DevOps Engineer

In this role, you will design, build, and support secure cloud-native platforms that enable reliable and scalable digital services for CGI clients. You'll contribute across the full platform engineering lifecycle, from infrastructure provisioning and CI/CD pipeline development through to operational support, observability, and continuous optimisation. Working within multidisciplinary delivery teams, you'll help drive engineering excellence while taking ownership of technical solutions and contributing to successful project outcomes.

You will collaborate closely with architects, engineers, stakeholders, and clients to deliver resilient infrastructure and automation solutions that improve deployment efficiency, operational stability, and service reliability. Alongside hands-on engineering responsibilities, you'll support continuous improvement initiatives, mentor junior colleagues, and contribute to a culture of knowledge sharing, innovation, and high-quality delivery.

Key responsibilities

Design & Deliver cloud-native infrastructure and platform solutions across AWS, Azure, or GCP

Build & Maintain CI/CD pipelines to support automated testing, deployment, and release processes

Develop & Automate Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, CloudFormation, Bicep, or similar tooling

Manage & Optimise containerised environments using Docker and Kubernetes

Monitor & Improve platform health through observability, alerting, and operational support practices

Troubleshoot & Resolve infrastructure, deployment, and platform-related issues independently

Implement & Support secure IAM controls, governance standards, and compliance requirements

Collaborate & Contribute to solution design, peer reviews, delivery planning, and technical documentation

Mentor & Support junior engineers through coaching and knowledge sharing

Drive & Enhance engineering standards, automation capabilities, and operational excellence initiatives

To succeed in this role, you should have strong experience delivering modern DevOps and platform engineering solutions within cloud-native environments. You'll bring hands-on expertise across cloud infrastructure, automation, CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, and container orchestration technologies, alongside excellent troubleshooting and stakeholder engagement skills. You should be comfortable working in collaborative delivery teams, supporting operational reliability, and contributing to secure, scalable engineering outcomes within complex environments., Proven experience delivering DevOps or platform engineering solutions within enterprise environments

Strong knowledge of AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform services and architecture principles

Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Bicep

Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, or similar

Strong understanding of containerisation and orchestration technologies including Docker and Kubernetes

Experience with observability and monitoring tooling such as Prometheus, Grafana, CloudWatch, or Azure Monitor

Proficiency in scripting and automation using Bash, Python, PowerShell, or similar languages

Ability to troubleshoot infrastructure and platform issues independently

Strong communication skills with experience working in collaborative and client-facing environments

Foundation-level cloud or infrastructure certification such as AWS Cloud Practitioner, AZ-900, LFCS, or KCNA

Desirable experience

Exposure to Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) practices

Experience with feature flagging or progressive delivery approaches

Knowledge of FinOps or cloud cost optimisation practices

Experience supporting regulated or security-sensitive environments

Associate-level certifications such as AWS SysOps Administrator, AZ-104, or Terraform Associate

CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named a UK 'Best Employer' by the Financial Times. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you'll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We'll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go.

Due to the secure nature of the programme, you will need to hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible to go through this clearance. This is a hybrid position.

At CGI, we help organisations transform through secure, scalable, and innovative technology solutions that deliver measurable impact. As a DevOps & Platform Engineer, you will play a key role in designing and delivering modern cloud platforms that enable high-performing digital services for our clients. You'll work on complex, business-critical programmes where automation, resilience, and continuous improvement are central to success. Joining a collaborative and supportive engineering community, you'll have the opportunity to shape technical outcomes, influence delivery approaches, and grow your expertise across cloud-native technologies while contributing to meaningful client transformation., Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you'll reach your full potential because… You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That's why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company's strategy and direction. Your work creates value. You'll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. You'll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You'll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. Come join our team-one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world. Discover CGI London, England, United Kingdom > 1000 employees IT services We are a global business with 91,500 professionals across hundreds of locations worldwide, providing end-to-end IT and business process services that drive our clients' businesses. In the UK alone, we have around 6,000 member-partners working across 19 towns and cities, doing everything from writing complex code to designing sophisticated software solutions. The work we do powers some of the most ambitious projects that touch the lives of many. Our approach sets us apart, characterised by our proximity model, international presence, expertise, and operational excellence. We organise our operations within metro markets where our clients have concentrated footprints, empowering our local teams to build trusted, in-person relationships. As you build your career here, you'll develop your skills, share your insights, and work side-by-side with colleagues and clients on innovative solutions that address the most complex issues. Our commitment to ownership, flexibility, and being approachable makes us easy to do business with. Join us, and together, as owners, let's turn meaningful insights into action to meet the needs and balance the interests of our clients, shareholders, communities, and each other. Benefits: - Insurance coverage - Medical benefits - Pension plan - Member Assistant Programme - Check4Cancer - Flexible time off - Share Purchase Plan - Member discounts - Dental benefits - Vision benefits - Profit Participation Plan - Health and Wellbeing Programme