Aws Devops Engineer

Manchester

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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

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