It Support Engineer jobs in United Kingdom

We are looking for a talented and adaptable DevOps Software Engineer with strong expertise in Python and Amazon Web Services (AWS). This role is ideal for candidates who are passionate about both application development and cloud infrastructure, and who enjoys building scalable, secure, and high-performance systems. You will play a key role in designing, developing, deploying, and maintaining cloud-native applications and infrastructure.

Additionally, you will collaborate with the Network Operations Team to support and enhance network automation initiatives. This includes developing tools and scripts to automate network provisioning, configuration, and monitoring, helping to drive efficiency, consistency, and reliability across our hybrid cloud environment.

• Design and develop backend services, APIs, and automation tools using Python (Flask, FastAPI, Django, etc.).
• Write clean, maintainable, and testable code following best practices.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using tools like GitLab.
• Collaborate with other developers, DevOps, and product teams to deliver end-to-end solutions.
• Conduct code reviews and contribute to architectural decisions.
• Ensuring own and Teams adherence to Axians’ Management System Manual for Quality (ISO 9001), InfoSec (ISO 27001) and ESG (ISO 14001).

• Design, implement, and manage cloud infrastructure using AWS services such as EC2, Lambda, S3, RDS, ECS, and CloudFormation.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning using Terraform or AWS CloudFormation.
• Monitor and optimize system performance, availability, and cost using AWS CloudWatch, X-Ray, and Trusted Advisor.
• Ensure security and compliance through IAM policies, encryption, and best practices.
• Support disaster recovery, backup strategies, and incident response.

Consistently embody and demonstrate Axians’ UK core values— Trust, Dynamic, and Supported—in all interactions and behaviours, both internally and externally.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 2+ years of professional experience in Python development.
• Proficiency in containerization and orchestration (Docker, ECS, or EKS).
• Experience with CI/CD tools and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs, microservices, and serverless architectures.

• AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Developer, Solutions Architect, or DevOps Engineer).
• Network certifications (e.g., Juniper JNICS / Cisco CCNA)

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communicator and collaborative team member.
• Motivated to learn and continuously improve.

Axians is a fun and growing business both in the UK and globally. We are part of a network of businesses where you can learn from and work with peers worldwide to help you achieve your ambitions. Supporting our employees and customers is at the heart of who we are. This means we can support a hybrid work environment, but we always work best in teams in person, either in our offices or on customer sites.

Axians UK is a technology services partner that delivers transformative solutions to accelerate our customers’ ambitions in today’s ever-changing world. Whether they need tried‑and‑tested platforms or cutting‑edge innovation, we commit to customer excellence and invest in long‑term thinking.

The strength of Axians’ global network as part of VINCI Energies means our customers can rely on our incredible people to deploy technology that achieves critical operational outcomes, wherever you are and whatever your need.