AWS DevOps Engineer

AWS DevOps Engineer - Manchester

Salary: £65,000 - £70,000 pa (depending on experience) plus benefits, perks and healthcare options

Location: Hybrid / 2 x days per week - Travel to Manchester

Job Type: Permanent

Security Clearance: This role is exclusively open to UK sole nationals ONLY who either hold or are eligible for Security Clearance (SC).

We are on the lookout for a talented and motivated Cloud DevOps Engineers to join a dynamic Cloud Pod. The client works in focused, agile teams called Pods - groups of technical professionals who come together to build and maintain cloud platforms. If you enjoy working in a team-oriented environment and are passionate about continuous learning, we’d love to hear from you.

Your Role:

• Design, build, and maintain cloud platforms with a focus on reusability, standardisation, and infrastructure-as-code practices.
• Work in agile, outcome-focused teams that align closely with client goals.
• Grow your expertise through training, certifications, and hands-on experience.
• Contribute to the evolution of Capgemini’s cloud offerings through shared learning and innovation.

Your skills and experience

• Hands-on experience with AWS services, Terraform, Ansible, Kubernetes (EKS), GitLab, and CI/CD pipelines for enterprise cloud deployments using code-based approaches.
• Skilled in day-to-day operations including monitoring, patching, upgrading, Landing Zone Accelerator (LZA), and security management.
• Strong foundation in infrastructure and networking principles, complemented by experience working in agile teams and familiarity with ITIL frameworks for end-to-end service delivery.
• Knowledge of AWS Landing Zone Accelerator components such as Service Control Policies (SCP), YAML, CloudFormation, and Identity Manager.
• Exposure to AWS Outposts and hybrid cloud environments, ensuring seamless integration and scalability.
• Ability to lead or contribute to technical discussions across architecture and engineering teams, driving best practices and innovative solutions.

Security Clearance Requirements:

• You must be eligible for Security Check (SC) clearance.
• Applicants must have resided continuously in the UK for the past 5 years.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment, we want to hear from you!