DevOps Engineer

DXC; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in the UK seeks experienced DevOps Engineers to join their team. Successful candidates will design and implement CI/CD pipelines, manage cloud infrastructure, and ensure system reliability and security. The role offers opportunities to work across various sectors and a commitment to employee development through comprehensive training packages. This position is ideal for candidates with strong automation skills and experience with various CI/CD tools and cloud platforms.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Gym membership discounts

Pension contribution schemes

Continuous growth and development opportunities

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a DevOps Engineer.
• Experience implementing infrastructure as code.
• Proficiency in CI/CD tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automation.
• Optimize cloud infrastructure for performance.
• Automate tasks using scripting languages.
• Monitor systems to ensure high availability.

Skills

Automation

Cloud infrastructure

CI/CD pipelines

System monitoring

Scripting languages

Containerization

Linux/Unix systems administration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Jenkins

GitLab CI

GitHub Actions

Docker

Kubernetes

Prometheus

Grafana

ELK stack

Job description

Job Description:

Due to the customer requirements successful applicants must be eligible for high level UK Security clearance. Some travel to DXC & Customer sites may be required.

Role Summary

As part of our overall investment and growth strategy in the UK we are hiring DevOps Engineers to join our team.

Ideal Candidate

• The ideal candidate will have experience in automation, cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and system monitoring.
• You will work closely with development and operations teams to ensure reliable, scalable, and secure systems.
• Over time you’ll have the opportunity to work on a range of assignments across a broad portfolio of clients from many sectors e.g., Public Sector, Health, Finance, Energy, Transport, Retail, and Manufacturing.
• You’ll thrive using agile methods and enjoy working collaboratively with business units and multidisciplinary teams.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Design, implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated build, test, and deployment.
• Manage and optimize cloud infrastructure for scalability and performance.
• Automate repetitive tasks using scripting languages.
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues to ensure high availability.
• Implement infrastructure as code.
• Collaborate with development teams to improve release processes and reduce deployment times.
• Ensure security best practices in deployment and infrastructure management.
• Maintain documentation for processes, configurations and architecture.
• Mentor junior team members.

Essential Skills/Qualifications/Attributes

• 3+ years practical experience as a DevOps Engineer.
• Experience in implementing infrastructure as code using Terraform, Ansible or equivalent.
• Proficiency in CI/CD tools (Such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions).
• Hands‑on experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Knowledge of one or more cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Familiarity with monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack).
• Strong scripting skills (Python, Bash, Powershell or similar).
• Experience with Linux/Unix systems administration.
• Understanding of networking, security, and system architecture.
• Willingness to travel to client locations if required.
• Eligibility for UK secure clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).

As an award-winning, industry-leading, Technology firm we offer some of the best experiences for our employees and clients. We offer very competitive salaries coupled with an exciting benefits package including private medical insurance, gym membership discounts, pension contribution schemes and much more! We believe in nurturing an environment of continuous growth and development, with free training from our expansive upskilling library available to all our employees at any time.

We encourage applications from those who may require flexibility in their working life for whatever reason, and/or those who are returning to the workplace. We’re committed to providing this flexibility on a long-term basis.

DXC Technology is committed to the development of a fully inclusive and sustainable workforce. All applications for employment are assessed purely on merit, against the capabilities and competencies required for the role. DXC Technology does not discriminate on the basis of gender, ethnic origin, race, faith, or sexual orientation.