IT Infrastructure Engineer

DWP Digital; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible hours

Pension with employer contributions

Generous leave policy

Job summary

DWP Digital is seeking an Infrastructure Engineer in Manchester to help modernise our Network Services through automation and cloud technologies. You will work across AWS, Azure, OCI and on‑prem environments to design, deploy and operate secure infrastructure with a focus on reliability and performance.

You will join a collaborative, agile environment, leading automation initiatives and supporting large-scale infrastructure changes while benefiting from hybrid working and a generous benefits

Qualifications

• Demonstrable knowledge of implementing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines to automate build, integration, and deployment across environments.
• Experience using observability tools (logs, metrics, tracing) and automated testing to monitor and validate production systems.
• Experience in Agile teams and DevOps culture with knowledge sharing and mentoring.
• Experience with Unix/Linux/Windows in support or development roles, including scripting.
• Proficiency provisioning, deploying and configuring cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure or OCI) using Infrastructure as Code.

Responsibilities

• Modernise network services through automation, cloud tech and continuous improvement.
• Design and deliver secure, resilient infrastructure across AWS, Azure, OCI and on‑prem environments.
• Lead automation initiatives and manage large-scale infrastructure changes.
• Collaborate with engineers to drive service improvement and operational excellence.

Skills

CI/CD pipelines

Observability

DevOps practices

Unix/Linux/Windows

IaC

Job description

Pay up to £52,442 plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance.

DWP. Digital with Purpose.

We are looking for an Infrastructure Engineer for our Network Services Team to join our community of tech experts in DWP Digital.

We're using fresh ideas and leading-edge tech to build and maintain digital solutions that will be used by nearly every person in the UK, every day and at key moments in their lives.

DWP is the UK's largest government department. We help people into work and make payments worth over £195bn a year to support and empower millions of people.

The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us.

What skills, knowledge and experience will you need?

• Demonstrable knowledge of implementing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines to automate the build, integration, and deployment of products across all environments, including the use of fragments/includes for pipeline efficiency.
• Proven ability to utilize observability tools (logs, metrics, and tracing) and automated testing to monitor system health, troubleshoot issues, and confirm the ongoing viability of products in production.
• Experience of working within multi-disciplinary Agile teams, implementing DevOps Practices, showing an improvement mindset and evidence of proactively sharing technical knowledge with peers and supporting the development of less experienced colleagues.
• Experience of using Unix/Linux/Windows in a support and/or development environment including scripting languages.
• Demonstrable experience of provisioning, deploying, and configuring cloud-based infrastructure (AWS, Azure or OCI) using Infrastructure as Code (IaC), including the effective use of reusable modules and design patterns.

You and your role

This role is focused on modernising network services through automation, cloud technologies and continuous improvement. Working across AWS, Azure, OCI and on-premise environments, you'll design and deliver secure, resilient infrastructure solutions that improve reliability, security and service performance.

You'll lead automation initiatives, support large-scale infrastructure change, manage technical risks and dependencies, and help drive adoption of modern engineering practices. Working closely with other engineers, you'll contribute to service improvement, operational excellence and the delivery of high-quality infrastructure services.

Location:

You’ll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester or Newcastle, whichever is more convenient for you.

Hybrid Working:

We work a hybrid model - you’ll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub.

Pay:

We offer competitive pay of up to £52,442.

Pension:

You’ll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%, worth over £12,000 per year.

Holidays:

A generous leave package starting at 26 days rising to 31 days over time.

You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. You’ll also get all the usual public holidays.

We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes:

• Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies
• Time off volunteering and charitable giving
• Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP'
• Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more
• Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference
• Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities.

And we have an award-winning environment and culture:

• DWP have been recognised as 2024 Diversity Employer of the Year at the Computing Women in Tech Excellence awards
• Diverse and Inclusive Leadership at Digital Leaders Awards 2024
• Commended as Best Place to Work in Digital category in the Computing Digital Technology Leaders awards 2025
• Recognised as one of the Best Public Sector Employers at 2025 Women In Tech Employer Awards