Senior DevOps Engineer

About the job About The Company DWP Digital is a leading division within the UK's Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), dedicated to transforming public services through innovative digital solutions. As the largest government department in the UK, DWP Digital plays a crucial role in delivering efficient, accessible, and secure services to millions of citizens. The organization is committed to leveraging cutting-edge technology to improve the lives of users, streamline processes, and foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. Recognized for its inclusive and dynamic work environment, DWP Digital fosters a collaborative culture that values diversity, professional growth, and technological excellence. About The Role We are seeking an experienced Senior DevOps Engineer to join our dynamic Developer Experience team. This pivotal role offers the opportunity to lead and shape the DevOps landscape within DWP Digital, driving automation, scalability, and resilience across our cloud-based infrastructure. As a senior member of the team, you will have the autonomy to define best practices, develop reusable automation components, and support the organization’s digital transformation efforts. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, providing technical leadership, mentoring engineers, and promoting a culture of engineering excellence. This role is ideal for a passionate professional eager to make a significant impact on public service delivery through innovative DevOps practices and cloud solutions. Qualifications The ideal candidate will possess proven experience in Infrastructure as Code and Configuration as Code, demonstrating a strong understanding of automation in complex environments. You should have extensive knowledge of Unix/Linux and Windows operating systems, including scripting languages such as Bash, PowerShell, or Python. Experience working within a DevOps environment, including continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD), agile methodologies, and delivery pipelines, is essential. You should have a track record of designing, implementing, and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, along with the ability to support and guide multi-disciplinary engineering teams. Familiarity with developer portals like Backstage or Port, and their integration into development workflows, is highly desirable. Strong communication skills, technical leadership, and a proactive approach to problem-solving are critical for success in this role. Responsibilities As a Senior DevOps Engineer, your key responsibilities will include developing and maintaining scalable, resilient cloud infrastructure solutions primarily using AWS and modern DevOps tools. You will design and implement reusable CI/CD components, automate deployment processes, and promote best practices across teams. Supporting and mentoring engineers, you will foster a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence. You will collaborate with various teams to improve developer experience, streamline workflows, and embed standardization and security practices. Additionally, you will contribute to the evolution of our internal developer platform, ensuring it provides self-service capabilities, software catalogues, and standardized workflows at scale. Your role will also involve supporting the organization’s digital transformation initiatives, driving automation, and ensuring the stability and security of our systems. Benefits Joining DWP Digital offers a comprehensive package designed to support your professional and personal well-being. The role provides a competitive salary of up to £80,664, complemented by a generous civil service pension with employer contributions of 28.97%, valued at over £16,000 annually. The organization offers a flexible hybrid working model, allowing you to balance remote work with face-to-face collaboration in our digital hubs located in Leeds, Manchester, or Newcastle. You will enjoy a generous holiday entitlement starting at 26 days, increasing to 31 days over time, plus up to three additional days off per month through flexi-time. Public holidays are also observed. Additional benefits include flexible working hours, time off for volunteering, charitable giving, discounts on shopping and leisure activities, interest-free loans for bikes or season tickets, and numerous opportunities for professional development, coaching, and career progression. DWP Digital fosters an inclusive, award-winning culture recognized for diversity and innovation, making it an inspiring place to grow your career. Equal Opportunity DWP Digital is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone is valued and respected. We are an equal opportunity employer, actively encouraging applications from individuals of all backgrounds, genders, ethnicities, ages, and abilities. Our policies promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring all employees have equal access to opportunities and support. We believe that diverse teams drive innovation and better serve our community, and we are dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive and contribute to our mission of transforming public services through digital excellence. Desired Skills and Experience DevOps, AWS, CI/CD, Automation, Cloud Computing, Infrastructure as Code