DevOps Engineer

Mercator Group; Crowborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual feedback survey

Open-door policy

Social events for team bonding

Job summary

Mercator Group is seeking a Software Developer (Java) for their Crowborough office. In this role, you will design and optimise cloud infrastructures, primarily using AWS, and work closely with client teams to deliver impactful digital services.

The ideal candidate will possess substantial experience with AWS, Terraform, Docker, and Kubernetes, and will thrive in a dynamic and inclusive culture. This position offers a fast-paced environment where your contributions will significantly impact digital transformations.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with AWS cloud services.
• Proven knowledge of Terraform for infrastructure provisioning.
• Proficiency with Linux system administration.
• Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes in production.
• Experience using Python scripting for automation.

Responsibilities

• Design, automate, and optimise cloud infrastructure for clients.
• Report to the Head of Development about projects.
• Participate in technical communities and promote best practices.
• Develop user-driven prototypes to test new features.

Skills

AWS

Terraform

Docker

Kubernetes

Linux

Python scripting

Tools

CI/CD workflows

GitHub

GitLab

Job description

We are currently inviting applications for this role. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and the ability to pass BPSS vetting.

Mercator Digital is looking for a Software Developer (Java) to be part of our growing consultancy.

We’re on a mission to transform digital services

We’re waving goodbye to traditional consulting approaches and creating something special at Mercator. Ranked as one of the UK’s Best Medium Sized Workplaces and among Europe’s top 100 Best Workplaces, we’re not just another consultancy, we’re here to make digital services work for everyone.

With our innovative solutions and award-winning culture, combined with nearly 20 years of experience delivering transformative projects, we have a long history of creating exceptional outcomes for organisations across both public and private sectors. Our client portfolio includes HMRC, major central government departments, and leading private sector enterprises.

We’re not just about delivering projects – we’re here to solve problems and transform services, bringing the Mercator touch to digital transformation.

Team Mercator
This is an exciting time to join Mercator Digital. We’re growing fast – opening new offices, expanding our teams, and creating new opportunities for development. We’re proud of our culture – one that’s lively, inclusive, and forward‑thinking. As we grow, preserving our culture remains a priority. That’s why we have an annual survey for feedback, an open‑door policy for communication, plenty of social events to foster connections, and a benefits package to show our appreciation.

Our brand values are at the core of who we are, and each Mercator team member lives these values as brand ambassadors:

• We don’t stand still: Always evolving, making bold choices
• We keep it real: Straightforward, open, and honest in everything
• We take care: Supporting each other, our work, and our partners
• It’s a joint effort: Building strength in unity
• We own our actions: Empowering accountability
• We bring out the best: Sharing knowledge and helping everyone grow

What we’re looking for

We are looking for an experienced and motivated DevOps Engineer to join our dynamic team. In this crucial role you will design, automate, and optimise cloud infrastructure s for our clients. The successful candidate will have strong hands‑on experience with AWS, Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes, Linux, and Python scripting to support modern CI/CD and deployment practices across our environments.

What You’ll Do

• Report to the Head of Development, providing key operational information about projects.
• Help nurture our thriving tech community, working closely with our Community Manager.
• Evangelise DevOps and promote best practice across all our technical teams.
• Participate in the wider technical communities of service (inside and outside of Mercator), building relationships, sharing agile best practice and knowledge.
• Build resilience and responsiveness in the organisation by being open and honest about risks and challenges and the actions required to address unexpected developments.
• Keep continually abreast of changes to user habits, preferences and behaviours across various digital platforms and their implications for successful delivery of digital services.
• Assist the Senior Leadership Team with bids and tenders.

Within Our Clients You Will:

• Work with the client team to create and deliver outstanding digital services that meet well‑defined user needs.
• Work with the Product Manager to develop the overall technical construct of the product being developed.
• Use agile methodologies and handle near‑term and long‑term priorities, work with your Agile Delivery Manager/Scrum Master to maximise visibility of those plans and enable your team to release frequent service improvements that deliver real value for users.
• Direct the development of user‑driven prototypes to test potential new features with users to explore potential improvements to existing products.
• Prioritise and maintain the product backlog, collaborating with Business Analysts and Developers to create and refine user stories that deliver service improvements for users.
• Ensure that you maximise take‑up of your digital service, identifying and meeting assist‑ed digital requirements.
• Strong experience with AWS cloud services (EC2, ECS/EKS, S3, IAM, RDS, CloudWatch).
• Proven knowledge of Terraform for infrastructure provisioning.
• Proficiency with Linux system administration.
• Hands‑on experience with Docker and Kubernetes in production.
• Python scripting for automation and DevOps tooling.
• Understanding of CI/CD workflows and version control systems (e.g., GitHub, GitLab).

Nice to Haves

• Exposure to Microsoft Azure or multi‑cloud environments.
• Experience with monitoring and observability tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, or ELK Stack.
• Familiarity with Ansible or other configuration management tools.
• Knowledge of security best practices in cloud environments.
• Experience with serverless architectures (AWS Lambda, Azure Functions).

*Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and the ability to pass BPSS vetting