DevOps Engineer

Arcus Solutions; England; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic technology firm in the UK is seeking a DevOps Engineer to optimize the software delivery process and manage AWS cloud infrastructure. This role emphasizes automation, CI/CD pipeline management, and collaboration across teams. The ideal candidate has 2+ years of experience in DevOps, strong AWS and Terraform skills, and a passion for continuous improvement. This position offers competitive compensation and a hybrid work environment.

Benefits

Up to £45,000 per annum

Up to 4% discretionary bonus

25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Generous pension scheme

Life Assurance

Salary Sacrifice Electric Vehicle Scheme

Learning & Development opportunities

Cycle to Work Scheme

Health cash plan

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience in a DevOps Engineering role.
• Strong hands-on experience with AWS, Terraform, and Docker.
• Solid grasp of CI/CD tools like GitHub Actions and Jenkins.

Responsibilities

• Designing, implementing, and managing CI/CD pipelines.
• Automating infrastructure provisioning using Terraform.
• Managing AWS cloud infrastructure for scalable solutions.

Skills

AWS

Terraform

Docker

Bash scripting

Python scripting

CI/CD tools

Linux/Unix administration

Monitoring tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

GitHub Actions

Jenkins

DataDog

AWS CloudWatch

PagerDuty

Job description

Are you a DevOps Engineer passionate about automation, scalability, and reliability? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where your work has a direct impact on product delivery and operational efficiency? If so, we want to hear from you.

Arcus FM are looking for a DevOps Engineer to join our growing team, helping to bridge the gap between development and operations.

You’ll play a key role in automating infrastructure, managing cloud environments, and optimising the software delivery process.

You’ll be working remotely, with occasional visits to our sites in Redditch or Cirencester.

What You'll Be Doing

• Designing, implementing, and managing CI/CD pipelines for seamless code integration and deployment
• Automating infrastructure provisioning using Terraform and other IaC tools
• Managing AWS cloud infrastructure (ECS, RDS, VPC, S3, etc.) for scalable, cost-effective solutions
• Collaborating cross-functionally to support smooth product launches and updates
• Monitoring environments and applications to ensure availability, performance, and reliability
• Ensuring security and compliance through best practices in secrets management, access control, and vulnerability remediation
• Participating in incident management, including root cause analysis and out-of-hours support

What We're Looking For

• 2+ years' experience in a DevOps Engineering role
• Strong hands‑on experience with AWS, Terraform, and Docker
• Solid grasp of CI/CD tools (e.g. GitHub Actions, Jenkins)
• Scripting skills in Bash or Python
• Background in Linux/Unix system administration
• Knowledge of monitoring tools like DataDog, AWS CloudWatch, PagerDuty, etc
• Familiarity with Agile/DevOps methodologies and tools like GitHub, JIRA, Confluence
• Excellent communication and problem‑solving skills
• An automation‑first mindset and a passion for continuous improvement

Desirable

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• AWS Associate Certification(s)
• Terraform Associate Certification
• Previous experience with container orchestration (ECS, EKS, Kubernetes)

Why Join Arcus?

• Up to £45,000 per annum (depending on experience)
• Up to 4% discretionary bonus based on performance
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Generous pension scheme with matched contributions (5%-6%)
• Life Assurance
• Salary Sacrifice Electric Vehicle Scheme
• Learning & Development opportunities, including funded training sponsorships
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Health cash plan

At Arcus, we're passionate about nurturing talent and providing industry‑leading development opportunities to help you grow your career.

Ready to take your career to the next level? Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity - apply today by clicking the 'apply' button!