Graduate DevOps Analyst

Grayce; Bridgend; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a global leader in insurance as a Graduate DevOps Analyst. This hybrid role offers a unique blend of technical and business skills, where you'll manage cloud infrastructure and optimize CI/CD pipelines. With a focus on continuous learning, you'll gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies and industry-recognized qualifications. This is an exciting opportunity to kickstart your career in a supportive environment that values collaboration and personal growth. If you're a proactive problem solver eager to make an impact, this role is perfect for you!

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Fully funded industry-recognized qualifications

Access to mentors and coaches

Wellness Support

Competitive Salary

Continuous learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 2:1 in a STEM subject required.
• Familiarity with programming languages and frameworks is essential.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are crucial.

Responsibilities

• Manage AWS/GCP infrastructure and automate deployments.
• Optimize CI/CD pipelines for efficient service delivery.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure seamless integration.

Skills

Cloud Computing Technologies

Programming Languages

Analytical Problem Solving

Effective Communication

Stakeholder Management

Education

2:1 Undergraduate Degree in STEM

MSc in Data Analysis or related field

Tools

AWS

GCP

Terraform

Kafka

Job description

Job Position:Graduate DevOps Analyst – via the Graduate Development Programme

Location: Bridgend, Wales

Starting Salary: £25,000

Application Requirements:

• Minimum 2:1 or above in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) subject

• Basic knowledge of Cloud Computing Technologies is desirable. There will be further opportunities to gain hands-on experience as you develop in the role.

• Ability to work in the office a minimum of 3 days a week.

• Right to work in the UK unsponsored for the duration of the programme.
  

About the role:

This is a hybrid role combining technical and business skills, offering an exciting opportunity to work for a global, blue-chip specialist insurance firm, with a UK based HQ office.

Kickstart your career in DevOps, where you’ll manage AWS/ GCP infrastructure, automate deployments, and optimize CI/CD pipelines for a cutting-edge digital service. You’ll gain hands-on experience with technologies like Lambda, Terraform, and Kafka while ensuring seamless integration between modern and legacy systems.

Are you a curious, adaptable, and proactive problem solver with strong communication skills and a drive to make an impact? At Grayce, we’re looking for ambitious graduates who thrive in a fast-paced environment and are eager to learn. Working in a role where attention to detail is key, we are looking for Graduates who will thrive in a team environment, where you’ll build meaningful relationships and deliver excellence.

Join us and be part of a community that cares, collaborates, and thrives together.

Why Grayce?

We specialise in driving change and transformation for some of the world’s most ambitious organisations and for over a decade, we've partnered with FTSE 100 and 250 companies to deliver impactful results by developing and deploying high-performing talent in the UK and beyond.

Our accelerated development programmeis designed to launch the careers of recent graduates eager to make an impact. We offer a fast-track route to expertise, allowing you to gain hands-on experience with one of our impressive clients in a variety of flexible roles. Within this programme you could work in Data, DevOps, InfoSec, Testing or a Hybrid role within these disciplines.

Opportunity: You'll embark on a journey of continuous learning, gaining industry-accredited qualifications, whilst getting hands-on experience, working full time on site directly with prestigious FTSE100, 250, and 500 organisations.

Delivery: You will typically work for one client, delivering high quality outcomes during your Grayce tenure. The skills required for exceptional client delivery include natural curiosity, proactivity, adaptability, effective communication and problem solving.

Mentoring: Thrive under the guidance of our experienced Delivery Managers and Technical Trainers. They’ll be your go-to, offering support, insights and sharing experiences.

Progression: You will pick up invaluable skills and complete a minimum of 6 industry recognised accreditations during your time on the development programme.

What makes a great Grayce Analyst

2:1 Undergraduate Degree:An undergraduate degree with a minimum 2:1 especially in a technical field like Computer Science, Information Technology, or Business Information Systems. A solid academic basis within data analysis and science through an additional MSc would be an advantage.

Technical Knowledge:We hugely value a solid foundation in technical concepts. This means being familiar with programming languages, understanding popular frameworks and tools used in software development, DevOps and testing.

Analytical Problem Solving:We're looking for analytical minds that can spot patterns and think creatively. Whether it's dissecting complex issues or finding fresh angles, we highly value critical thinking skills and their application.

Soft Skills:From effective communication styles to planning, organisation and a learning development mindset, Grayce is committed to building core consultancy skills. Stakeholder and time management are core skills we utilise every day and we look for examples of those through our interview process.

Why work for us?

Competitive Salary:Starting at £25,000 with potential for significant growth.

Industry Recognition:We help you embark on your journey with fully funded, industry-recognised qualifications designed to maximise your experience and put you in control of your career.

Mentors and Coaches:Access a network of mentors and coaches dedicated to you, your experiences and development at Grayce.

Wellness Support:We are here for you 24/7 with our Employee Assistance Programme, offering confidential assistance ranging from financial and legal support to health and wellbeing.

Grayce is not on the UK Border Agency's Sponsor Register and is unable to sponsor work visas for international applicants.