DevOps Engineer

Position Description At CGI, we build secure, mission-critical systems that help shape the future of the UK's most important industries. As a DevOps Engineer, you'll play a key role in delivering resilient, scalable, and high-performing infrastructure that enables innovation and operational excellence for our clients. Working within collaborative, cross-functional teams, you'll have the opportunity to influence modern engineering practices, automate complex environments, and contribute to meaningful solutions with real-world impact. We empower our teams to take ownership, explore new ideas, and continuously develop their skills within a supportive environment where your contributions are recognised and your career can thrive. 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. Your future duties and responsibilities In this role, you will design, build, and support secure infrastructure solutions that underpin critical services and applications. You'll work closely with developers, testers, and platform teams to improve automation, streamline deployments, and enhance system reliability across complex environments. You'll have the opportunity to contribute ideas, influence engineering approaches, and help drive continuous improvement initiatives that deliver measurable outcomes for clients. You'll play an important role in modernising infrastructure and deployment practices, supporting containerised environments, and ensuring systems remain secure, scalable, and resilient. Working within agile teams, you'll be encouraged to develop your expertise, take ownership of key deliverables, and contribute to a collaborative engineering culture focused on innovation and operational excellence. Key responsibilities Design & Maintain secure, scalable infrastructure solutionsAutomate & Optimise deployment and operational processes using Infrastructure as CodeCollaborate & Deliver with cross-functional agile teams to support CI/CD practicesSupport & Troubleshoot applications and infrastructure environmentsDeploy & Enhance containerised platforms including Kubernetes and DockerImprove & Monitor system reliability, resilience, and performanceContribute & Innovate through continuous improvement and modern DevOps practices Required Qualifications To Be Successful In This Role To succeed in this role, you should have experience working within DevOps or platform engineering environments, with a strong understanding of automation, infrastructure, and continuous delivery practices. You'll be a proactive and collaborative problem solver, comfortable working within agile teams and eager to learn new technologies. Experience supporting secure or highly regulated environments would be beneficial. Essential Qualifications Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform or AnsibleFamiliarity with container technologies including Docker, Kubernetes, or OpenShiftExperience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelinesStrong knowledge of Linux operating systemsExposure to cloud and modern platform engineering practicesScripting or programming experience with Python, Bash, Java, or GoFamiliarity with source control tools such as GitStrong communication and collaboration skills within agile environmentsUK Security Clearance / Developed Vetting (DV) or eligibility to undergo clearance Together, as owners, let's turn meaningful insights into action. 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.