Junior DevOps Engineer

DXC; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech firm in the UK is seeking a Junior DevOps Engineer to support the implementation of CI/CD pipelines and manage cloud infrastructure. The successful candidate will have 1-2 years of experience and be familiar with automation tools, containerization, and scripting languages. Benefits include competitive salaries, private medical insurance, gym membership discounts, pension contributions, and flexibility in working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Private medical insurance

Gym membership discounts

Pension contribution schemes

Free training from the upskilling library

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• 1 – 2 years practical experience as a DevOps Engineer.
• Experience in implementing infrastructure as code.
• Proficiency in CI/CD tools.
• Hands-on experience with containerization.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms and monitoring tools.
• Understanding of networking, security, and system architecture.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines.
• Manage and optimize cloud infrastructure.
• Automate repetitive tasks using scripting languages.
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues.
• Implement infrastructure as code.
• Collaborate with development teams.
• Ensure security best practices.
• Maintain documentation for processes.

Skills

Automation

Cloud infrastructure

CI/CD pipelines

System monitoring

Scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell)

Linux/Unix systems administration

Networking

Security best practices

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Jenkins

GitLab CI

GitHub Actions

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

GCP

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.

DevOps Engineer - Junior

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

• Support the implementation and maintenance of 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.

Essential Skills / Qualifications / Attributes

• 1 – 2 years practical experience as a DevOps Engineer.
• Experience in implementing infrastructure as code using Terraform, Ansible or equivalent.
• Proficiency in CI/CD tools (e.g., 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).
• 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.

Desirable Skills / Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Benefits

• Competitive salaries.
• Private medical insurance.
• Gym membership discounts.
• Pension contribution schemes.
• Free training from our expansive upskilling library available to all employees at any time.
• Flexibility for those requiring flexible working life and long‑term flexibility for returning to workplace.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.