The Opportunity
A fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking, purpose-led technology organisation in
Manchester
thatâs investing heavily in its cloud and automation platforms.
Youâll 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
Youâll 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 â with genuine scope to automate, experiment, and influence the platformâs 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 WhatâŠ
As a
DevOps Engineer
, youâll 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 Youâll 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
â access to internal \& external learning, including apprenticeships
Enhanced maternity \& paternity pay
Health \& wellbeing support
â 24hr DoctorLine, Westfield Health, counselling, gym discounts
ESG \& sustainability initiatives
â cycle to work, volunteering days, travel discounts
Free breakfast, fresh fruit, and great coffee daily