DevOps Engineer

The Travel Corporation; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Job summary

The Travel Corporation seeks an experienced DevOps Engineer to join our team and support cloud infrastructure across AWS in an international environment. You’ll manage Kubernetes clusters (AWS EKS), containerised apps with Docker, and build robust CI/CD pipelines using GitHub.

This hands-on role emphasizes reliability, security, and scalable infrastructure while collaborating across product teams. You’ll contribute to cloud-native projects within a hybrid work model, helping optimise deployment

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on Kubernetes experience and AWS proficiency.
• Experience with Docker containers and containerised applications.
• Familiarity with Git/GitHub and CI/CD pipelines.
• Good Linux environment experience.
• Knowledge of GitOps and Infrastructure as Code practices.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritise in a fast-moving project environment.
• Clear communication and documentation skills.
• Collaborative mindset and willingness to contribute ideas within a technical team.

Responsibilities

• Manage and improve Kubernetes environments and AWS EKS clusters.
• Build and support cloud infrastructure across AWS.
• Work with Docker and containerised applications.
• Develop and maintaining CI/CD pipelines and GitOps deployments.
• Collaborate with teams to understand priorities and deliver value.
• Troubleshoot infrastructure and production issues.
• Enhance reliability, security, scalability and performance of systems.
• Automate infrastructure and operational tasks.
• Create clear technical documentation and handovers.

Skills

Kubernetes

AWS

Git/GitHub

Linux environments

GitOps

Infrastructure as Code

Troubleshooting

Prioritisation

Communication

Collaboration

Tools

Docker

CI/CD

Job description

Contract: Initial 3-month fixed-term contract, with the possibility of extension

About Us

At TTC, we are Enriching lives by connecting people and places. For over 100 years, we’ve been bringing the world closer together by creating journeys that build lasting memories, lifelong friendships and meaningful cultural connections.

Behind every unforgettable journey is a passionate team making it happen. That’s where you come in.

Our Values

Everything we do is guided by our five shared commitments:

• Value Every Voice – We put people first.
• Act with Integrity – We do what’s right.
• Explore Beyond Boundaries – We’re driven by curiosity.
• Own the Outcome – We take responsibility for our decisions.
• Succeed Together – We’ve got each other’s backs.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced, hands-on DevOps Engineer to join TTC and support our growing portfolio of technology projects.

This is a practical engineering role for someone who enjoys working directly with cloud infrastructure, Kubernetes clusters and deployment pipelines. You’ll work within our AWS-based environment, helping build, maintain and improve the infrastructure supporting TTC’s platforms and systems.

You’ll collaborate with Senior DevOps Engineers, Product Owners and development teams to solve technical challenges, understand priorities and deliver reliable infrastructure solutions.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Managing and improving Kubernetes environments and AWS EKS clusters.
• Building and supporting cloud infrastructure across AWS.
• Working with Docker and containerised applications.
• Building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines and GitOps-based deployments.
• Working with Git and GitHub for source control and collaboration.
• Troubleshooting infrastructure and production issues.
• Improving system reliability, security, scalability and performance.
• Automating infrastructure and operational tasks.
• Creating clear technical documentation and effective handovers.
• Working with project teams to understand priorities and focus on the technical work that delivers the most value.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong hands-on experience with Kubernetes.
• Strong practical knowledge of AWS.
• Solid experience with Docker and containerised applications.
• Experience with Git/GitHub and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience working with Linux environments.
• Knowledge of GitOps and/or Infrastructure as Code practices.
• Strong troubleshooting and technical problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritise effectively in a fast-moving project environment.
• Clear communication and documentation skills.
• A collaborative approach and willingness to contribute ideas while working as part of a technical team.

Nice to Have

Experience with technologies such as ArgoCD, Kustomize, Terraform, Helm, CloudFormation, TeamCity, Datadog, Prometheus or Grafana would be an advantage.

AWS or Kubernetes certifications, such as AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional or CKA, are also welcome but not essential.

What We Offer

• An initial 3-month fixed-term contract, with the possibility of extension.
• Hands-on work across varied DevOps and infrastructure projects.
• An international working environment.
• Exposure to modern cloud-native technologies.
• The opportunity to contribute your own technical ideas and improvements.
• A hybrid working model.

Begin Your Extraordinary Journey With Us

If you enjoy getting hands-on with infrastructure, solving technical problems and working with Kubernetes and AWS in an international environment, we’d love to hear from you.