiday
• Competitive family leave
• Participate in our electric car scheme, which offers employees the option to hire a brand‑new electric car through tax‑efficient salary sacrifice (permanent employees only)
• There are the many discounts we offer – both for our own products and at a range of high‑street stores and online
• In 2023, some of our workspaces were redesigned. Our offices are great spaces to connect and collaborate and have your wellbeing at the heart

Additional Information

At L&G, we believe it's possible to generate positive returns today while helping to build a better future for all. If you join us, you’ll be part of a welcoming, inclusive culture, with opportunities to collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds, views, and experiences. Guided by leaders with integrity who care about your future and wellbeing. Empowered through initiatives which support people to develop their careers and excel. We care passionately about outcomes rather than attendance and are therefore open to discussing all kinds of flexible working options including part‑time, term‑time and job shares. Although some roles have limited flexibility due to customer demand, we accommodate requests when we can. It doesn’t matter if you don’t meet every single criterion in this advert. Instead, think about what you excel at and what else you can bring in terms of strengths, potential and connection to our purpose.