Principal DevOps Engineer - AWS

Capco; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services consulting company based in London is seeking a Principal DevOps Engineer. You will lead the design and implementation of cloud-based platforms to transform the financial services industry while collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in DevOps practices, strong AWS expertise, and the ability to drive automation and CI/CD initiatives. This role offers a hybrid working model with a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus

Health insurance

Continuous learning opportunities

Family-friendly leave policies

Gym membership discounts

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading DevOps initiatives within enterprise or consulting environments.
• Strong technical expertise across AWS with hands-on use of networking and security services.
• Deep understanding of SDLC principles and modern delivery practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead DevOps strategy, architecture, and automation for large-scale cloud and hybrid solutions.
• Champion CI/CD best practices, infrastructure-as-code, and container orchestration.
• Coach and mentor engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation.

Skills

Leadership in DevOps

Automation skills

Collaboration

Agile methodologies

Problem-solving

Tools

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

CloudFormation

Python

Groovy

Job description

Location: London (Hybrid) | Practice Area: Technology & Engineering | Type: Permanent

Build the Future of Financial Services with Scalable, Secure DevOps Solutions

The Role

As a Principal DevOps Engineer at Capco, you’ll lead the design, implementation, and evolution of cloud-based platforms that transform the financial services industry. You’ll work across multi-disciplinary teams to build automation pipelines, embed modern DevOps practices, and guide engineers to deliver world-class digital solutions.

We’re looking for a collaborative and hands-on engineer who thrives in an agile environment and enjoys solving complex problems at scale. You’ll help shape DevOps strategy across major client programmes, influencing architecture and tooling decisions that drive performance, security, and resilience.

What You’ll Do

• Lead DevOps strategy, architecture, and automation for large-scale cloud and hybrid solutions.
• Champion CI/CD best practices, infrastructure-as-code, and container orchestration.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, efficient, and reliable platforms.
• Coach and mentor engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation.
• Partner with clients to advise on modernisation, cloud adoption, and DevOps transformation.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience leading DevOps initiatives within enterprise or consulting environments.
• Strong technical expertise across AWS with hands-on use of networking and security services.
• Proficiency in Docker, Kubernetes, and IaC tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Advanced scripting and automation skills in Python, Groovy, or similar languages.
• Deep understanding of SDLC principles and modern delivery practices, including Agile and TDD/BDD.

Bonus Points For

• Experience in financial services or fintech environments.
• Hands-on experience with test orchestration tools (Cucumber, Karate, Selenium).
• Track record of migrating on-premise systems to cloud ecosystems.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences.
• Contributions to thought leadership, mentoring, or internal capability building.

Why Join Capco

Deliver high-impact technology solutions for Tier 1 financial institutions.

Work in a collaborative, flat, and entrepreneurial consulting culture.

Access continuous learning, training, and industry certifications.

Be part of a team shaping the future of digital financial services.

Help drive transformation and innovation across Financial Services and Energy sectors.

We offer a competitive, people-first benefits package designed to support every aspect of your life:

• Core Benefits: Discretionary bonus, competitive pension, health insurance, life insurance and critical illness cover.
• Mental Health: Easy access to CareFirst, Unmind, Aviva consultations, and in-house first aiders.
• Family-Friendly: Maternity, adoption, shared parental leave, plus paid leave for sickness, pregnancy loss, fertility treatment, menopause, and bereavement.
• Family Care: 8 complimentary backup care sessions for emergency childcare or elder care.
• Holiday Flexibility: 5 weeks of annual leave with the option to buy or sell holiday days based on your needs.
• Continuous Learning: Your growth, your way - minimum 40 hours of training annually. Take your pick; workshops, certifications, e-learning. Also, Business Coach assigned from Day One: Get one-on-one guidance to fast-track your goals and accelerate your development.
• Extra Perks: Gympass(Wellhub), travel insurance, Tastecard, season ticket loans, Cycle to Work, and dental insurance.

Inclusion at Capco

We’re committed to a barrier-free, inclusive recruitment process. If you need any adjustments at any stage, let us know – we’ll be happy to help. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. At Capco, we value the difference you make, and the differences that make you. Our #BeYourselfAtWork culture celebrates individuality, collaboration, and authenticity every day.

Capco is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Capco does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations.