Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated DevOps Engineer to join our Group Data function. This role is instrumental in advancing our cloud infrastructure strategy, with a focus on automation, scalability, and security. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with solution architects and cross-functional teams to ensure the seamless deployment and operation of technology solutions within our AWS environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a DevOps professional who thrives in a dynamic, agile environment and is committed to delivering high-quality, enterprise-grade solutions aligned with strategic business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Designing, implementing, and maintaining robust AWS infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles
• Developing and managing Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines to support agile software delivery
• Collaborating with architecture and security teams to ensure compliance with governance frameworks and best practices
• Deploying and managing containerised applications using Docker and ECS, leveraging Terraform for infrastructure provisioning
• Monitoring system performance and reliability using tools such as Datadog, CloudWatch, and the ELK stack
• Contributing to solution design, risk assessment, and project planning activities
• Promoting continuous improvement and innovation across DevOps practices and tooling
• Ensuring all development activities adhere to change governance and software development lifecycle (SDLC) standards

Qualifications

• Proven experience in designing and managing AWS-based infrastructure
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python and Bash
• Strong experience with Docker, ECS, and Terraform
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools (e.g., GitHub Actions, Jenkins) and version control using GitHub
• Experience with Windows Server, PowerShell, and Linux environments
• Exposure to data streaming technologies (e.g., Kafka, Qlik Replicate) is advantageous
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in agile, collaborative environments

Benefits

• The opportunity to participate in our annual, performance-related bonus plan and valuable share schemes
• Generous pension contribution
• Life assurance
• Healthcare Plan (permanent employees only)
• At least 25 days holiday, plus public holidays, 26 days after 2 years’ service. There’s also the option to buy and sell holiday
• Competitive family leave
• Participation in our electric car scheme with salary sacrifice options (permanent employees only)
• Discounts on products and at various retailers
• Wellbeing-focused, redesigned offices and collaborative spaces

Additional information: at L&G, we believe it's possible to generate positive returns today while helping to build a better future for all. We’re open to flexible working options including part-time, term-time and job shares where feasible.