Job Description

DevOps Engineer

About The Role

We are seeking a proactive and technically skilled DevOps Engineer to join our infrastructure and platform team. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable cloud infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines, with a strong focus on automation, security, and performance.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Design and manage AWS infrastructure using EC2, IAM, ECS, VPC, Route53, S3, Lambda, and RDS. Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform with modular and reusable code. Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI or GitHub Actions. Containerise applications using Docker and manage lifecycle via Docker Hub, ECR, ECS, Fargate, and EKS. Administer Ubuntu Linux systems including package management, networking, and security hardening. Optimise Docker images and integrate security scanning tools. Apply networking fundamentals including DNS, load balancing, VPNs, and firewalls. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure issues. Monitor deployments and validate services across environments.

About You

Minimum 1 year of experience in DevOps, cloud infrastructure, or platform engineering. Hands-on experience with AWS services and Terraform. Proficiency in Git and CI/CD tools. Solid understanding of Docker and container orchestration. Strong Ubuntu Linux administration skills. Proven AWS experience in a professional setting. Terraform expertise for AWS infrastructure. Deep understanding of Git workflows and version control. Docker image lifecycle management and security. Linux patching and system hardening. Familiarity with Terraform Cloud and HashiCorp Cloud Platform. Experience with AWS security tools: GuardDuty, Security Hub, Config. AWS Systems Manager for EC2 patching and automation. Scripting skills in Python, Go, or similar languages. AWS Certifications (Solutions Architect, Developer Associate, Professional, Security Specialty). Degree in Computer Science or related field.

What's In It For You?

Hybrid working post-training (3 days a week in office, 2 days at home) 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays, this increases with your service Refer and Earn - Employee referral scheme and bonuses Family Friendly - Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay and gift hampers for new parents Employee Experiences - Social events and regular engagement activities, such as Christmas and Summer parties, in office events and competitions and long service awards. Activities for key inclusion events and wellbeing webinars. Internal employee recognition schemes such as employee of the month and end of year awards Training & Development Opportunities - A huge range of internal and external training available, including apprenticeships (levels 3,4 & 5) ESG & Sustainability - Cycle to work scheme, volunteering days, travel discounts and part of Manchester Liftshare Community platform Exclusive access to Westfield Health access to different healthcare benefits and services, giving you money back towards essential health costs such as optical and dental treatments. Also included - 24hr DoctorLine service, Gym Discounts, offers on a wide range of goods and services from hundreds of leading retailers, restaurants, and destinations. Mental health and Wellbeing Support - Employee Assistance Program providing up to 6 sessions of structured counselling and access to a variety of wellbeing resources including webinars, Health Checks, and podcasts. Access to mental health first aiders and much more Free breakfast, fresh fruit and tea & coffee provided daily

About Dals:

Everyone Understood


At Dals, we enable people and organisations to tackle the critical language challenges they face every day. Our first-class interpreting and translation services cover more than 500 languages, including BSL and other non-spoken languages. We connect clients and their service users with crucial expertise, whenever and wherever they need it. Because the world is a better, fairer place when everyone is understood.

Our People are our future. We take care of them.


Through community partnerships and social value initiatives, we continuously work to ensure Dals is having a positive impact on the world.

Disability Confident Commited employer
Armed Forces Covenant pledger
Ministry of Defense Employer Recognition Scheme Awardee
Mindful Employer
Able Futures Member
Accredited Real Living Wage Employer
Employers Network for Equality & Inclusion member

If you believe you

possess

the qualities outlined above and can bring enthusiasm, tenacity, and a professional approach to work, we encourage you to apply

today!

Applicants

must be UK residents and by the start of employment and have permission to work in the UK. In addition, you

are required to

undertake a basic DBS check for this role.