Lead DevOps Engineer

We are seeking a Lead DevOps Engineer to help us map this complex ecosystem and design an intuitive, user-centred journey that removes friction and guides teams safely from inception to deployment

Deliverables

. Prototypes that will be tested and iterated with end users . New design patterns and components for AI-driven interactions, to be integrated into the product . Accessibility and inclusion requirements documentation, ensuring all designs meet legal requirements . Stakeholder presentation materials and decision logs to negotiate and document key design choices, The Lead DevOps Engineer will contribute to and lead activities related to building on our AWS platforms. This includes building new products, and re-platforming workloads to cloud-native architectures. They will design and implement secure, scalable, and cost-efficient AWS solutions using modern engineering patterns such as containerisation, serverless computing, automated IaC deployments, and improved observability.

You will work closely with a product, UCD, and engineering team to ensure the adoption of modern platforms and tooling while embedding best practice approaches for resilience, automation, and operational readiness across services.

Tools and Technologies

We are keen for Engineers to continue learning new technologies. We have a large range in the Cabinet Office including:

. Backend: Java, Node.js, C#, Python, PHP, Scala, Power Platform . Frontend: React, JavaScript, Typescript, Angular . Data: PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, MongoDB, Apache Cassandra, Neo4J, Amazon Athena, RDF . DevOps: AWS, Kubernetes, Docker, Ansible, Terraform, Dynatrace . AI: Python, GitHub Copilot, OpenAI, Anthropic

Main responsibilities

. Supporting the team in mapping their stories to available platforms, ensuring effective and secure service deployment. . Developing and maintaining hardened base containers, undertaking skilled platform build and support activities. . Identifying gaps in best practices, advising teams on delivery risks and recommending improvements. Location London, UK

Note: SC Clearance is an essential requirement for this role, as a minimum you must be willing & eligible to undergo checks. Please note, due to the exceptional requirements of this position, (and speed at which we require a postholder in situ), preference may be given to candidates who meet all of the essential criteria and hold active security clearance