DevOps Engineer

Arcus FM Limited.; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management firm in the United Kingdom is looking for a DevOps Engineer to enhance their automation and scalability. This role involves managing AWS cloud infrastructures, designing CI/CD pipelines, and fostering cross-functional collaboration. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience, strong skills in AWS and Terraform, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. The position offers a salary of up to £48,000, a bonus structure, and generous benefits including annual leave and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Up to 4% discretionary bonus based on performance

25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Generous pension scheme with matched contributions

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, Jenkins.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

AWS

Terraform

Docker

Bash

Python

CI/CD Tools

Linux/Unix

Agile

Communication Skills

Problem-solving Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

Tools

DataDog

AWS CloudWatch

Docker

GitHub

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

Why Join Us

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,b>Terraform, and Docker
• Solid grasp of CI/CD tools (e.g. GitHub Actions, Jenkins)
• Scripting skills in Bash or Python
• Background 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 £48,000 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!