DevOps Engineer

The Opportunity

A fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking, purpose-led technology organisation in Manchester that’s investing heavily in its cloud and automation platforms.

You’ll join a growing infrastructure and platform team, working on the design, automation, and optimisation of cloud environments that power nationally used applications across the public and healthcare sectors.

This is a great fit for someone who loves working with AWS, Terraform, and containerised systems, and wants to make an impact in a collaborative, fast-moving environment.

Working Pattern

Hybrid working - 3 days onsite in Manchester, 2 days remote once up to speed.

The Why? (Top 3 Reasons to Apply)

1. Meaningful Tech-For-Good Work

You’ll help build scalable, secure cloud infrastructure that directly supports services improving accessibility and communication nationwide.

2. Modern Cloud Stack & Autonomy

Work with AWS, Terraform, Docker, GitLab CI/GitHub Actions, and EKS — with genuine scope to automate, experiment, and influence the platform’s technical direction.

3. Collaborative & People-Focused Culture

Join a team that values innovation, wellbeing, and continuous learning, with structured development plans and strong investment in technology and people.

The What…

As a DevOps Engineer, you’ll design, implement, and maintain scalable cloud infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines, ensuring reliability, performance, and security.

Core responsibilities include:

• Designing and managing AWS environments (EC2, ECS, Lambda, RDS, S3, VPC, Route53, IAM).
• Implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform (modular, reusable code).
• Building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines via GitLab CI or GitHub Actions.
• Containerising applications with Docker, managing lifecycles via ECS, Fargate, and EKS.
• Administering Ubuntu Linux systems and performing system hardening.
• Applying networking fundamentals (DNS, VPNs, firewalls, load balancing).
• Collaborating with development teams to ensure smooth and secure deployments.

What You’ll Bring

• Hands-on experience with AWS services and Terraform.
• Proficiency with CI/CD tools and Git workflows.
• Solid understanding of Docker and container orchestration.
• Experience managing Linux environments (Ubuntu preferred).
• Scripting ability in Python, Go, or Bash.
• (Bonus) Familiarity with AWS Security Hub, GuardDuty, Config, or Terraform Cloud.

The Benefits

• Hybrid working (3 days onsite / 2 remote)
• 22 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing with service)
• Training & development – access to internal & external learning, including apprenticeships
• Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
• Health & wellbeing support – 24hr DoctorLine, Westfield Health, counselling, gym discounts
• ESG & sustainability initiatives – cycle to work, volunteering days, travel discounts
• Free breakfast, fresh fruit, and great coffee daily