DevOps Engineer (Cloud Automation) - Public Sector

IBM; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company seeks an experienced DevOps Engineer to join their IT Automation team in the UK. The role involves designing and deploying cloud automation solutions using AWS, mentoring junior members, and collaborating with stakeholders. Candidates should have extensive experience in cloud automation, especially with AWS, and proficiency in tools like Docker and Kubernetes. Additionally, strong communication and leadership skills are crucial for fostering team growth and innovation.

Benefits

Training opportunities

Frequent promotion opportunities

Diversity & Inclusion programs

Support for work-life balance

Private medical and dental cover

25 days holiday

Qualifications

• Proven track record in delivering high-quality cloud automation solutions.
• Practical experience with containerization and orchestration tools.
• Strong command over AI/ML concepts in DevOps.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy cloud automation solutions leveraging AWS.
• Mentor junior team members and cultivate a learning environment.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to architect robust cloud systems.

Skills

AWS data engineering

CI/CD practices

cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Python

Java

JavaScript

communication

leadership

problem-solving

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

HashiCorp Terraform

Prometheus

Grafana

Nagios

Elasticsearch

Job description

Join our dynamic IT Automation team and leverage your extensive technical expertise and leadership abilities to propel our organization forward. We seek an experienced DevOps Engineer who can drive innovation and quality in our cloud automation initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Spearhead the design, development, and deployment of cutting‑edge cloud automation solutions leveraging AWS services.
• Mentor and guide junior team members, cultivating an environment of continuous learning and improvement.
• Work closely with stakeholders to architect robust cloud systems and ensure smooth integration of automated solutions.
• Stay abreast of evolving cloud automation trends, tools, and best practices.
• Contribute to the formulation of cloud automation strategies and roadmaps.
• Demonstrate expert‑level proficiency in AWS data engineering, CI/CD practices, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Provide substantial contributions to batch analytics, Python, and data engineering initiatives.
• Utilize Prometheus, Grafana, Nagios, and Elasticsearch for comprehensive monitoring and alerting.
• Engage actively in agile development processes, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and code reviews.
• Implement SRE principles to enhance system reliability and performance.
• Showcase a solid grasp of Java, JavaScript, and other pertinent technologies for full‑stack applications.

Qualifications

• Possess practical experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes) tools.
• Exhibit a strong command over AI/ML concepts and their application in DevOps practices.
• Present a proven track record of delivering high‑quality cloud automation solutions in a professional setting.
• Exemplify exceptional communication, leadership, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Extensive experience in cloud automation, particularly with AWS services, HashiCorp Terraform, and other relevant tools.
• Masterful proficiency in AI/ML, AI Operations, and NLP concepts.
• Proven success in delivering top‑tier cloud automation solutions in a professional context.
• Superb communication, leadership, and problem‑solving skills.
• Robust foundation in Java, JavaScript, and other relevant technologies for full‑stack applications.

Preferred Technical and Professional Experience

• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes).
• In‑depth knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Experience with microservices architecture and design patterns.
• Understanding of continuous integration and delivery practices.

Requirements

To be eligible for this role, you must have the valid right to work in the UK, be a resident in the UK, have lived continuously in the UK for the last 10 years, and be able to hold or gain a UK government security clearance. Unfortunately, we do not offer visa sponsorship and have no future plans to do so.

Equal Opportunity Employer

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

About IBM CIC

At IBM CIC, we provide technical and industry expertise to a wide range of public and private sector clients in the UK. A career in IBM CIC means you'll have the opportunity to work with leading professionals across multiple industries to improve the hybrid cloud and AI journey for the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. You will get the chance to deliver effective solutions, driving meaningful business change for our clients using some of the latest technology platforms. Curiosity and a constant quest for knowledge serve as the foundation to success here. You'll be encouraged and supported to constantly reinvent yourself, focusing on skills in demand in an ever‑changing market.

Benefits

• Many training opportunities from classroom to e‑learning, mentoring and coaching programs and the chance to gain industry‑recognized certifications.
• Regular and frequent promotion opportunities to ensure you can drive and develop your career with us.
• Feedback and checkpoints throughout the year.
• Diversity & Inclusion as an essential and authentic component of our culture through our policies and process as well as our Employee Champion teams and support networks.
• A culture where your ideas for growth and innovation are always welcome.
• Internal recognition programs for peer‑to‑peer appreciation as well as from manager to employees.
• Tools and policies to support your work‑life balance from flexible working approaches, sabbatical programs, paid paternity leave, maternity leave and an innovative maternity returners scheme.
• More traditional benefits, such as 25 days holiday (in addition to public holidays), private medical, dental & optical cover, online shopping discounts, an Employee Assistance Program, life assurance and a group personal pension plan of an additional 5% of your base salary paid by us monthly to save for your future.